Facilities Laborer
Job Summary
Spokane Transit is in the beginning of a dynamic 10-year plan called Connect 2035. 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 Facilities & Grounds 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 landscaping, 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!
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
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:
- Wage range $21.30 – $27.63/hour
- $2.25hr Swing Shift Differential
- $12.75/month Boot allowance (Maximum $459)
- PPO Medical Plans (Vision coverage included)
- Premera Blue Cross – Your Choice 250 Heritage Plus Plan
- HMO Medical Plans (Vision coverage included)
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Core Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Core Buy-Up Plan
- Delta Dental PPO Plan
- WA State Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS)
- PERS 2 or PERS 3
- Deferred Compensation/457 plan
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) employer contribution of $25/month
- Employer Paid Basic life ($25,000), AD&D ($5,000) and long-term disability insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Vacation Accrual Schedule (paid)
- 1 year of continuous service – 1 week
- 2-4 years of continuous service – 2 weeks per year
- 5-9 years of continuous service – 3 weeks per year
- 10-15 years of continuous service – 4 weeks per year
- 16-24 years of continuous service – 5 weeks per year
- 25+ years of continuous service – 6 weeks per year
- Sick Leave Full-time employees – 96 hours per year maximum Part-time Employees 72 hours maximum
.0462 hours earned per hour in paid status - 8 Paid Holidays
- 3 Floating Holidays and 1 birthday floater
- Free bus passes for employee and dependents
- Free Rideshare for Employees
- Onsite workout facility
- Accentra Employee Assistance Program
- See more detailed information on benefits
Interested in Applying?
A resume is 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.