Maintenance Custodian/Driver (0900/0901/0903)

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation authority as a Maintenance Custodian or Driver, ensuring cleanliness across facilities while contributing to the smooth operation of public transport services in Philadelphia. Seeking diligent candidates with proven janitorial experience, offering competitive pay rates and diverse benefits.

Benefits

Medical benefits with minimal premium

Vision and prescription coverage without employee contribution

Pension Plan and Retirement Savings

Tuition Reimbursement

Free SEPTA Transportation Pass

Qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Qualifications

• Significant and verifiable janitorial/custodian work experience.
• Ability to understand and execute written and verbal orders.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains vehicles and facilities.
• Operates passenger vehicles.
• Handles snow removal and debris disposal.

Skills

Janitorial work experience

Understanding of orders

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Maintenance Custodian/Driver (0901/0903)

Category: Maintenance/ Janitorial

Facility:

City: Philadelphia

Secure your FUTURE with SEPTA today!

SEPTA has become an integral force in the economic success of the Philadelphia region, providing an efficient and reliable source of transportation.

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth largest transportation system in the United States, with a vast network of fixed route services including bus, subway/elevated, trackless trolley, light rail, and commuter rail serving a 2,200 square mile service region.

We are seeking candidatesfor both Maintenance Custodian and Maintenance Custodian Driver at work sites throught the Philadelphia region.

We are looking for candidates with significant and verifiable janitorial/custodian work experience. If your current or previous job includes cleaning duties, please be sure to add the details in your job description for screening/selecting purposes .

It is important to note that we are recruiting for CURRENT AND FUTURE positions. Our time to hire candidates will depend on the availability of vacancies and the number of accepted candidates in our pipeline. We value all candidates and we ask that you be patient in working with us.

The starting rate of pay for the Maintenance Custodian position is $20.14/hour; after 3 months - $22.52/hour ; after 7 months - $26.50/hour; then there are 2 more progressions before you reach the top rate of $28.20 after 9 years. The Maintenance Custodian Driver rate of pay is slightly higher and you MUST have a valid driver's license. Some of the driving positions require a CDL license.

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

Sweeps, cleans, washes interior and exterior of vehicles. Operates passenger vehicle in and around Authority locations. Cleans shop areas, stations,restrooms and other areas as required.

This position may include climbing onto and off of rail/bus vehicles and working in all types of weather.

Performs otherduties including scrapping, painting and loading trash.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILTIES

• Must be proficient in the cleaning of vehicles and all areas of the locations listed above, including but not limited to shop areas, platforms, restrooms, administrative areas, etc.
• Operates passenger vehicle in and around the Authority locations.
• Scrapes and cleans floors, walls, walks, and all SEPTA facilities.
• Paints various items as required, such as shop equipment, facilities, etc.
• Sweeps, cleans, washes vehicle interior, exteriors.
• Polices premises for debris, trash and scrap; loads into truck/compactorfor removal. Shovels snow from walkways, sidewalks etc. and carries salt/sand bags as needed.
• Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have ability to understand and execute written and verbal orders.
• Most positions require avalid Pennsylvania driver's license or equivalent. · A CDL class B license with a passenger endorsement (with no restrictions) is required for Maintenance CustodianDrivers operating a SEPTA vehicle in the bus garages. If you do not have a CDL class B permit or license, you will need to obtain a CDL Class B permit at the end of your 30 days training. Some positions, specifically in the Stations Department, do not require driver's licenses.
• Must possess significant and verifiable janitorial/custodian work experience.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

BENEFITS

SEPTA offers a comprehensive benefits and retirement program for ALL employees, including:

• Medical –“Minimal annual premium contribution”

Benefit plans with “No Employee annual premium contribution”:

• Prescription
• Vision

Additional benefits we offer:

• Pension Plan/Retirement Savings
• Voluntary Governmental 457B Deferred Comp Plan
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SEPTA Transportation Pass –FREE travel on all SEPTA modes of transportation
• SEPTA employees qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.