Job Abstract

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Employment Opportunity

New employees will begin at 90% of the starting rate for the first six months.
The pay rate increases incrementally according to the union contract.
Wages for new employees will be on a tiered scale based on the candidate’s skills and experience as approved by management staff at the time of hire.

This bulletin is posted to establish or add to a qualified list of candidates.
This classification is at-will, and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority.
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Our transit services bring hard-working commuters to their jobs, students to their schools, and fun seekers to entertainment, shopping areas, and restaurants. We provide mobility to residents of the city as well as tourists, taking them to and from their hotels to historical neighborhoods and countless attractions. RTA’s system includes 5 streetcar lines, 30 bus routes, 2 ferry routes, and paratransit services. Our passengers take more than 19 million rides every year.

REPORTS TO:
Facility Maintenance Manager

TITLES OF POSITIONS REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THIS JOB
None

JOB SUMMARY
The building engineer will perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment and facilities, cost-effectively with an energy-efficient focus for all building operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions upon request

• Maintains facilities by performing routine painting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, welding, A/C repairs, and other related maintenance assignments.
• Assist Facility Maintenance Manager (PM) as needed including building inspections, repairs, and building operations.
• Maintain HVAC units including, but not limited to preventative maintenance tasks.
• Repair mechanical equipment as directed or per manufacture specification
• Patrol building exteriors for garbage, sweep or pressure wash lots, and walk as needed
• Meet with contractors as necessary, monitor work
• Assist in roof maintenance repair work as needed
• Uses tools, and operates equipment needed to perform job functions such as concrete breakers, bucket trucks, cranes, forklifts, etc.
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of RTA are carried out

• Follow all RTA’s safety, and security policies, and procedures.
• Report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
• Complete safety training and certifications
• Properly store flammable materials.
• Keep a log of maintenance performed
• Timely completion of work lists
• Walk through building spaces regularly to create work orders for any irregularities that may indicate a larger building problem, i.e., temperature irregularities, leaks, stains
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment on all equipment like overhead cranes,
• Assists in developing policies and procedures
• Assists in keeping trucks and equipment clean.
• Assists with moving furniture and/or equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties in keeping with RTA's goals and objectives.
• Use protective hearing, eyewear, and shoes when necessary

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Copy of high school diploma or G.E.D. to be submitted at the time of application.
• Industry Based Certifications preferred

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, and boilers.
• Must be experienced in the industrial electrical field and be able to troubleshoot electrical problems

• 2nd class license in air conditioning, refrigeration, and boilers
• 2nd class "D" Journeyman Electrical License

• Heavy lifting with assistance
• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
• Work on elevated surfaces or below ground level
• Work on slippery or uneven surfaces
• Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
• Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness, and/or humidity
• Sitting at a desk or table
• Standing
• Walking (distance 5' to 100')
• Climbing (e.g., ladders, scaffolds, stairs, poles, into vehicles, etc.)
• Communicating through speech in the English language required
• Ensure uniform and personal appearances are clean and professional,
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect RTA’s assets.

• Advanced ability to read standard blueprints concerning Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, & Sprinkler Systems (MEPS)
• Display working knowledge of all engineering computer programs related to preventative maintenance, energy management, and other systems, including devices that interact with such programs.
• Troubleshooting and Diagnostic skills to find the root cause of a problem and propose a solution.
• Familiar with construction industry Lockout-Tagout procedures and other safety procedures
• Read, write, speak, and understand English