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King County Metro Transit's Facilitieshas an exciting opportunity for two Transit Facility Maintenance Workers.
The Transit Facility Maintenance Worker will be responsible for performing light-duty laboring and general cleaning and cleanup assignments of landscapes, shelters, Park & Ride lots, transit centers, comfort stations and similar areas.
This recruitment will immediately fill up to two (2) Career Service positions, and may also be used to create an eligibility for future Career Service, as well as any fully-benefitted Term-Limited Temporary and/or Special Duty Assignments, valid up to 12 months or until exhausted and at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Interviews are anticipated to occur during the week of February 5 through February 9, 2023, but are subject to change.
Who May Apply
This position is open to King County employees and the general public.
To Apply:
Those interested must submit:
- An online King County application, updated with accurate contact information, and relevant work history going back 10 years (or more, if necessary), with all duties, dates of employment, and reasons for leaving explained clearly.
- Completed supplemental questions.
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Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.
As the Transit Facility Maintenance Worker, you will:
- Hand weeding and vegetation removal
- Litter and trash pick-up and removal
- Cleaning and stocking Transit comfort stations (bathrooms)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate in English and follow simple written and verbal instructions
- Conversational skills and courtesy to exchange or provide routine information
- Ability to work independently and as a member in a diverse team environment
- Demonstrated punctuality, dependability and good attendance record
- Ability to safely perform custodial maintenance work
- Valid Washington State Driver's License by date of hire.
- Excellent driving record
Desirable Qualifications:
- Some landscaping experience
- Familiarity with common hand tools and cleaning equipment
- Custodial or Parks Department background
Necessary Special Requirements:
- Valid Washington State driver's license by date of hire with acceptable driving record
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular work schedule. May be required to lift objects up to 50 pounds. Ability to repetitively bend, kneel, stand, reach, climb, stoop, squat, push and twist.
Work Environment:
Work is performed both inside and outside in both good and inclement weather conditions. May be exposed to dust, wetness and cleaning agents.
Application & Selection Process
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants may be asked to interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks or internal record reviews.
Work locations:
South Facilities- 11911 East Marginal Way South, Building C, Tukwila, WA 98168
North Facilities- 12525 Stone Ave N., Seattle, WA 98133
This position is full-time, scheduled for Monday-Friday, 5:45 am - 2:15 pm. This position is not exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore overtime eligible, with prior supervisory approval.
Union Membership: This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 587.
CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE: 930770 /9
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Ebony Ware, Human Resource Analyst, at eware@kingcounty.gov.
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