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!

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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:

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.

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