Senior Transit Maintenance Worker

Job Summary

DEFINITION

Leads, schedules,assignsandassistsstaff engaged in themaintenanceand repairof

Transit buildings and facilities. Performs skilled, journey-level trades work and makes cost estimates.

SUPERVISION

Worksunderthegeneralsupervision ofthe Transit Facilities Maintenance Supervisorwhooutlines work assignments, reviews work in progressand upon completion.Exercises technical supervision over Transit Maintenance Workers, outlining work assignments, reviewing work in progress and upon completion.

Representative Duties

Leads, coordinates,schedulesand reviews the work of assigned staff engaged in transit facilities maintenance and repairs. Assigns work to staff and ensures that work orders have been completed. Provides input on employee performance evaluations.

Trains and overseesassigned staff.

Assistsin the remodeling of department facilities and buildings. Coordinates work activities with other City staff.

Receives and prioritizes work requests. Estimates job costs,determinesmaterials and supplies needed to complete a job, orders supplies,materialsand equipment.

Utilizes computerized software applications to assign and process work orders and tracks and monitors completion of work.

Constructs,rebuildsand repairs transit equipment and facilities including various wood and metal structures,equipmentand furniture; prepares surfaces for painting and varnishing and applies surface coverings, asrequired.

Performs skilled rough and finish carpentry work. Performs various refrigeration, plumbing and heating related duties.Assistsin the purchase, installation, repair and maintenance of various plumbing, heating and air conditioning fixtures and performs welding and metal fabrication. Operates forklift and power lifts, asrequired.

Ensurescompliance with applicable Federal,Stateand local codes, regulations and requirements andappropriate safetypractices and procedures.

Monitors systems and inspects, troubleshoots, repairs and/or replaces faulty parts to mechanical and industrial equipment, building structures, plumbing and electrical work order requests.

Coordinates emergency repairs and large, complex projects, as assigned.

Estimates cost of labor and materials forwork orders; obtains competitive prices for equipment and suppliespurchasedby the Department.

Works with CNG fueling systems;monitorsand oversees repairs and maintenance of the fueling systems.

Leads others andassistswith daily, weekly,monthlyand annual preventative maintenance on transit machinery,equipmentand facilities.

Interprets and follows specifications, blueprints, technicalmanualsand schematic drawings to perform installations,servicesand repairs.

Rebuilds components of machinery and equipmentin an effort torepair or extend usability.

Maintains various records related to labor,materialsand work orders.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Skilled rough and finish carpentry work.

Basic electrical, plumbing,carpentryand painting procedures.

Effective building maintenance skills,methodsand techniques.

Tools,equipmentand materials used in general building maintenance and repair.

Applicable Federal,Stateand local building codes and regulations.

Appropriate health and safety precautions and procedures.

Use of hand and power tools and equipment.

Basic mathematics.

Record keeping techniques.

Safe work practices and procedures.

Basic supervisory techniques.

Effective customer servicetechniques.

Ability to:

Schedule, lead, train and coordinate the work of staff.

Organize and prioritize work.

Diagnose,troubleshootand repair complex equipment and components.

Perform a wide variety of skilled journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of transit facilities and equipment.

Perform basic estimation calculations.

Interpret and apply relevant Federal,Stateand local laws and regulations.

Follow and enforce City codes,policiesand standards.

Interpret schematics,blue prints, drawings and technical materials.

Prepare andmaintainaccuraterecordsand reports.

Lift, carry and move heavy objects.

Work at heights up to 50 feet.

Perform physical labor for sustained periods of time.

Operate forklifts and powerlifts.

Follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Establish andmaintaineffectiveand cooperativeworking relationshipswith

City employees,outside contractors,variousbusinessesand agencies,and thegeneral public.

Skill in:

Using a personal computer and applicable software applications.

Using hand and power tools and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent.

Experience: Three years of paid work experience performing building/facilities maintenance and repairs which has included building trade construction and carpentry work.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid class C driver license.Must obtain a California class B driver license within one year of date of hire. Must obtain forklift operator certification within six months of date of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is regularly performedinside and outside in seasonal weather.Physicaldemands mayincludewalking,standing, kneeling, bending,reachingand lifting heavy objects.Work is often performed in cramped and awkward positions. Must be available to respond to emergency situations.May berequiredto visit off-site locations to attend meetings.May berequiredto work evenings or weekendsdependent uponassignment.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an online City application and required supplemental questions to be considered for this position.

Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process and should not be submitted.

NOTE:If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position.

SELECTION PROCESS: All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Testing may consist of the following:

Evaluation of Training & Experience

Oral Interview

Background Investigation:

Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly-talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only).

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.