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Salary: $32.61 Hourly
Location : RTA Administrative Offices, 1825 Third Street, Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 27-1078-02
Department: Maintenance Building & Grounds
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
RTA'S MISSION STATEMENT
We enrich lives by removing barriers to connect our community to more.
JOB SUMMARY
The Riverside Transit Agency is recruiting to fill one full-time vacancy in the Maintenance Department.
Please be advised that this may involve assignment at either our Riverside or Hemet locations. Applicants must be available to work 7 days per week, including holidays and all shifts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential job duties include but not limited to:

• Preventive and remedial maintenance of shop and bus servicing equipment including bus washer systems, fueling stations and shop equipment
• Laying out and constructing structural framing, including walls, roofs, and stairs
• Installing repairing and replacing door jams and doors, drop ceilings, drywall and partitions
• Repairing and replacing fence posts and chain link fences
• Installing lock systems and related equipment; performing preventive and remedial maintenance of HVAC systems
• Maintenance of landscape and all other groundskeeper duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Four years experience in facilities maintenance required. Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations.
Possession of a valid non-restricted California driver's license is required prior to employment.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
Experience as a carpenter, plumber or HVAC technician desirable.
A repair background along with the knowledge and the ability to repair; HVAC systems, Hydraulic lift systems, Camera systems and extensive electrical circuit installation.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A current valid non-restricted Class C Driver's License is required. Additionally, obtain an official DMV Driving History printout from a branch of the DMV(issued not more than 30 days prior to date of application) must be provided with the application. The DMV Driving History must be clear of suspensions for any reason within the past five (5) years and have no more than three (3) points within the past five (5) years, and no two (2) point violations.
No accidents which applicant contributed to cause within 3 years from your application date
Have appeared in court as required
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Note to Internal Candidates:
The following areas will be reviewed as part of the selection process:

• May be required to pass job related skills test(s). Testing may include, but is not limited to:
  • Written test(s)
  • Oral test(s)
  • Practical test(s)
• Past year performance record will be reviewed:
  • Discipline - no more than 1 written warning within last year. Excludes accidents and attendance, which are described below.
  • Must have zero additional disciplinary actions, i.e. no:
    • Further Written Warnings
    • Final Warnings
    • Suspensions
  • Must have no more than 1 Late Arrival within the last 12 months.
  • Must have no more than 1 Attendance Point in the last year.
  • Preventable Accidents - no more than 1 written warning within the last year.
  • Performance Appraisal ratings must be at or above "Meets Standards."
  • Applications to transfer to a different department, will be accepted once the 120 day probationary period has been successfully completed.

The Riverside Transit Agency offers an attractive benefits package. Maintenance employees and Coach Operators are Union members and receive the following benefits:

• The Riverside Transit Agency contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to administer the retirement benefits. The current benefit factor formula for all new hires is 2% at 62. Employees with previous CalPERS membership or membership with another employer who has established reciprocity with CalPERS may be eligible for the 2% at 55 benefit factor formula.
• Medical available to employees at minimal cost with a contribution toward dependent coverage, Chiro/Acupuncture/Vision benefits included with Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance available at no cost for HMO employee only coverage. PPO coverage is offered; however, RTA will pay up to the HMO employee only premium.
• Vision Insurance available at employee cost.
• Symetra Voluntary Insurance available at employee cost.
• Basic Life Insurance ($35,000) provided at no cost.
• Supplemental Life Insurance available at employee cost.
• Deferred Compensation Programs available.
• Free Transportation Pass for employee and eligible dependents.
• Direct Deposit available
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off earned in 1st year: 2 weeks' vacation, 8 floating holidays, 7 regular holidays, and 7 sick leave days.
• Employee Assistance Programs available for employee and immediate family members.

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Please briefly describe your experience in facilities maintenance. Please include the employer and dates where you gained the experience.
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Please briefly describe any experience you may have as a carpenter, plumber or HVAC technician. Please include the employer and dates where you gained the experience.
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INTERNAL APPLICANTS: please describe your general labor experience and advise at which employer you obtained this experience.
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Please be advised that this may involve assignment at either our Riverside or Hemet locations. Applicants must be available to work 7 days per week, including holidays and all shifts (morning, swing or evening). Please confirm you are able to meet these requirements.

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