Transit Facility Technician: Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Madison, City of (WI); Madison (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Madison is hiring a Transit Utility Worker to perform varied skilled building and grounds maintenance across Metro Transit facilities. Work spans electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and related mechanical repairs under the Transit Building and Grounds Supervisor.

The role offers a robust six-month training program and bi-weekly starting pay of $2,245.50, rising to $2,292.60 after six months; overtime may require a Class B CDL with air brakes.

Qualifications

• Experience in building and grounds maintenance across facilities.
• Ability to perform electrical and plumbing maintenance and repairs.
• Capability to operate and maintain welding equipment and power tools.
• Flexibility to perform outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License; CDL not required for regular work.

Responsibilities

• Alter, repair and maintain interior and exterior walls, ceilings, roofs and floors.
• Maintain and repair windows, screens, skylights; paint/stain wood or metal surfaces.
• Perform grounds maintenance including lawn mowing, landscaping, snow removal.
• Pavement marking of parking lot.
• Operate ARC, TIG and gas/cutting welding equipment; erect scaffolding.
• Perform electrical and plumbing maintenance, installation and repair work.
• Maintain and operate boiler/utility plant equipment and systems.
• Handle related maintenance tasks as required.

Skills

Building maintenance

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Carpentry

Painting

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Tools

ARC welding

TIG welding

Power tools

Scaffolding

Piping tools

Boiler maintenance

Job description

The City of Madison is hiring a Transit Utility Worker to perform varied skilled building and grounds maintenance across Metro Transit facilities. Work spans electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and related mechanical repairs under the Transit Building and Grounds Supervisor.

The role offers a robust six-month training program and bi-weekly starting pay of $2,245.50, rising to $2,292.60 after six months; overtime may require a Class B CDL with air brakes.