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Description 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 Transit System Maintenance Worker in Lakewood. Pierce Transit is an independent municipal organization, dedicated to fulfilling the mission of improving people's quality of life by providing safe, reliable, innovative, and useful transportation services that are locally based and regionally connected.

We are currently recruiting for a conscientious and detail-oriented Transit System Maintenance Worker (Route Custodian) to join the Facilities Maintenance Division in Lakewood. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone with a solid work history, a track record for reliability and a reputation for providing good customer service. The person we are looking for is a self-starter who will enjoy stepping into an active role that will include both indoor and outdoor work.

The ideal candidate is looking for a chance to demonstrate their great work ethic and can-do attitude in a role that offers stability, excellent benefits, and career growth opportunities. Some of the regular duties in this position will include: Following an assigned route to perform custodial work. Ensuring cleanliness at bus shelters, seating areas at bus stops and transit centers, emptying trash cans, washing windows, walls, and restrooms and replenishing supplies.

Conducting an array of custodial work in and around Pierce Transit buildings and adjacent grounds. If you're not currently living in the Lakewood-area, that's not a problem. We may be able to help with reimbursing up to $2,500 in moving expenses for those who physically relocate their primary residence to the Pierce/King/Thurston County area (substantiated with receipts).

Washington State was recently recognized as being number 1 in the nation for quality of life; read more about that here. BENEFITS: At Pierce Transit, our employees' health is important to us too. That's why we offer two on-site gyms and an incredible Wellness Program in addition to excellent medical, dental, and vision packages.

If your career goals change while you're employed, we are here to help. Pierce Transit offers $5,000 per year (up to a total of $18,000) in Tuition Assistance after your one-year anniversary. Certifications, and career skills must be connected to a position at Pierce Transit.

All employees of Pierce Transit 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 compensation. Employees are not covered under the Social Security System except for a 1.45% payment for Medicare

Pierce Transit provides an ORCA Card benefit for each employee and a family member. 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: Employees are eligible for differential pay per the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local #758 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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. Vacation leave accrual rates increase per the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Essential Functions The following functions are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Cleaning seating areas at bus stops and transit centers, emptying trash cans, washing windows, walls, and restrooms and replenishing supplies; Sweeping, mopping, and polishing floors; Operating a pressure washer to clean structures, pavement and equipment; Cleaning walkways and grounds adjacent to assigned buildings; Ensuring that rubbish, weeds and waste paper are removed; Sweeping parking lots; shoveling snow and spreading sand in parking lots and transit centers; Cleaning shelters, and as needed preparing and providing touch up painting; Cleaning work areas and equipment after completion of job assignment and moving furniture and equipment as requested.

Has regular and predictable attendance. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Required: High school diploma or equivalent. One year of experience performing the duties of laborer or custodian or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver license with acceptable driving record throughout employment. Knowledge of: the care and use of mops, brooms, scrub brushes, power sweepers and scrubbers, dusters, vacuum cleaners and floor polishers; the use of cleaning materials such as soaps, powders, strippers, polishes, waxes, and graffiti removers. Ability to: work well alone and in a team environment; understand and follow oral or written instructions; learn all equipment operations; perform computerized work order methods and procedures; pass a job related examination; drive all job related vehicles and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license.

Supplemental Information Application Instructions To be considered for this vacancy, you must apply online: The online application must include a chronological work and/or education history covering a ten-year period. At least 3 professional references, to include a current or recent supervisor, with names, professional titles, and current phone numbers and email addresses. For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact Recruitment staff at 253-581-8095 or jobs@piercetransit.org

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com. Pierce Transit Is An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Pierce Transit has a strong commitment to the community we serve and our employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Pierce Transit's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.