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City of Santa Monica
Transit Maintenance Worker
SALARY
$25.97 - $32.06 Hourly
$2,077.91 - $2,565.18 Biweekly
$4,502.13 - $5,557.88 Monthly
$54,025.56 - $66,694.56 Annually
LOCATION
City of Santa Monica, CA
JOB TYPE
Full-Time Regular
JOB NUMBER
233062-01
DEPARTMENT
Santa Monica Department of Transportation
DIVISION
Transit Maintenance
OPENING DATE
07/10/2023
CLOSING DATE
7/21/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Maintains, repairs and cleans Transit facilities, including buildings, bus stops and equipment.
SUPERVISION
Works under the general supervision of the Transit Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and/or designee.
Representative Duties
Cleans, sweeps, pressure washes, and maintains bus shelters, bus benches, and other bus stop amenities; replaces and affixes signage.
Performs and assists in preventative and maintenance duties around transit facilities, buildings, bus shelters and equipment, including minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pneumatics, hydraulics, and carpentry; trims shrubs and trees.
Tracks and monitors facilities maintenance and repairs through applicable software applications; identifies and reports safety hazards; inventories supplies.
Inspects industrial machinery and equipment and monitors computerized systems.
Interprets and follows specifications, workorders, technical manuals, and schematic drawings.
Performs custodial duties at facilities and bus layover zones, including cleaning, disinfecting, and replenishing supplies.
Removes graffiti from bus stops and bus stops terminals.
Posts work activity and route detour notices and sets up safety devices, as required.
Uses a forklift to move heavy objects and transport supplies received on pallets.
Follows applicable safety rules and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Knowledge of:
Safe work practices and procedures
Applicable federal, State, and local codes and safety regulations
Basic cleaning methods and practices
Use of hand and power tools and equipment
Cleaning tools and techniques, including solutions used to remove graffiti
Painting materials, tools, and equipment
General construction practices
Basic mathematics and common measures to calculate square footage, proportions, and volume.
Principles and techniques of customer service
Ability to:
Safely and properly operate power and heavy tools and equipment
Perform physical labor requiring endurance and flexibility
Read and interpret work plans, blueprints, schematics, and operations and service manuals
Perform simple mathematical calculations
Take accurate measurements
Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity
Safely and properly apply various cleaning products, paints, oils, and stains
Perform simple mechanical tasks
Operate a forklift and manlift
Follow oral and written instructions
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationship with City employees and the general public
Provide effective customer service
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
Experience: Two years of paid work experience performing facility maintenance duties or custodial work.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid Class C driver license. Possession of a California Class B driver license is desirable. Must obtain forklift operator certification within six months of date of hire.
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.
SELECTION PROCESS: All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most 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:
Written Examination: 100%
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.
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.
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 workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our employees 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.
SELECTION PROCESS: All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most 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:
Written Examination: 100%
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.
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.
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 workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our employees 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is regularly performed both inside and outside in seasonal climate and variable weather conditions. Work is performed on ladders and scaffolding around equipment and machinery with moving parts and under wet and slippery conditions. Work requires regular use of various cleaning supplies and solutions, paints, oils, and staining products. Safety training and equipment are provided. Work requires exposure to moving objects, noise, vibrations, dust, dirt, odors, slippery surfaces, biohazards such as feces and oily conditions. Physical demands include moving, climbing, stopping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, carrying, bending, reaching, and lifting. May be required to work evenings and/or weekends.
Agency
City of Santa Monica
Address
1685 Main Street, Room 101
P.O. Box 2200
Santa Monica, California, 90401
Phone
310-458-8697
Website
https://www.santamonica.gov/departments/human-resources
Transit Maintenance Worker Supplemental Questionnaire
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
Yes
No
Please indicate which class of valid driver's license (Class A, Class B, or Class C) you possess.
Are you willing to accept as-needed (temporary) work without benefits?
Yes
No
A valid forklift operator certificate is required within six months of date of hire. Do you currently possess a valid forklift operator certificate? If YES, please submit a copy with your application.
Yes
No
Please describe your experience performing facility maintenance duties and/or custodial work. (Include length of time, organization, and any related certifications). If you have no such experience, mark N/A.
Please describe any experience you may have performing facility repair duties. (Include length of time, organization, and any related certifications). If you have no such experience, mark N/A.
* Required Question
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