Facilities Specialist

Intercity Transit; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage: $30.85–$41.66

Longevity pay up to $44.16

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PERS Retirement + 401k/457 with match

Vacation days (23.75–36)

Sick leave (12 days)

Bereavement leave

Company cell phone

Safety shoe allowance

Job summary

Intercity Transit in Olympia, WA is seeking two Facilities Specialists to maintain transit shelters, park-and-ride lots, and other passenger amenities. You will repair, clean, and install shelters and related amenities, operate trash compactors, manage grounds maintenance, and keep records of parts and labor.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with two years' semi-skilled facilities/grounds maintenance, experience with power tools, pressure washers, forklift and agency vehicles,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED AND two (2) years of experience performing semi-skilled facilities and/or grounds maintenance activities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience operating power tools and equipment, pressure washers, forklift, and agency vehicles.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check, the results of which must meet the agency's hiring criteria.
• Knowledge of biohazards, toxic substances and related protective measures; basic maintenance methods and techniques; and applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Responsibilities

• Repair, replace, clean and maintain bus stop areas, amenities, transit shelters, and park and ride lots.
• Remove and clean graffiti.
• Remove and add rider alerts and bus schedules.
• Empty trash receptacles and safely dispose of biohazards.
• Operate trash compactors.
• Maintain agency assigned vehicle.
• Maintain computer-based records associated with charging parts and materials from inventory and charging labor hours against work orders.
• Purchase parts as needed, report damage and defective parts identified during preventative maintenance.
• Vegetation control and grounds maintenance.
• Assemble and install shelters, kiosks, benches, trash cans, seats, poles, signs and schedule holders.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Semi-skilled maintenance experience

Independent work

Teamwork

Health & Safety knowledge

SDS knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pressure washer

Hand and power tools

Forklift

Agency vehicles

Job description

Facilities Specialist

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple vacancies.

If you have:

• Experience using a pressure washer and maintaining various surface areas.
• Skills using hand and power tools for performing minor repairs and improvements.
• Minor concrete construction and maintenance (preferred).
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively as a team member.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and the ability to handle chemicals effectively.

Then this position is for you!

Intercity Transit is looking to fill 2 Facilities Specialists positions to maintain multiple stops on Agency routes, including multiple transit shelters, park and ride lots, transit centers, and other passenger amenities owned or operated by the Agency.

As a Facilities Specialist, you will:

• Repair, replace, clean and maintain bus stop areas, amenities, transit shelters, and park and ride lots.
• Remove and clean graffiti.
• Remove and add rider alerts and bus schedules.
• Empty trash receptacles and safely dispose of biohazards.
• Operate trash compactors.
• Maintain agency assigned vehicle.
• Maintain computer-based records associated with charging parts and materials from inventory and charging labor hours against work orders.
• Purchase parts as needed, report damage and defective parts identified during preventative maintenance.
• Vegetation control and grounds maintenance.
• Assemble and install shelters, kiosks, benches, trash cans, seats, poles, signs and schedule holders.
• Perform other related duties.

Are you the one we are looking for?

• High school diploma or GED AND two (2) years of experience performing semi-skilled facilities and/or grounds maintenance activities or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Experience operating power tools and equipment, pressure washers, forklift, and agency vehicles.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check, the results of which must meet the agency's hiring criteria.
• Knowledge of biohazards, toxic substances and related protective measures; basic maintenance methods and techniques; and applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minor concrete work experience
• Ability to safely operate a forklift

What’s in it for you?

• Receive a competitive hourly rate of $30.85-$41.66in addition to annual general wage/cost of living adjustments typically received in January and step increases in July (if not at top of salary range).
  • Receive an additional longevity pay increase when employed for 5 years, 10 years, 15 years and 20 years with a maximum hourly rate of $44.16 when you reach 20 years of employment.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• PERS Retirement Plans (through Washington State Public Employee’s Retirement System) along with voluntary deferred compensation plans (401k and 457) with employer match up to 8.5%.
• 23.75 to 36 vacation days per year depending upon length of service.
• 12 days of sick leave per year depending upon date of eligibility.
• Paid Bereavement leave for qualifying family members.
• Company issued cell phone.
• $225 annual safety shoe allowance.

Completed applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
Intercity Transit is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce. Intercity Transit does not discriminate in employment or service on the basis of race, creed, color, origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
We also take pride in being a drug-free workplace. Note that Intercity Transit is subject to requirements of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and CFR Part 40 & Part 655, which prohibit the use of marijuana at any time while employed by Intercity Transit.