Rail Vehicle Cleaning & Light Maintenance Tech

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Metro is seeking multiple Rail Utility Service Workers responsible for cleaning and light maintenance of the interior and exterior of Link Light Rail vehicles, along with shop and yard maintenance and equipment care. The role involves standing up to 40 hours weekly across day, swing, or graveyard shifts with overtime opportunities.

Ideal candidates will have cleaning experience, knowledge of janitorial techniques, and familiarity with cleaning equipment, safety standards, and basic

Qualifications

• One year of professional cleaning experience is required.
• Experience with and knowledge of basic janitorial techniques.
• Knowledge in the use and care of cleaning equipment such as pressure washers, steam cleaners, and scrubbers.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules, practices and principles and applicable OSHA laws.
• Knowledge in the proper use and disposal of cleaning chemicals.
• Basic knowledge of and skill using current computer software applications for data maintenance such as Maintenance Management Information Systems or equivalent tracking systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English, including the ability to understand, interpret, and follow directions
• Skill in using common hand tools, maintenance and/or cleaning equipment. Skill in performing physical labor.
• Accurately performing simple numeric calculations and record keeping tasks. Skill in working under established deadlines.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse group of people.

Responsibilities

• Clean interior and exterior of Light Rail Vehicles or streetcars by handwashing and steam cleaning using cleaning chemicals.
• Report defects to supervisor such as lights, body damage, interior damage, and operating defects.
• Post and adjust logs for commodities used.
• Remove trash and debris from LRVs or streetcars.
• Check and replenish consumables like sand and wiper fluid.
• Maintain shop facilities and/or vehicles following procedures.
• Clean and service shop equipment and/or vehicles.
• Make deliveries or pick up materials.
• Operate computer for data input and retrieval; enter transactions in a system.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Janitorial techniques

Cleaning equipment handling

Safety knowledge OSHA

Maintenance software

Communication skills

Hand tools operation

Physical stamina

Record keeping

Deadline-driven

Teamwork

Tools

Maintenance Management Information Systems

Pressure washers

Steam cleaners

Scrubbers

Job description

King County Metro is seeking multiple Rail Utility Service Workers responsible for cleaning and light maintenance of the interior and exterior of Link Light Rail vehicles, along with shop and yard maintenance and equipment care. The role involves standing up to 40 hours weekly across day, swing, or graveyard shifts with overtime opportunities.

Ideal candidates will have cleaning experience, knowledge of janitorial techniques, and familiarity with cleaning equipment, safety standards, and basic