General Maintenance - Class B

Coast Transit Authority; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,200; Full time

Job summary

Coast Transit Authority in Gulfport, MS is seeking a versatile maintenance worker to perform maintenance and repair on CTA facilities and bus stops, conduct minor construction, inspections, and cleaning of facilities and grounds. The role requires adapting to various environmental conditions and occasional on-call duties.

The ideal candidate has at least a year of maintenance experience, skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and outdoor grounds care, with knowledge of chemicals,

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of maintenance repairs experience.
• Proficiency in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and grounds maintenance; knowledge of chemicals, paints, lubricants, etc.
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions and procedures; familiarity with EPA and OSHA guidelines.
• Valid MS Driver License with a good driving record.
• Pass drug and alcohol screening and comply with drug-free workplace policies.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair CTA facilities and bus stops as needed.
• Investigate vandalism and plan repairs; document all tasks performed.
• Perform janitorial services for CTA bus facilities and restrooms.
• Assist Marketing with installation and removal of advertising materials at bus stops.
• Oversee contract work requested by CTA.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Grounds maintenance

Reading/Writing

EPA/OSHA guidelines

Driver license

Job description

Responsibilities include performing all types of maintenance and repair, minor construction, inspections, preventive maintenance, cleaning of facilities, grounds and bus stops. This position will work in a variety of environmental conditions (i.e., heat, cold, rain, etc.). This position is only routinely supervised. Requires advanced skills and independent judgement in performing the duties. Requires the flexibility with work schedule after hours and to be available in emergency situations.

Requirements

Sustained physical endurance to lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs., continuously stand, work with arms extended overhead, climb, bend and squat.

A Physical Examination and a Functional Capacity Exam is required (paid by CTA).

Qualifications

• Requires minimum of one (1) year of experience with general maintenance repairs.
• Must be proficient in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, outside grounds maintenance, and have knowledge of chemicals, paints, lubricants, etc.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and follow directions and instructions, department policies and procedures, as well as EPA and OSHA guidelines. Requires the ability to read manuals and directions as needed to perform all tasks.
• Must have a valid MS Driver License with a good driving record.
• Must pass the company Drug and Alcohol screening test, and abide by all drug free workplace policies.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Perform maintenance and repair on an as needed basis to all CTA facilities and Bus Stops.
• Investigate complaints of vandalism and need of repair or maintenance to items mentioned above. Complete documentation on all tasks performed.
• Perform janitorial services at all CTA Bus Facilities (i.e., maintains cleanliness of all public CTA restrooms).
• Assist Marketing Department in the maintenance of advertising materials for such duties as installation and removal of signs at Bus Stops.
• Oversee some contract work that is performed at the request of CTA.

CTA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by law.