About the Department

Performs semi-skilled maintenance work for the Battle Creek Transit on coaches and facilities; maintains grounds and equipment around bus shelters and various Transit facilities; and performs related work as required. This position is a Department of Transportation Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory, random drug and alcohol testing pursuant to Federal and City regulations and policies.

Position Duties

• Inspects physical facilities and coaches for such factors as cleanliness, safety, and appearance.
• Keeps interior floors, windows, and seats of coaches clean; keeps exterior of coaches clean.
• Fuels and services coaches (checks oil, water, and transmission fluid levels).
• Probe and change fare boxes.
• Performs grounds maintenance at various Transit facilities such as lawn mowing, snow removal, and pulling weeds.
• Maintains progress sheets and daily work orders.
• Prepares records and reports as required.
• Places bus stop signs and performs maintenance in and around bus shelters.
• Assists in various other maintenance tasks at Transit facilities.
• Operate buses of various sizes, a truck and/or light equipment.
• May purchase supplies and materials.
• Clean building facility's including but not limited to janitorial duties, painting, some building maintenance

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalent.
• Ability to acquire a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake endorsement within 60 days. 
• One (1) year of experience in responsible janitorial and/or maintenance/utility work.
• Considerable knowledge of janitorial/maintenance techniques and procedures preferred.
• Reasonable knowledge of safety standards and practices related to cleaning supplies.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to prepare/maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to perform simple plumbing tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relation-ships with the public and other employees.
• Skill in the use of basic hand tools, lawn care, cleaning, and snow removal equipment.

Other Qualifications

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Expected to perform the following or it is a critical part of the position:  Standing, walking, driving a motor vehicle, lifting (0-50 lbs.), pushing or pulling, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, squatting, reaching, grasping, holding, repetitive movements, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, seeing (near and/or far, depth perception, and field of vision), hearing, talking, and working inside and outside.  

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:  

Working in wet surroundings, working at night, around loud noises, in low temperature and inclement weather, with poor ventilation, around dust and/or fumes, and working with cleaning solvents, gasoline, and fuel oil.