Property Maintainer

Riverside Transit Agency; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Medical plan available at low cost

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Free transit pass

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Riverside Transit Agency is recruiting for a full-time Maintenance position in the Maintenance Department. The role may involve assignments at either Riverside or Hemet locations and requires availability 7 days per week, including holidays and all shifts.

Essential duties include preventive and remedial maintenance of shop equipment, structural framing, door and ceiling work, fence repairs, HVAC maintenance, and landscape upkeep.

Qualifications

• Four years experience in facilities maintenance required.
• Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Desirable: carpenter, plumber or HVAC technician.
• Repair background with HVAC systems, hydraulic lift systems, camera systems and extensive electrical circuit installation.

Responsibilities

• Preventive and remedial maintenance of shop and bus servicing equipment.
• Layout and construct structural framing, including walls, roofs, and stairs.
• Install and repair door jams, doors, ceilings, drywall and partitions.
• Repair fence posts and chain link fences.
• Maintain HVAC systems and related controls; landscape and groundskeeping as assigned.

Job description

Important Note

Please be advised that this may involve assignment at either our Riverside or Hemet locations. Applicants must be available to work 7 days per week, including holidays and all shifts.

RTA'S MISSION STATEMENT

We enrich lives by removing barriers to connect our community to more.

Job Summary

The Riverside Transit Agency is recruiting to fill one full-time vacancy in the Maintenance Department.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Preventive and remedial maintenance of shop and bus servicing equipment including bus washer systems, fueling stations and shop equipment
• Laying out and constructing structural framing, including walls, roofs, and stairs
• Installing repairing and replacing door jams and doors, drop ceilings, drywall and partitions
• Repairing and replacing fence posts and chain link fences
• Installing lock systems and related equipment; performing preventive and remedial maintenance of HVAC systems
• Maintenance of landscape and all other groundskeeper duties as assigned

Education & Experience

Four years experience in facilities maintenance required. Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations.

Desirable Experience

Experience as a carpenter, plumber or HVAC technician desirable.

A repair background along with the knowledge and the ability to repair; HVAC systems, Hydraulic lift systems, Camera systems and extensive electrical circuit installation.

Other Requirements

A current valid non-restricted Class C Driver's License is required. Additionally, obtain an official DMV Driving History printout from a branch of the DMV (issued not more than 30 days prior to date of application) must be provided with the application. The DMV Driving History must be clear of suspensions for any reason within the past five (5) years and have no more than three (3) points within the past five (5) years, and no two (2) point violations.

No accidents which applicant contributed to cause within 3 years from your application date

Have appeared in court as required

Selection Procedures

• May be required to pass job related skills test(s). Testing may include, but is not limited to:
  • Written test(s)
  • Oral test(s)
  • Practical test(s)
• Past year performance record will be reviewed:
  • Discipline - no more than 1 written warning within last year. Excludes accidents and attendance, which are described below.
  • Must have zero additional disciplinary actions, i.e. no:
    • Further Written Warnings
    • Final Warnings
    • Suspensions
  • Must have no more than 1 Late Arrival within the last 12 months.
  • Must have no more than 1 Attendance Point in the last year.
  • Preventable Accidents - no more than 1 written warning within the last year.
  • Performance Appraisal ratings must be at or above "Meets Standards.".
  • Applications to transfer to a different department, will be accepted once the 120 day probationary period has been successfully completed.

Benefits

• The Riverside Transit Agency contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to administer the retirement benefits. The current benefit factor formula for all new hires is 2% at 62. Employees with previous CalPERS membership or membership with another employer who has established reciprocity with CalPERS may be eligible for the 2% at 55 benefit factor formula.
• Medical available to employees at minimal cost with a contribution toward dependent coverage, Chiro/Acupuncture/Vision benefits included with Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance available at no cost for HMO employee only coverage. PPO coverage is offered; however, RTA will pay up to the HMO employee only premium.
• Vision Insurance available at employee cost.
• Symetra Voluntary Insurance available at employee cost.
• Basic Life Insurance ($35,000) provided at no cost.
• Supplemental Life Insurance available at employee cost.
• Deferred Compensation Programs available.
• Free Transportation Pass for employee and eligible dependents.
• Direct Deposit available
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off earned in 1st year: 2 weeks' vacation, 8 floating holidays, 7 regular holidays, and 7 sick leave days.
• Employee Assistance Programs available for employee and immediate family members.