Facilities Maintenance Worker
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER
(Three openings)
We have three Facilities Maintenance Worker openings in our Maintenance department. We are also looking to create an eligibility list for potential openings in the future.
Position Summary: This position works under general supervision to perform a variety of maintenance and repair work in the upkeep of agency facilities and grounds. Work will include installation of new structures; maintenance and repair of facilities; general landscape maintenance and clean up; trash removal; excavation; building forms for concrete slabs/pads; pouring and finishing concrete slabs/pads; operating hand and power tools and light to heavy vehicles used in construction and maintenance work. This position may also perform custodial duties as needed.
This position reports to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.
Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $20.82 - $30.00 per hour. The salary upon hire is $20.82 per hour and will increase to $22.19 after six months of satisfactory performance.
Benefits: Full-time employees receive a generous benefits package including subsidized medical insurance and fully paid dental insurance for employee and dependents, as well as short-term disability insurance and life insurance. This position participates in the Washington State Public Employees’ Retirement Plan with the option of participating in a state administered deferred compensation plan. Employees receive a generous general leave accrual and 11 holidays for which pay is pro-rated based on the number of hours worked per pay period up to a maximum of 80 hours per pay period.
Kitsap Transit also provides employees and certain dependents with a free transportation pass on Kitsap Transit buses and ferries.
Hours of Work: Work is conducted between the hours of operation for Facilities Maintenance which currently is Monday – Saturday, from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. Shifts will be assigned based on seniority and/or business needs.
Qualifications:
Kitsap Transit employees who wish to apply must have a satisfactory performance and attendance record. Kitsap Transit Operators with any of the following criteria in the last twelve months are excluded from recruitment opportunities:
- a current Decision Making Leave or higher in the Safety category
- more than two held customer complaints
- more than four unscheduled absences
- more than two late reports
Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED and six months of general facilities and grounds maintenance experience, with increasing demonstration of dependability and independent work. We will consider a trade school certificate in lieu of experience. You must provide a copy of your trade school certificate if you would like it to be considered in the evaluation of your candidacy. Must be 18 years of age to apply, have a current Washington state driver’s license and a good driving record.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The following are some highlights of what is needed to be successful in this position.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, outside agencies and the general public.
- Work independently and interact effectively and positively as a team member.
- Knowledge of materials, tools, equipment and methods used in repair and maintenance of buildings, facilities, and landscape.
- OSHA safety standards related to assigned tasks and equipment operation and maintenance.
- Ability to keep accurate records.
- React with sound judgment under stress while doing several things at once.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: This position is regularly exposed to weather conditions and vehicle traffic. Work will include climbing ladders, regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, reach and grasp. Regularly required to lift and carry up to 60 pounds. Will be required to drive an agency vehicle throughout the county.
Kitsap Transit values the safety of our employees, our visitors, and our community. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
“Fully vaccinated” would mean one Johnson & Johnson vaccine, or two Pfizer, or two Moderna vaccinations. Please note that the definition of “fully vaccinated” may evolve based on CDC Guidance.
The successful candidate will be expected to meet the qualifications for the position and perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
Selection Process: After evaluating the completed applications, we will invite the most qualified applicants to interview for the position. The successful candidate should also be able to satisfactorily complete a functional assessment. We will not make any hiring decisions until all steps in the selection process are completed, including reference and background checks.
To Apply: If you wish to apply for this position, please visit our employment link at http://kitsaptransit.appone.com/. Please contact Marianne Rajan in the Human Resources Department at (360) 478-5852 if you have any questions.
Closing Date: Please submit your completed application by 4:00 PM Friday, June 10th 2022.
- Selective certification may be used to achieve affirmative action goals. You can find Kitsap Transit’s EEO Policy at https://www.kitsaptransit.com/uploads/pdf/eeo-policy-statement.pdf Please contact Marianne Rajan, Human Resources Manager at (360) 478-5852 if you have any questions.
- Kitsap Transit is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the hiring process, contact jobapplada@kitsaptransit.com at least ten days in advance or 360-479-4348 (TDD).
- If you qualify for Veterans’ preference under RCW 41.04.005 and 41.04.010, you must answer all questions regarding Veterans’ Preference in the application and upload a copy of the substantiating document as listed in the application.
- Kitsap Transit is subject to the requirements of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and CFR Part 40 & Part 655, which prohibits the use of marijuana at any time while employed by Kitsap Transit
KITSAP TRANSIT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Kitsap Transit, in Bremerton, is located in one of the most beautiful parts of Washington State. Our administrative offices are located on the waterfront, near the marina and ferry terminal, with sweeping views of the mountains, city, and waterfront. Kitsap County offers an excellent quality of life, including a variety of educational and recreational opportunities. We are close to the water for boating and ferry rides; close to the mountains for climbing and skiing, and close to many pristine areas for camping, hiking, picnicking and sightseeing. Seattle's fine dining and top entertainment is just a 30-minute ferry ride away.
Kitsap Transit (KT), a Public Transportation Benefit Area Authority (PTBAA), located in Kitsap County, Washington, was established by the voters in 1982. KT began providing public transportation services in early 1983. KT's ten-member (nine voting members plus one non-voting labor union representative) Board consists of the three Kitsap County commissioners, one Bremerton City council member, one Port Orchard council member, and mayors of the four incorporated cities in Kitsap County: Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Port Orchard and Poulsbo.
Kitsap Transit is an award-winning agency that has been recognized by federal and state agencies for innovative transportation programs. In February of 2011, the Natural Resources Defense Council's Smarter Cities project named Kitsap Transit as one of fifteen US metropolitan regional leaders in transportation innovation and smart transit. The agency's mission statement is:To provide safe, reliable and efficient transportation choices that enhance the quality of life in Kitsap County.