Facilities Maintenance Technician

Theuniversityunion; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance, repair, and replacement tasks across AAATA facilities, shelters, signs, and related appurtenances. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with unionized staff and contractors.

The position requires at least a high school diploma and two years of facility maintenance experience, with shifts influenced by union seniority; evening and weekend work are likely.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Vocational certification or college course work in related fields preferred.
• Two years’ previous facility maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and instruments.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Memorize and retain detail.
• Problem solving and reasoning ability.
• Performs as an effective team member.

Responsibilities

• Maintains floors, parking lots, curbs, sidewalks and other paved or graveled areas by power and/or hand scrubbing, sweeping and vacuuming.
• Cleans and maintains storage cabinets, windows, doors, guard rails, and other fixtures. Empties trash dumpsters, recycle containers and scrap bins.
• Maintains hydraulic hoists, hoist controls, pumps and plumbing by performing preventative maintenance, repairs, and keeping accurate records.
• Performs maintenance and keeps records on fire prevention system (smoke alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, hoses, etc.). Supervises preventative maintenance by subcontractors. Assists with annual fire alarm and riser.
• Performs preventative maintenance and supervision and support for contaminated waste processing, storage, removal and disposal.
• Cleans all primary and secondary waste containers at all AAATA facilities.
• Maintains the fleet fueling system(s) using preventative maintenance, record keeping, repairing or supervising the repair of fuel system meters, hoses, nozzles, underground tanks, valves, filters, pipes, pumps, etc.

Skills

Read technical documents

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Base Pay $26.91 - $31.67 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Union Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

The following FULL-TIME position posting will be open through Wednesday, October 7, 2026:

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Pay Rate: $31.67 per hour

6 Week Training Rate: $26.91 per hour

Shifts are determined based on union seniority; evening and weekend work is likely

Employees in this job classification are members of the Transport Workers Union Local 171

JOB DESCRIPTION

Utilizes a variety of skills and basic knowledge to perform maintenance, repair, or replacement activities as needed on all AAATA facilities (and their appurtenances) including buildings, offices, shelters, stops, signs, fences, gates, lawns, parking lots, sidewalks, etc. Works cooperatively with AAATA hourly, management employees, and contractors to ensure that the quality, timeliness, and quantity of facility maintenance efforts are acceptable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains floors, parking lots, curbs, sidewalks and other paved or graveled areas by power and/or hand scrubbing, sweeping and vacuuming.
• Cleans and maintains storage cabinets, windows, doors, guard rails, and other fixtures. Empties trash dumpsters, recycle containers and scrap bins.
• Maintains hydraulic hoists, hoist controls, pumps and plumbing by performing preventative maintenance, repairs, and keeping accurate records.
• Performs maintenance and keeps records on fire prevention system (smoke alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, hoses, etc.). Supervises preventative maintenance by subcontractors. Assists with annual fire alarm and riser.
• Performs preventative maintenance and supervision and support for contaminated waste processing, storage, removal and disposal. Cleans all primary and secondary waste containers at all AAATA facilities.
• Maintains the fleet fueling system(s) using preventative maintenance, record keeping, repairing or supervising the repair of fuel system meters, hoses, nozzles, underground tanks, valves, filters, pipes, pumps, etc.
• Maintains water and sewer systems (plumbing, bathrooms, drains, meters, sinks, softeners, disposal and trench drains, bus washers, filters, sumps, etc.). Keeps records on repairs, cleaning, painting and ordering spare parts.
• Coordinates the repair of time devices, including master clock, time clocks, time stamps, and regular wall clocks.
• Provides effective interior and exterior lighting systems using preventative maintenance, repair, replacement, cleaning, upgrade and ordering parts for interior, exterior and emergency lights, ballasts, starters, lenses and fuses.
• Maintains lawns, shrubbery, groundcovers, flowers, plants, and trees at all locations. Services, maintains, and stores lawn care equipment.
• Removes snow and ice from buildings, sidewalks, boarding locations, shelters, and driveways. Uses salts and chemicals to control buildups of snow and ice. Services and maintains equipment used in snow/ice removal.
• Properly services bus stop signs, shelters, map cases, kiosks, detour signs, benches, trash receptacles around bus stop zones, shelters, and park-and-ride facilities. (Includes coordinating with MissDig to excavating.)
• Repair/replace doors, gates, windows, glass, and facility appurtenances.
• Performs semiskilled plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry duties as may be associated with minor repairs or improvements to facilities.
• Assists in overseeing contractors used in minor construction projects such as bus shelter pads, curb cuts, lead walks, door/gate repairs, electrical repairs and wiring, pump and motor replacement, roof repairs, plumbing, etc.
• Coordinates with Parts Department and/or Facilities Maintenance Lead to care, store, and account for inventories used in activities. Recommends to supervisors to stock or re-stock needed materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Completes and maintains work orders, journals, reports, and other records as necessary to document, track, and otherwise control and assess the repair, maintenance, or replacement of all facilities and their appurtenances.
• Daily drives Authority vehicles including transporting fellow workers, supplies, and equipment to and between various locations in order to perform facilities maintenance duties at all AAATA facilities.
• Prepares weekly reports of activities, the consumption of parts and materials, and inventory control and purchasing of replacement supplies.
• Maintains current system knowledge. Provides customer service at bus stops using personal knowledge, schedule books, and other resources.
• Other duties may be required or assigned.

Employees are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Vocational certification or college course work in related fields preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years’ previous facility maintenance experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and instruments.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Memorize and retain detail.
• Problem solving and reasoning ability.
• Performs as an effective team member.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Constant periods of standing, walking, near and far acuity, depth perception
• Frequent periods of hearing.
• Occasional periods of speaking, squatting, sitting, climbing, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
• Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 75 pounds.

ORGANIZATIONAL PRINCIPLES & VALUES

Our Principles andValuesreflect how we work, interact with one another, and serve our community. We expect all employees to demonstrate thesevaluesin their daily work and interactions and look for candidates who share this commitment.

• Respect:Treating one another with dignity
• Compassion:Understanding, sharing in and being sensitive to the situations of others
• Integrity:Having a moral or ethical conviction to always do what is right.
• Teamwork:collaborating for a greater good.
• Safety:keeping yourself and others away from harm
• Excellence:continuously renewing our commitment to perform well beyond set standards and expectations

Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer