Facilities Laborer
Job Summary
Spokane Transit is in the middle of a dynamic 10-year plan called STA Moving Forward. The purpose of this plan is to maintain, improve, and expand transit services throughout Spokane County to meet the needs of our growing community.
Are you looking for a career in Facilities & Grounds maintenance at a stable company with a great work environment? Then apply to join the maintenance team at Spokane Transit!
Your career with us will start out as a Facilities Laborer where you will perform building and grounds maintenance duties including the cleaning, upkeep and minor repair of all Spokane Transit buildings and grounds. As you assist facilities senior staff in repair and service of equipment and structures, you will prepare yourself to work your way up the ranks from being a Facilities Laborer, to an Associate Building Maintenance Specialist, Building Maintenance Specialist, Lead, or Foreperson.
Come find out why we are Spokane’s best kept secret!
Ideal Candidate Profile
- A Team player
- Respectful
- Accountable
- Neighborly
- Service oriented
- Safety-minded
Our Benefits
In addition to the career opportunity, a competitive salary, and the areas’ recreational activities, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
- Starting wage of $15.42/hr (Wage range $15.42 – $21.30/hour)
- Annual pay step increases up to the top step
- Robust medical plans with affordable monthly premiums
- Dental plan with affordable monthly premiums
- Washington State Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit plan
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) employer contribution of $25/month
- Basic life and long-term disability insurance
- Competitive vacation & sick leave
- 7 paid holidays plus 4 floating holidays per year
- Free bus passes for employees and dependents
- Onsite workout facility
- Cell phone carrier discount
- Gym membership discount
Examples of Duties
- Assist in repairing and servicing equipment
- Mow, edge, and fertilize lawns
- Set up meeting rooms for staff
- Clean carpets and upholstery
- Clean restrooms and offices
- Strip and wax floors
- Remove snow and deice walkways
- Operate forklifts and snow plows (We do the training!)
Education and Experience
- Two years of experience in janitorial/custodial, or groundskeeping related work
- Ability to maintain and safely operate a variety of equipment
- Experience driving vans, trucks, or snow plows safely
- A valid driver’s license with a relatively clean record
- Some Knowledge about facility and grounds maintenance equipment
Interested in Applying?
A cover letter and resume are required along with a completed online application. For more information regarding this position, please contact David Cooper, HR Specialist, at [email protected]. This position is open until filled.
Spokane Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity/race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or veteran status.