Facilities Tech II (AMF)

Company Name: Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA)

Title of Position: Facilities Tech II (AMF)

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Location: Aspen, Colorado

Pay Range: Hiring/Starting pay range is $23.24- $30.20/hourly, based on experience.

Benefits: Benefits include (but are not limited to): Paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and hearing insurance with FSA/HSA, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), 401(a) and 457(b) retirement plans, EAP, ski pass, etc. For more detail -

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of Facilities and Capital assets and ensuring they are kept in a state of good repair as directed by the Facilities Management team. Performs repairs and maintenance of bus maintenance facilities, Rubey Park, RFTA bus stops, Employee Housing, Office buildings and other facilities as directed by Supervisor. This position is also responsible for fostering good working relationships with other departments within the organization. This position will at times operate with minimal level of autonomy and it is expected that personnel in this position exhibit excellent decision-making skills.

Essential Job Duties

• Safety is the top priority at RFTA and this position is responsible for the following safety activities:
  • Responsible for insuring that all work is performed in a safe and professional manner.
  • Responsible for insuring that all facilities and equipment are properly maintained and safe and in proper working condition.
  • Responsible for following all safety rules and regulations.
  • According to department standards, conducts periodic safety inspections, walk-arounds, and attends training meetings.
• Operates vehicles while in strict compliance with RFTA policies, directives, and procedures and all Federal and Colorado traffic laws and regulations.
• Utilizing the Organizations Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system this person will monitor and maintains RFTA Facilities, using preventative practices and ordering parts from vendors not in storekeeper. This includes cleaning, painting, general/preventative maintenance, and repairs related to electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fueling, bus wash, garage doors, and fluids management/dispensing systems utilizing the EAM software system.
• Performs grounds maintenance, including lawn mowing, snow and ice removal. Operates a variety of hand tools and power tools, motorized vehicles, and light equipment as required.
• Performs a variety of general cleaning, including but not limited to, cleaning facility restrooms, refilling dispensers and paper products, cleaning office/workspaces, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, removing garbage, washing windows, dusting, cleaning out lounge refrigerators.
• Controls, contains, and cleans up hazardous materials on a regular basis.
• May periodically provide direction or assistance to Custodial Staff in the absence of Facilities Supervisor.
• Must be willing to work at any location, provide vacation/sick coverage for all facilities and serves on-call 24/7/365.
• Facility and Trail Technicians that are broken out of their normal duties to assist with snowplow activities are eligible for a shift differential defined by the Facilities and Trails Handbook.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, standards, and conduct expectations to the highest degree so as to exemplify professional behavior in the workplace. Ensures supervisors are aware of any relevant events or issues with employees, equipment, or performance.
• Actively and continuously improves professional knowledge, skills, and abilities by participating in routine training sessions and seminars relevant to position and job duties.
• Meets attendance/participation standards for routine safety meetings and training sessions.

Other Job Duties

• As assigned by manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Adheres to and actively works towards personal, department, and organizational goals and performance standards.
• Basic computer skills and data entry ability.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others and abide by RFTA code of conduct.
• Ability to problem-solve and diagnose issues based upon knowledge of equipment and facilities.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions found on Safety Data Sheet, product labels, in employee safety manuals, and emergency procedures manuals.
• Basic knowledge of safe material handling and routine maintenance working practices.
• Basic ability to safely operate all equipment associated with Facilities and Grounds.
• Solid ability to physically perform work required.
• Basic knowledge of proven and safe construction, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and electrical methods.
• Solid mechanical aptitude in all equipment associated with Facilities and Grounds.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent knowledge required to successfully perform the job duties, including ability to understand, speak, read, and write English.

Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in at least two (2) of the following fields are preferred but not required: painting, drywall, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, landscaping, heavy equipment operation, or electrical.
• Position also requires experience using the following types of equipment: bobcat, scissor lift, dolly, pickup truck with a plow and forklift.

Certifications and Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License
  • If employee possesses an out of state driver's license they must provide Colorado license within 90 days of hire.
• Underground Storage Tank (UST) Class C Operator Certification
• Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Certifications

Application Deadline/Closing Date

No deadline. Posting will remain until all open positions are filled.

How to Apply

Please apply via the RFTA website. This position, and all current open positions, are located here -

RFTA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.