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Journey Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

AC Transit
$89,876.80 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, pension
United States, Hayward
July 25, 2023
Summary AC Transit is currently searching for experienced candidates for the position of Journey Facilities Maintenance Mechanic. Under supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Foreman, diagnoses problems and makes repairs or replacements of worn or defective parts of equipment; performs construction and remodeling work on buildings, premises, and property; performs other related duties as required. This is an excellent opportunity to work in maintenance operations at one of the largest bus agencies in California. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has an excellent benefits package that includes a pension plan, medical ($120 per month for a family), dental and vision coverage (no cost for vision coverage), flexible spending and a 457 savings plan. Representative Functions Mechanical Diagnoses problems; adjusts, cleans, repairs and replaces defective or worn component parts of steam cleaning equipment, bus washers, fuel island pumps, compressors, heating and air conditioning equipment, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Maintains an equipment and machinery preventative maintenance schedule. Plumbing Reads and interprets blueprints and plans to avoid obstruction and determine the sequence of installation. Skilled in cutting wall and floor openings to accommodate pipes and fittings. Measures and installs pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heaters, fans, water and drainage systems. Cuts and threads pipe, assembles and installs valves and fittings; joins and caulks pipe. Replaces washers, mends pipes, and opens drains. Carpentry Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, plans or schematics. Cuts and installs windows and doors. Installs walls, paneling, light fixtures and ceilings. Builds and installs counters, cabinets and partitions. Verifies structure trueness using plumb bob and level. Installs or replaces door knobs and locks. Property Maintenance Installs, repairs and maintains fencing. Patches concrete and asphalt paving, patches asphalt roofs, repairs or replaces pit boards and gratings in garages. Moves furniture and office equipment. Cleans and maintains shop areas in a neat and orderly condition. Installs metal shelves and lockers. Repairs garage hoists. Painting Textures walls; paints interiors and exteriors of existing or remodeled premises. Lays out and paints parking or traffic lanes and signs. Repaints or fabricates route signs. Record Keeping Records completed maintenance tasks on work orders. Uses the computer terminal for data entry, inquiry and modification. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Experience: Must have three (3) years experience in industrial maintenance mechanics or two (2) years or more of the building construction trades (carpentry, painting, plumbing, heating and air conditioning), where the duties included responsibilities for the functions listed under "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities." Emphasis will be placed on industrial maintenance mechanics experience. Special Requirements Must possess, or obtain, carpentry, plumbing and mechanical tools necessary to perform the duties of the position. Must pass the "heavy lifting" physical. Must successfully complete training on driving a forklift and truck, if not previously qualified. Must possess, or obtain, and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License and meet the District's driving standards. Knowledge Of: Component parts of steam cleaners, bus washers, fuel island pumps and meters, and air compressors; physical properties of wood, sheetrock, metals, asphalt, and cement; welding techniques; the installation and repair of modern mechanical, plumbing and hydraulic systems (including individual components of these systems) and mechanical equipment used in the repair or remanufacture of components and vehicles; safety rules and regulations and use of safety equipment. Ability To: Diagnose problems and determine replacement or repair of parts; make material, labor and equipment estimates based on blueprint study; follow written and oral instructions; perform duties that require standing or walking up to 85% of the time. Skilled In : reading and interpreting blueprints and plans for construction or remodeling and for plumbing installations; use of all hand and power tools used in carpentry, plumbing and property maintenance mechanics; hydraulic and pneumatic systems; painting and fabricating bus route signs Additional Information THIS POSITION IS A UNION POSITION, REPRESENTED BY ATU The Selection Process: The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the filling date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job related qualifications, and those candidates who best meeting the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and/or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation. Vaccination Requirement for Candidates Seeking Employment: Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District has implemented a requirement that requires all candidates for District employment to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including variants, prior to being employed by the District, subject to limited exceptions. AC Transit adopted this vaccination policy as an emergency public health response to mitigate the negative public health consequences associated with increased incidence and test positivity rates and the prevalence of new virus variants, including increased hospitalizations, intensive care unit admissions, and deaths. As such, candidates seeking District employment will be required to: (1) be fully vaccinated (two weeks after completion of the entire recommended COVID-19 vaccination series) and (2) submit a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination card prior to their start date, unless a reasonable accommodation request for a medical or religious exemption has been approved. Benefits: The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. For more than 60 years, we have been an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We are not only an inclusive employer but also offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Employees and eligible dependents have access to the following benefits: Medical - Choice of two Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs): Kaiser Permanente and Health Net. $10.00 office visit co-pays; $5.00 - $35.00 prescription co-pays. Dental - MetLife Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) $50 annual deductible per person/$150 per family; $3,000 per person annual maximum; preventative care covered at 100%; basic and major care covered at 90%; $4,000 lifetime maximum orthodontia covered at 50%. Vision - Vision Service Plan - $10.00 copay; eligible for an exam, lenses, frames or contact lenses every 12 months - based on the last date of service. $200 frame allowance or $120 allowance for contact lenses. Employer paid Basic Life Insurance Employee paid Voluntary Term Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Retirement - employees automatically participate in a lifetime defined benefit plan and have the option to contribute to a 457 deferred compensation plan via payroll deductions. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016 may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, employee may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of the pension. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care, Dependent Care, Parking, Transit AC Transit contributes up to $50.00/month towards an employee's FSA Transit costs Free AC Transit Bus Pass Federal Credit Union Vacation and Sick Leave or Personal Time Off Nine (9) paid holidays; 2 paid floating holidays; 1 paid birthday holiday Tuition Reimbursement - up to $2500 per fiscal year on approved courses Wellness Program AC Transit benefits are negotiated and subject to change based on collective bargaining agreements. Pension: All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2016, may be in the District's Tier II pension plan covered by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). As such, he/she may be required to contribute a small portion of annual income towards the cost of his/hers District pension. ADA Compliant and Drug Free Workplace: The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you have a need for an accommodation, please call Human Resources at (510) 891-4783. The Alameda Contra Costa Transit District has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and those in safety sensitive positions will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing through their period of employment, including random drug and alcohol testing. In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A final job applicant will be tested for five prohibited drugs: Cocaine, PCP, Amphetamines, Marijuana and Opiates. During employment, employees holding safety sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, in the event of an absence of more than 90 days from a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug testing will be performed. Equal Opportunity Employer