General Maintenance Tech

POSITION: GENERAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
A General Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness of the
maintenance department and different maintenance areas. They perform maintenance and cleaning duties
at all MTA facilities sweeping and washing all Mass Transportation Authority vehicles and equipment.
After proper training they may perform semi-skilled maintenance and repairs of light and heavy-duty
transit vehicles maintenance and repair of building grounds and equipment and vehicle painting and
body repairs.

SUPERVISED BY: MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain good working relations with co-workers and supervisors
Clean and maintain the maintenance department including work areas the maintenance
offices and the employee restrooms
Sweeping mopping and cleaning windows and walls
Remove trash from working areas
Use power washing equipment to clean facilities equipment and vehicles
Clean and maintain the grounds surrounding MTA facilities
Perform major cleaning of all vehicles and equipment including interior and exterior; sweep
and/or vacuum floors including driver platforms; wash floors; clean windows; dust ledges
dash areas wheel housings and fixtures
Report defects found on vehicles and/or equipment
Proper servicing of vehicles and equipment as required: Includes changing headlights
flasher bulbs and replacing wiper blades changing oil and replacing filters
Check and fill as required all vehicle and equipment fluids daily: Includes oil levels
radiator coolants transmissions fluids and alcohol
Fuel buses
Shovel snow
Operate snow removal equipment and other equipment as assigned
Perform facility vehicle and equipment sanitation functions as assigned
Assist mechanics as assigned
Change and repair tires
Retrieve and reposition vehicles
Perform minor corrective maintenance to ready fleet
Perform road service calls
Production servicing and installation of advertising signs and frames on vehicles
Perform other duties assigned

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to understand the applications and use of cleaning materials and supplies
Ability to understand the applications and use of lawn materials supplies and equipment
Valid Michigan Drivers License
Ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (MTA trains for CDL)
Ability to pass criminal and reference checks
Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screen
Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Maintain continuous professional attitude appearance and conduct at all times
Maintain sound judgement in determining and reporting all pull-offs incidents or accidents
and equipment defects
Insure vehicle cleanliness
Meet standards required by Mass Transportation Authority including no addiction to alcohol
or drugs
Maintain an excellent driving record
Wear and maintain authorized uniform
Maintain a clean well-groomed appearance at all times
Be punctual and report for duty in the prescribed manner
Comply with all MTA rules and regulations and contractual requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Daily use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects tools or controls.
Reaching with arms and hands; walk climb or balance; stoop kneel or crouch
Perform duties in outside exposed weather of extreme cold or heat or wet and humid
conditions
Must be able to tolerate some vibration and moderate exposure to mechanical parts
Must be able to safely fit behind the steering wheel of the standard vehicle operated by MTA

WAGE: $23.96 per hour plus benefits OR $23.96 per hour plus a monthly amount in lieu of
benefits

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are available at
. Submit resume and application to MTA is an equal
opportunity employer!