Cleaner Facilities Maintenance

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transit authority as a Cleaner in Facilities Maintenance, performing essential cleaning and maintenance duties across various transit locations. This role requires a strong commitment to safety and excellent communication skills, providing the opportunity to support community transit services. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and a Texas driver's license.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.
• Minimum of one year stable work experience preferred.
• Able to maintain and/or obtain required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains rail platforms, shelters, and bus stops.
• Documents work performed using Daily Work Log.
• Performs lawn and landscape maintenance tasks.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to complete reports

Driving support vehicles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Cleaner Facilities Maintenance role at Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Cleaner Facilities Maintenance role at Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County

Basic Function

Performs all cleaning, moving and general labor under the responsibility of Facility Maintenance. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.

Basic Function

Performs all cleaning, moving and general labor under the responsibility of Facility Maintenance. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.

Responsibilities And Specific Duties

• Cleans and pressure washes rail platforms and stations, shelters, park and ride platforms, Transit Center platforms and bus route stops with amenities.
• Maintains accurate daily records of all work performed, which includes documenting on a stop-by-stop basis on a “Daily Work Log” that needs to be turned in at the end of their work shift.
• Maintains, cleans and removes trash, graffiti, human waste and dead animals from rail platforms and stations, shelters, park and rides, Transit Centers and bus route stops.
• Performs lawn and landscape maintenance at all park and ride, Transit Centers, rail platforms and stations, shelters, and bus route stops by cutting weeds, bushes, branches, and grass. edge, trim and other related work as needed.
• Cleans, washes and maintains support equipment as necessary.
• Operates non-revenue vehicles and routinely checks department vehicles for proper levels of gas, oil, water, transmission fluid, brake fluid and tire pressure.
• Aids Facility Maintenance General Maintenance Licensed or Journeyman Mechanics directed by Supervisor.
• Changes flats on Facility Maintenance vehicles.
• Performs flagging duties along METRO Rail system to ensure safe train movement.
• Operates radio system in accordance with set radio protocols and FCC regulations, notifying Train Control Center of appropriate information regarding emergency situations and other operational situations.
• Maintains constant communication with direct Supervisor via assigned cell phone during working hours.
• Completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Performs duties in accordance with METRO-Rail policies, procedures and Employee Performance Code and Work Rules rulebook.
• Immediately reports all amenities and facilities damages and hazardous conditions to immediate Supervisor.
• Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
• Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.
  
  

Pay Rate: $17.01

Education Requirement

High School Diploma or GED required or must be obtained within two (2) years of hire date.

Years & Experience Required

Minimum of one (1) year stable work experience. Work experience in general facility maintenance repair preferred

Knowledge & Skills Required

Valid Texas Driver’s License. Good (verbal/written) communication skills. Able to complete/fill-out written reports, records, and forms. Able to drive support equipment/vehicles; pick up or flat-bed trucks, tractor, sweepers, lawnmowers, etc. Able to maintain and/or obtain additional licensing or certifications as required.

Additional Information

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas has a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment.

Further, employees who perform safety-sensitive functions will submit to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or disability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Janitor” roles.

Houseperson - Now Offering a $500 Sign-On Bonus! - Cambria Hotel & Convention Center

Housekeeper - Now Offering a $500 Sign-On Bonus! - Cambria Hotel & Convention Center

General Cleaner - (Houston, TX / Multiple Locations)

SUPERICA DISHWASHER - UP TO $16/hr. (Heights)

000 RETAIL - CLEANING CREW AND MAINTENANCE

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.