Facilities Maintenance Lead

As a Facilities Maintenance Lead, you will direct, prioritize, and oversee the daily activities of Facilities Maintenance Technicians as assigned.  Your duties may also include coordinating the work of third-party contractors, vendors, or suppliers as directed by the Manager or Assistant Manager.

This is a “Working Lead” position, which involves leading or assisting with completing work related to assigned projects or work orders.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent credential.
• Functional understanding of hardware, mechanical equipment, electrical & HVAC systems and controls, compressors, pumps, hoists, and environmental treatment equipment.
• 4 years of facilities maintenance experience including trades or specialties such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, welding, or painting.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license at the time of hire.
• Must be available to work overtime, carry a work-provided mobile phone, and respond to emergencies after hours as needed.

An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the job duties is also accepted.

• Facilities maintenance practices, materials, and operating procedures.
• Proper use and care of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Health and safety hazards related to facilities and road maintenance.
• Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Vendor contracts.
• Inventory control systems.

• Fostering an inclusive workplace by upholding Community Transit’s core values in support of the organization’s vision and mission. Inspiring team commitment, pride, and trust while promoting cooperation and motivating members to achieve shared goals.  Demonstrating courtesy, sensitivity, and respect in all interactions.
• Prioritizing and assigning work.
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating activities.
• Professional experience with PC-based software such as MS Office, email, and scheduling applications.
• Working effectively both independently and as part of a team, at times with limited supervision.
• Diagnosing malfunctions, testing, adjusting, repairing, and replacing complete or integral parts of facilities systems.
• Maintaining objectivity and using data to inform collaborative decision making.
• Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with coworkers, supervisor, the public, and others.
• Reading and understanding equipment operation manuals, data sheets, specifications, blueprints, electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and O&M manuals.
• Effective written and oral communications that are timely, relevant, concise, and clearly outline necessary actions.

• Successful completion of a state-approved apprenticeship program or trade school.
• Experience training staff.

Your work will be performed at various facility locations or shops.  You will need to operate maintenance tools and equipment, and standard office equipment and keyboards.  You will be required to move throughout and between different buildings.  You must be able to work in all types of weather conditions.  You must also be able to work in an environment with grease, dust, dirt, chemicals, solvents, carbon monoxide, shop environment fumes, and diesel fumes from vehicles and machinery.  Moving objects weighing up to 75 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently is required.

Employee Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and have the option to enroll in the agency’s deferred compensation plan. In addition to WA Paid Sick Leave, employees in this position, accrue nineteen (19) days of Paid Time Off (152 hours) in their first year and receive ten (10) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Full list of all benefits and details can be found here.  

Community Transit provides a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment. 

If you have a family member, or share the same living quarters of a current Community Transit employee, please let your Human Resources Recruiter know as your eligibility for this position will be affected.

As a recipient of federal funds, Community Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on an basis prohibited by Federal, State or Local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.  EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.