Senior Transit Maintenance Worker

Job Summary

DEFINITION
Leads, schedules, assigns and assists staff engaged in the maintenance and repair of Transit buildings and facilities.

SUPERVISION

Works under the administrative supervision of the Transit Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and/or designee. Exercises general supervision over assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Leads, coordinates, schedules, trains, and reviews the work of assigned staff engaged in transit facilities maintenance and repairs, including emergency repair work; receives and prioritizes work requests.

Performs skilled rough and finish carpentry work.

Participates in the remodeling of department facilities and buildings.

Estimates job labor and material costs, determines materials and supplies needed to complete a job, and obtains competitive pricing when ordering supplies, materials, and equipment.

Assigns and process work orders and tracks and monitors completion of work; provides input on employee performance evaluations.

Constructs, rebuilds, and repairs transit equipment and facilities including various wood and metal structures, equipment, and furniture; prepares surfaces for painting and varnishing and applies surface coverings.

Participates in the purchase, installation, repair and maintenance of various plumbing, heating and air conditioning fixtures and performs welding and metal fabrication.

Ensures compliance with applicable federal, State, and local codes, regulations, and requirements as well as appropriate safety practices and procedures.

Monitors systems and inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and/or replaces faulty parts to mechanical and industrial equipment, building structures, plumbing, and electrical work order requests; rebuilds components of machinery and equipment to repair or extend usability.

Works with CNG fueling systems; monitors and oversees repairs and maintenance of the fueling systems.

Provides assistance with preventative maintenance on transit machinery, equipment, and facilities.

Interprets and follows specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, and schematic drawings to perform installations, services, and repairs.

Maintains various records related to labor, materials, and work orders.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Skilled rough and finish carpentry work
Basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting procedures
Building maintenance skills, methods, and techniques
Tools, equipment, and materials used in general building maintenance and repair
Applicable federal, State and local building codes and regulations
Relevant health and safety precautions and procedures
Basic mathematics
Record keeping techniques
Safe work practices, procedures, and regulations
Basic supervisory techniques
Principles and techniques of employee training
Principle and techniques of customer service

Ability to:

Schedule, lead, train, and coordinate the work of staff
Organize and prioritize work
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex equipment and components
Perform a wide variety of skilled journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of transit facilities and equipment
Perform basic estimation calculations
Interpret and apply relevant federal, State and local laws and regulations
Follow and enforce City codes, policies, and standards
Interpret schematics, blueprints, drawings, and technical materials
Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports
Lift, carry, and move heavy objects
Operate forklifts and powerlifts
Follow oral and written instructions
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Provide effective customer service
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees, outside contractors, various businesses and agencies, and the general public

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent.

Experience: Three years of paid work experience performing building/facilities maintenance and repairs which has included building trade construction and carpentry work.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid Class C driver license

Possession of a California Class B driver license is desirable. Must obtain forklift operator certification within six months of date of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

W ork is regularly performed inside and outside in seasonal weather. Physical demands may include walking, standing, kneeling , bending, reaching and lifting heavy objects . Work is often performed in cramped and awkward positions. Must be available to respond to emergency situations. May be required to visit off-site locations to attend meetings . May be required to work evenings or weekends dependent upon assignment .

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an online City application and required supplemental questions to be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process and should not be submitted.

NOTE: If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position.

SELECTION PROCESS: All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Testing may consist of the following:
Evaluation of Training & Experience

Oral Interview

Background Investigation:
Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly-talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only).

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.

The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and priority enrollment consideration at Hill & Dale Family Learning Center, Marine Park Child Development Center, and Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School.

Closing Date/Time: 3/6/2025 5:30 PM Pacific

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