Facility Maintenance Handyman

Metro Transit Facilities Technician
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Metro Transit, a division of the Metropolitan Council, is one of the country's largest transit systems, employing more than 3,000 people, and providing more than 80 million rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter train, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities.
The Facilities Technician assists Metro Transit operating division maintain 1.7 million square feet of office and industrial space divided into 10 primary locations. Maintains, repairs and cleans facilities, ranging from rebuilding, fabricating, and cleaning shelters to operating heavy equipment for landscape and snow removal to operating sophisticated automated HVAC systems.
Hire: $40.70 hourly
This role is eligible to receive a $4,000 Hiring Bonus!

$Performs fabrication, assembly, installation, repair, cleaning, maintaining, and operating various facilities, equipment, motors, HVAC systems, boilers, lighting systems, exhaust systems, bus wash racks, pressure washers, overhead doors, hoists (in ground, portable, electric and hydraulic), and industrial yard equipment.
Performs building grounds maintenance work, operates equipment for lawn care and snow removal at all Metro Transit facilities, Park and Rides, and other metropolitan locations.
Assists contractors, electricians and others.
Cleans work areas and facilities, indoors and outdoors.
Any of the following combinations of experience (in building maintenance duties and facility maintenance heating systems) and completed education in facility maintenance or related field.

High school diploma or GED AND five (5) years of experience in performing building maintenance duties and with facility maintenance heating systems.
Two-year vocational school program/ or associate degree AND three (3) years of experience in performing building maintenance duties with facility maintenance heating systems
Required to obtain a Special Boilers License within 6 months of employment.
Required to acquire a 1st Class C Boiler Operators license within 4 years of employment.
Previous experience with large commercial heating and cooling systems.
Previous experience with large commercial plumbing systems.
Previous experience with commercial electrical distribution systems.
Previous experience with supporting large commercial building operations.
Basic knowledge of the practices and procedures of building maintenance and repair.
Basic knowledge of various mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic and HVAC controls and systems.
Knowledge of the care and supervision in the use of strong chemicals.
Skill in use of computers related to diagnosing or troubleshooting electrical problems.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate in English.
Promotes an equitable, positive and respectful work environment that values cultural and diversity among all employees. May work near moving parts or equipment, in the presence of fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibrations. May also be required to lift more than 100 pounds with assistance.

Work is performed in Metro Transit facilities, buildings and outdoors. Some travel is required. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibration, atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation, hazardous materials such as chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, a and workspace restricts movement, and intense noise may occur on the job.
We conduct a structured panel interview.
The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.