FACILITIES SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

Job TitleUnder moderate supervision, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled repairs, installation and maintenance procedures relating to mechanical and electrical components and systems of Metro's Bus & Rail facilities and Gateway Headquarters building.Examples Of DutiesBusPerforms preventive and restorative maintenance of shop and bus servicing equipment and electrical systems, including bus washer systems, fueling stations, and roll-up garage doors using basic tools of mechanical tradeTroubleshoots and maintains systems with programmable logic and solid state controllers, including automated storage and retrieval systems, robotic paintings equipment, and heavy equipment hoistsDrives Metro maintenance vehicles, including utility trucks and cargo vans, to various locations to repair and maintain Metro facilities and equipmentRailPerforms preventive and restorative maintenance of rail station, rail division, and maintenance-of-way servicing equipment and electrical systems, including sump pumps, sewage ejectors, emergency egress and platform hatches, fire suppression systems, and fire rated doors using basic tools of mechanical tradeChecks and maintains fire pumps, fire sprinklers, and wet and dry standpipesPerforms complex wiring, installation, and utilization of conduitsDrives Metro maintenance vehicles, including utility trucks, cargo vans, stake bed trucks, dump trucks, and hi-rail trucks, to various locations and along the rail and orange lines to repair and maintain Metro facilitiesProvides safety watch support by directing train movement and performing flagging while supporting maintenance and contractor personnelGateway Headquarters BuildingPerforms preventive and demand maintenance of high rise headquarters building equipment and electrical systems, including fire pumps and fire alarm systemTroubleshoots and maintains systems with programmable logic and solid state controllersGenericInstalls and maintains a wide range of electrical apparatus, including electrical circuits, switches, solenoids, control boards, motors, generators, yard lighting, and three-phase industrial systems up to 480 voltsTests and measures voltage, current and resistance using electrical test instrumentsPerforms design, fabrication, and welding of a variety of parts and equipmentRepairs and maintains structural framing of walls, roofs, and stairs; repairs jambs, drop ceilings, drywall and partitions using basic tools of construction tradesTroubleshoots mechanical and electrical problems using blueprints, specifications, and schematic diagramsContributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried outMinimum Qualifications4 years' experience performing construction, masonry, mechanical and electrical facilities maintenance work on mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment in a large facility environment; and installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of AC and DC equipment, electric motors, and controls, including voltages up to 480 volts, programmable logic and solid state controllersCompletion of 2 years or more full-time training or education in Industrial Technology, Electrical Maintenance, Construction or similar program at a recognized trade school or apprenticeship program may be substituted for 1 year's experienceValid California Class C driver's licenseEssential KnowledgeKnowledgeMechanical and electrical design, construction, installation, and maintenance practices, procedures, methods, and equipment as found in a manufacturing or maintenance facility environmentBasic electrical/ electronic theoryFederal, state, and local electrical codesAbilitiesInstall, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical equipmentTroubleshoot and correct equipment problemsSafely operate Metro vehiclesSafely operate a variety of hand and power toolsRead and understand blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematicsCommunicate effectively with othersFollow instructionsMove objects weighing up to 75 poundsWork at heights up to 75 feetTravel to off-site locations within a reasonable timeframeRead, write, speak, and understand EnglishSpecial ConditionsMust be able to obtain a Class A drivers licenseMust be able to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in any and all types of weather conditionsMust comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when requiredMust have normal color visionMust provide own tools of the tradePositions assigned to Rail are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulationsWork may be required in tunnels or on bridgesEqual Opportunity EmployerMetro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro's Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.Selection ProcedureApplicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.Application ProcedureTo apply, visit Metro's website at and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:METRO Headquarters, Employment Office One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm (Closed Sat & Sun)Metro Talent Hub 8501 S. Evermont Place Los Angeles, CA 90044 Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm (Closed Sat & Sun)East Los Angeles Customer Center 4501 B Whittier Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90022 Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm (Closed Sun & Mon)Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center 3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm (Closed Sat & Sun)Rosa Parks Customer Center Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station 11720 Wilmington Ave Los Angeles, CA 90059 Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm (Closed Sat & Sun)Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro. All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.*Open to the public and all Metro employeesThis job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.Lacmta BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision plansGroup Life InsuranceHolidaysSick timeVacation timePension planSocial Security coverageTransportation passesCredit unionTuition assistanceDeferred Compensation 401 (k)Thrift planEmployee Assistance ProgramJury dutyAccidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance