FACILITIES SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

Metro; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro is seeking skilled technicians to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems across its Bus & Rail facilities and Gateway Headquarters. The role covers installation, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment including high-voltage components, pumps, fire systems, and conveyors, with driving duties across multiple sites.

Strong troubleshooting, blueprint reading, and safety compliance are essential; a Class A license may be required for Rail

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in construction, facilities maintenance, or related fields involving mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
• Experience with AC and DC equipment, motors, and controls up to 480 V
• Completion of 2+ years of full-time training in Industrial Technology, Electrical Maintenance, Construction or similar program; substitution for experience possible

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems across Bus, Rail, and Gateway facilities
• Repair and install electrical apparatus, circuits, motors, and control boards up to 480 V
• Drive maintenance vehicles to various sites and support safety activities
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics to troubleshoot issues

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Education

Trade school or apprenticeship

High school diploma

Tools

Basic hand and power tools

Job description

Basic Function

Under moderate supervision, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled repairs, installation and maintenance procedures relating to mechanical and electrical components and systems of Metro's Bus & Rail facilities and Gateway Headquarters building.

Recruitment Timelines:

Multiple choice exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of May 18 , 2026; performance exams the week of June 01, 2026; and interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of June 15 , 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Bus

• Performs preventive and restorative maintenance of shop and bus servicing equipment and electrical systems, including bus washer systems, fueling stations, and roll-up garage doors using basic tools of mechanical trade
• Troubleshoots and maintains systems with programmable logic and solid state controllers, including automated storage and retrieval systems, robotic paintings equipment, and heavy equipment hoists
• Drives Metro maintenance vehicles, including utility trucks and cargo vans, to various locations to repair and maintain Metro facilities and equipment

Rail

• Performs preventive and restorative maintenance of rail station, rail division, and maintenance-of-way servicing equipment and electrical systems, including sump pumps, sewage ejectors, emergency egress and platform hatches, fire suppression systems, and fire rated doors using basic tools of mechanical trade
• Checks and maintains fire pumps, fire sprinklers, and wet and dry standpipes
• Performs complex wiring, installation, and utilization of conduits
• Drives Metro maintenance vehicles, including utility trucks, cargo vans, stake bed trucks, dump trucks, and hi-rail trucks, to various locations and along the rail and orange lines to repair and maintain Metro facilities
• Provides safety watch support by directing train movement and performing flagging while supporting maintenance and contractor personnel

Gateway Headquarters Building

• Performs preventive and demand maintenance of high rise headquarters building equipment and electrical systems, including fire pumps and fire alarm system
• Troubleshoots and maintains systems with programmable logic and solid state controllers

Generic

• Installs and maintains a wide range of electrical apparatus, including electrical circuits, switches, solenoids, control boards, motors, generators, yard lighting, and three-phase industrial systems up to 480 volts
• Tests and measures voltage, current and resistance using electrical test instruments
• Performs design, fabrication, and welding of a variety of parts and equipment
• Repairs and maintains structural framing of walls, roofs, and stairs; repairs jambs, drop ceilings, drywall and partitions using basic tools of construction trades
• Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical problems using blueprints, specifications, and schematic diagrams
• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

• 4 years' experience performing construction, masonry, mechanical and electrical facilities maintenance work on mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment in a large facility environment; and installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of AC and DC equipment, electric motors, and controls, including voltages up to 480 volts, programmable logic and solid state controllers
• Completion of 2 years or more full-time training or education in Industrial Technology, Electrical Maintenance, Construction or similar program at a recognized trade school or apprenticeship program may be substituted for 1 year's experience
• Valid California Class C driver's license

Knowledge

• Mechanical and electrical design, construction, installation, and maintenance practices, procedures, methods, and equipment as found in a manufacturing or maintenance facility environment
• Basic electrical/ electronic theory
• Federal, state, and local electrical codes

Abilites

• Install, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment
• Troubleshoot and correct equipment problems
• Safely operate Metro vehicles
• Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools
• Read and understand blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Communicate effectively with others
• Follow instructions
• Move objects weighing up to 75 pounds
• Work at heights up to 75 feet
• Travel to off-site locations within a reasonable timeframe
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

• Must be able to obtain a Class A drivers license
• Must be able to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in any and all types of weather conditions
• Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
• Must have normal color vision
• Must provide own tools of the trade
• Positions assigned to Rail are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations
• Work may be required in tunnels or on bridges