Facilities Service Employee (Orem)

AFE; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Utah Transit Authority is seeking a maintenance worker to perform grounds upkeep and related tasks across UTA properties. Responsibilities include operating maintenance equipment, basic sprinkler work, and snow/ice removal as needed.

The role requires at least 18 years old, a high school diploma, and drivers license with a clean driving record. Overtime and shift work are possible; benefits are provided for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must have basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (preferred).
• Six months in facilities maintenance or landscaping or six months training in related field.
• Be able to pass safety courses applicable to facilities maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds and perform maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Operate maintenance equipment and assist with snow and ice removal at UTA properties.

Skills

Social acumen

Self & others development

Fairness

Safety

Integrity

Belonging

Teamwork

Empowerment

Accountability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Utah Transit Authority

Job Summary

Responsible for grounds maintenance and other duties which could include, but not limited to: operating maintenance equipment, miscellaneous maintenance tasks as assigned, janitorial tasks as required at all UTA properties; snow and ice removal at UTA properties; basic sprinkler maintenance; and various other service labor related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Six months verifiable employment experience in facilities maintenance or landscaping, or six months training in facilities maintenance or landscaping
• Six months in a position of trust, with demonstrated reliability, including a good driving record.
• Be able to acquire and maintain DOT Medical card
• Have a valid Utah driver's license
• Be a safe driver with no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years.
• Cannot have more than 1 violation of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of any alcohol or any drug within the last 10 years.
• Be able to pass and understand certain required safety courses applicable to Facilities Maintenance as they apply to Service Employees.
• Be able to maintain other equipment certifications as required.
• Be able to drive and operate a UTA assigned vehicle and tow a trailer full of snow removal and landscaping equipment.
• Be able to operate and perform light maintenance on all snow removal, deicing and landscaping equipment.
• Must be able to work some overtime and holidays as needed.
• Be proficient at a basic level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (preferred)
• This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

-OR- An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

• Social Acumen Exhibiting strong Emotional Intelligence skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management). Relating comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography. Partnering with others to get work done. Navigating conflict. Seeking feedback without being defensive.
• Develops Self & Others Taking action to continuously improve. Accepting assignments that broaden capabilities. Placing a high priority on developing others. Developing others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.
• Ensures Fairness Concerned with the welfare of others and expressing that concern on a personal level. Distributing resources fairly. Giving others a voice prior to reaching decisions that affect them. Reaching decisions through a fair process. Explaining to others why and how decisions were made that impact them.
• Safety Acting as a Safety Ambassador by working safely, complying with requirements and serving as an example to others. Wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Integrity Acting with honesty, strong ethics, and accountability and taking responsibility for actions and mistakes.
• Belonging Creating a culture where employees are seen, heard, valued and safe to be authentic.
• Teamwork Building strong teams that create an environment where everyone's unique skills and perspectives contribute to shared purpose , connection and achievement of goals.
• Empowerment Creating a workplace environment where people are properly resourced and motivated to do their best in solving problems and taking ownership of their work.
• Accountability Taking ownership of self-actions, decisions and performance.

UTA's benefits package for full-time maintenance employees includes:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
• Health and Wellness Clinics for on-site medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• 13 days of paid time off (9 personal days and 5 vacation days). Increase in paid time off with tenure at UTA.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for both bachelor's and master's degree.
• Apprenticeship programs available as well as other training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
• Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.

For more information on UTA's Total Rewards benefits package, please visit:https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits

Shift:

4:00am to 12:30pm with Friday and Saturday off*

*Shift and days off subject to change Pay Rate:$22.42 - $27.42 per hour plus $1.00 to $1.50 shift differential if applicable. This is a five year wage progression.

Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two work days' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.