View Facilities Laborer
Spokane Transit Authority, Spokane, WA, United States
Spokane Transit is in the beginning of a dynamic 10-year plan called Connect 2035. The purpose of this plan is to maintain, improve, and expand transit services throughout Spokane County to meet the needs of our growing community.
Your career with us will start out as a Facilities Laborer where you will perform building and grounds maintenance duties including the landscaping, cleaning, upkeep and minor repair of all Spokane Transit buildings and grounds. As you assist facilities senior staff in repair and service of equipment and structures, you will prepare yourself to work your way up the ranks from being a Facilities Laborer, to an Associate Building Maintenance Specialist, Building Maintenance Specialist, Lead, or Foreperson.
Examples of Duties
Assist in repairing and servicing equipment
Mow, edge, and fertilize lawns
Set up meeting rooms for staff
Clean carpets and upholstery
Clean restrooms and offices
Strip and wax floors
Remove snow and deice walkways
Operate forklifts and snow plows (We do the training!)
Education and Experience
Two years of experience in janitorial/custodial, or groundskeeping related work
Ability to maintain and safely operate a variety of equipment
Experience driving vans, trucks, or snow plows safely
A valid driver’s license with a relatively clean record
Some Knowledge about facility and grounds maintenance equipment
Ideal Candidate Profile
A Team player
Respectful
Accountable
Neighborly
Service oriented
Safety-minded
In addition to the career opportunity, a competitive salary, and the areas’ recreational activities, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
Wage range
$22.81 – $29.60/hour
$2.25hr Swing Shift Differential
$12.75/month Boot allowance (Maximum $459)
PPO Medical Plans (Vision coverage included)
HMO Medical Plans (Vision coverage included)
WA State Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS)
PERS 2 or PERS 3
Deferred Compensation/457 plan
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) employer contribution of $25/month
Employer Paid Basic life ($25,000), AD&D ($5,000) and long-term disability insurance
Pet Insurance
Vacation Accrual Schedule (paid)
0-5 years of continuous service – 2 weeks per year
5-9 years of continuous service – 3 weeks per year
10-15 years of continuous service – 4 weeks per year
16-24 years of continuous service – 5 weeks per year
25+ years of continuous service – 6 weeks per year
Sick Leave Full-time employees – 96 hours per year maximum Part-time Employees 72 hours maximum. 0462 hours earned per hour in paid status
8 Paid Holidays
3 Floating Holidays and 1 birthday floater
Free bus passes for employee and dependents
Spokane Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity/race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or veteran status.
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Your career with us will start out as a Facilities Laborer where you will perform building and grounds maintenance duties including the landscaping, cleaning, upkeep and minor repair of all Spokane Transit buildings and grounds. As you assist facilities senior staff in repair and service of equipment and structures, you will prepare yourself to work your way up the ranks from being a Facilities Laborer, to an Associate Building Maintenance Specialist, Building Maintenance Specialist, Lead, or Foreperson.
Examples of Duties
Assist in repairing and servicing equipment
Mow, edge, and fertilize lawns
Set up meeting rooms for staff
Clean carpets and upholstery
Clean restrooms and offices
Strip and wax floors
Remove snow and deice walkways
Operate forklifts and snow plows (We do the training!)
Education and Experience
Two years of experience in janitorial/custodial, or groundskeeping related work
Ability to maintain and safely operate a variety of equipment
Experience driving vans, trucks, or snow plows safely
A valid driver’s license with a relatively clean record
Some Knowledge about facility and grounds maintenance equipment
Ideal Candidate Profile
A Team player
Respectful
Accountable
Neighborly
Service oriented
Safety-minded
In addition to the career opportunity, a competitive salary, and the areas’ recreational activities, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
Wage range
$22.81 – $29.60/hour
$2.25hr Swing Shift Differential
$12.75/month Boot allowance (Maximum $459)
PPO Medical Plans (Vision coverage included)
HMO Medical Plans (Vision coverage included)
WA State Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS)
PERS 2 or PERS 3
Deferred Compensation/457 plan
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) employer contribution of $25/month
Employer Paid Basic life ($25,000), AD&D ($5,000) and long-term disability insurance
Pet Insurance
Vacation Accrual Schedule (paid)
0-5 years of continuous service – 2 weeks per year
5-9 years of continuous service – 3 weeks per year
10-15 years of continuous service – 4 weeks per year
16-24 years of continuous service – 5 weeks per year
25+ years of continuous service – 6 weeks per year
Sick Leave Full-time employees – 96 hours per year maximum Part-time Employees 72 hours maximum. 0462 hours earned per hour in paid status
8 Paid Holidays
3 Floating Holidays and 1 birthday floater
Free bus passes for employee and dependents
Spokane Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity/race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or veteran status.
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