Facilities Maintenance (Handyman) - Full Time

Pierce Transit is dedicated to fulfilling the mission of improving the quality of life in our community by providing safe, reliable, innovative, and useful transportation services that are locally based and regionally connected.
Join Our Team as a Skilled Maintenance Mechanic in Lakewood!
Are you a highly experienced industrial maintenance technician or Millwright with exceptional mechanical skills? Do you thrive in commercial or industrial environments, and are you the go-to expert for complex equipment adjustments, repairs, and replacements? Were looking for a highly skilled Facilities Technician II to join our Facilities Maintenance Department in Lakewood. Perform Preventative Maintenance: Conduct routine and proactive maintenance on a range of systems and equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, bay doors, vehicle lifts, electrical systems, fire protection systems, bus shelters, fueling stations (wet fuels, lubricants, CNG), bus vehicle wash systems, and machinery supporting fleet maintenance.
Safely and effectively carry out repairs on buildings, shelters, and equipment (examples are listed in the Preventative Maintenance tasks). Ensure Quality: Adhere to high standards of work quality, ensuring that all maintenance tasks meet or exceed inspection requirements and are fully compliant with regulations.
Apply Technical Knowledge: Use your hands-on experience with electrical systems, HVAC systems, Process Logic Controllers (PLCs), and various maintenance routines to address a wide range of maintenance needs.
Extensive Industrial/Commercial Maintenance Experience: Proven track record in performing maintenance and repairs in industrial or commercial settings.
Hands-on experience with electrical systems, HVAC systems, and Process Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Versatility in Maintenance Tasks: Ability to manage a broad spectrum of maintenance functions, including but not limited to mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and carpentry work.
Independent Judgment: Strong decision-making skills to handle service, repair, and maintenance tasks efficiently.
High Standards of Work: Commitment to maintaining top-quality standards and compliance during inspections and ongoing work.
This position may require working any shift, so flexibility is essential.
If youre a proactive, skilled professional ready to tackle a variety of maintenance challenges and be part of a team known for its excellence, wed love to hear from you!

Thats why we offer two on-site employee fitness rooms and an incredible Wellness Program in addition to excellent medical, dental, and vision packages.

If your career goals change while you are employed, we are here to help. All Pierce Transit employees are required to participate in the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Pierce Transit offers two Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans to choose from, PERS2 and PERS3, as well as a matching program for 457 deferred compensations.

This benefit provides free access to service on Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Seattle Monorail, Seattle Streetcar, King County Water Taxi and Kitsap Foot Ferry. Shift differential:

This job is eligible for shift differential pay per the ATU Collective Bargaining Agreement once probation has been passed and you have bid to a shift.
PAID LEAVE: Full-time Pierce Transit employees are eligible to receive 11 paid holidays, 2 personal paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, 12 vacation days per year, and the ability to earn up to 2 Wellness Days by participating in a qualifying wellness activity and the annual survey. Part-time employees, receive pro-rated leave, to include sick leave, vacation, personal holiday and holiday pay. Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on industrial equipment and buildings.

• Inspects, tests, troubleshoots and repairs shop equipment such as hydraulic systems and hoists, pressure systems, fueling systems, pumps, transmission jacks, air compressors, sand blasters, oil and water separators, gates, grinders, presses, vises, drill presses, battery chargers, hose reels, vehicle lifts, vehicle cleaning system, steam cleaners, parts cleaners, fire doors, roll doors and telescoping shop doors.
• Installs and repairs electrical wiring, lights, circuit breakers, switches and controls. Runs conduit, pulls and hooks up wire per national electrical code.
• Reads and interprets programming and makes adjustments to programming.
• Cuts, threads and joins pipe and makes plumbing repairs and installations.
• Welds and fabricates steel and aluminum signs, brackets, guards or components using oxy/acetylene, wire feed or MIG/TIG equipment.
• installs floor coverings; repairs and replaces windows, and doors including hardware.
• pours, finishes, or repairs concrete and masonry areas.
• Provides on the job instruction to apprentice maintenance mechanics.
• Estimates projects for time, labor requirements and material. Develops cost estimates and makes bills for material.
• Recommends and assists in the selection and purchase of necessary equipment and supplies needed to perform the assigned duties.
• inspects, tests, adjusts, repairs and replaces complete or integral parts of all building equipment or systems.
• Maintains preventive maintenance schedules as recommended by department and/or equipment manufacturers.
• Enters and maintains information regarding materials used and time spent on repair of various pieces of equipment and facilities through a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software.
• Maintains a professional level of conduct, communications and customer service with other staff, external customers, vendors and subcontractors.
• Uses tools, parts and supplies safely and efficiently. Follow all safety training and use all personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to work tasks.
• High school graduation or equivalent, and

~ four years of industrial building maintenance experience including industrial HVAC, electrical work and welding;

graduation from a State registered Facilities Maintenance apprenticeship program.

completion of a two-year formal technical training program in Facilities Maintenance and two years experience of industrial building maintenance.

Washington State nonresidential maintenance electrician license,
HVAC license, experience with industrial/fleet equipment repair and service,
Familiarity using personal computers and software packages.
Must possess a complete set of facility maintenance hand tools.
Must be available to work overtime and respond to emergencies as needed.
Be granted respirator clearance prior to hire with maintenance thereafter.
The methods, materials, tools, and standard practices related to facilities maintenance and repair activities.

Plan, schedule, and review the work of facility maintenance employees and contractors;
Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; Learn equipment operations;
Conceptualize the work required, through personal observation or a verbal description, and determine what is necessary to obtain quality results;
Perform limited computerized work order analysis;
Drive all job related vehicles and equipment and maintain a valid WA State drivers license & other licenses or certifications as required.
Must be willing and able to work any day and any shift as assigned.
Upon successful completion of probation:
Hours worked during shifts scheduled to begin between 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. receive a shift differential of $1.50 per hour.
receive a shift differential of $3.00 per hour.
Certification pay of an additional $0.25 - $3.00 per hour worked is available for Maintenance Mechanics who obtain and retain advanced technical skills through an Employer pre-approved certification program or possess or obtain Employer approved professional and technical licenses.
Eligible Maintenance Mechanics will receive a tool allowance of $275 each calendar year.

This position is represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local #758.

Application Instructions
To be considered for this vacancy, you must apply online:

• The online application must include a chronological work history and/or education, applicants (A resume will not substitute for completing the employment history section of the application)
• At least 3 professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with names, phone numbers and email addresses.

Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.
The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the information provided in the supplemental questions and the content and completeness of the "work experience" and "education" sections of your application at
A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
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Compensation details: 39.36-42.78 Hourly Wage