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Responsible for grounds maintenance and other duties which could include, but not limited to: operating maintenance equipment, miscellaneous maintenance tasks as assigned, janitorial tasks as required at all UTA properties; snow and ice removal at UTA properties; basic sprinkler maintenance; and various other service labor related tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Six months verifiable employment experience in facilities maintenance or landscaping, or six months training in facilities maintenance or landscaping
- Six months in a position of trust, with demonstrated reliability, including a good driving record.
- Be able to acquire and maintain DOT Medical card
- Have a valid Utah driver’s license
- Be a safe driver with no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years.
- Cannot have more than 1 violation of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of any alcohol or any drug within the last 10 years.
- Be able to pass and understand certain required safety courses applicable to Facilities Maintenance as they apply to Service Employees.
- Be able to maintain other equipment certifications as required.
- Be able to drive and operate a UTA assigned vehicle and tow a trailer full of snow removal and landscaping equipment.
- Be able to operate and perform light maintenance on all snow removal, deicing and landscaping equipment.
- Must be able to work some overtime and holidays as needed.
- Be proficient at a basic level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (preferred)
- This job requires regular and predictable attendance.
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An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]
[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]
UTA’s benefits package for full-time maintenance employees includes:
- Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
- Health and Wellness Clinics for on-site medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, and dependent children.
- 13 days of paid time off (9 personal days and 5 vacation days). Increase in paid time off with tenure at UTA.
- 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
- Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
- Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for both bachelor’s and master’s degree.
- Apprenticeship programs available as well as other training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
- Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
- Free transit passes for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
- Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
- UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
- Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.
For more information on UTA’s Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits
Shift: 4:00 am to 12:30 pm with Friday and Saturday off*
- Shift and days off subject to change
Pay Rate: $20.57 - $25.57 per hour plus $1.00 to $1.50 shift differential if applicable. This is a five year wage progression.
To be considered, apply before: April 1, 2024 by 5:59 pm
- Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays’ notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.
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