TROLLEY STATION FACILITIES CLEANER (SERVICEPERSON) - San Diego California

Company: San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
Location: San Diego, California
Posted On: 11/16/2024

Job Description

Maintaining efficiency and economy in operations management requires flexibility in job assignments. While each employee shall have a primary responsibility for the job in which that employee has been hired or later promoted to, each employee may be expected to perform other jobs from time to time.

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor, the Serviceperson performs general maintenance, repair, cleaning and landscaping for all MTS Rail stations, parking lots, right-of-way's, buildings and yards.

Servicepersons are scheduled to work the morning or afternoon shift, with shift assignments bid on in seniority order. Servicepersons can expect to be assigned to work nights, weekends, and holidays until such time as their individual seniority allows them to bid to more desirable shifts and days off, and will work overtime if required for operational efficiency. Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions

• Attends daily briefings for assignments and instructions.
• Travels to assigned trolley stations, substations, parking lots, right-of-way's, buildings and yards via company vehicle or trolley.
• Brings all necessary equipment to complete designated tasks to assigned locations.
• Cleans trolley stations (4-6 per shift): picks up litter and debris, removes graffiti, cleans glass, polishes ticket vending machines, power washes and hoses down platforms, sweeps trackways, and empties trash cans.
• Operates forklifts, if trained and qualified.
• Cleans buildings and yards: empties trash cans, removes and replaces trash bags, cleans lunch/break room areas and wipes down all surfaces; clean restrooms, sweeps and mops all floor surfaces, empties ashtrays, seals and waxes floors with power machines as necessary, cleans LRV wash drains and service tanks every other week, pressure washes pits, cleans drains and checks for proper sump operation weekly, picks up trash and debris.
• Landscapes stations and substations (1-2 per shift): pulls weeds, trims hedges with gas-operated hedge trimmer, trims trees with a pole saw, checks and repairs irrigation systems, installs sprinklers and sprinkler heads, mends chain link fences using a spot welder if trained and qualified.
• Loads supplies, paints, installs metal roofs on stations, assists with concrete work, removes and replaces damaged wood.Duties May Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following:
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    
    Knowledge of or ability to learn MTS policies and regulations; ability to read, understand and apply MTS policies, regulations and union labor contracts; ability to write letters, memoranda and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct English; ability to speak clearly, distinctly and effectively in person-to-person or small group situations using tact and diplomacy; ability to coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement decisions and delegate responsibilities to appropriate personnel; ability to establish and maintain priorities in order to complete assignments by deadlines without detailed instructions; ability to exercise prudent and timely judgment in normal and emergency situations; ability to stand for long periods of time; must have a flexible schedule and be available to work on days, nights, weekends and holidays.
    
    Physical Requirements
    
    The successful candidate must be able to fulfill the physical demands of the job such as driving, walking, climbing stairs, stooping, sitting, bending, reaching overhead and heavy lifting (must be able to lift 75 pounds unaided). Must be able to walk for extended periods of time, often on uneven ground or in confined places, and work outdoors in inclement weather conditions. Must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle and perform tasks involving manual dexterity, such as use of a computer and 10-key. Must be able to carry equipment and wear black or dark brown work boots with closed toes. Work may at times require more than 8 hours per day, variable shifts, or require irregular hours to perform the essential duties of the position. Duties will be performed primarily in an outdoor environment.
    
    Experience/Education/Certificates/License(s)
    
    A high school diploma or GED certificate is preferred, but not required. Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license. A copy of the K-4 DMV driving record must accompany application. No applicant will be considered whose traffic record reflects irresponsibility or disregard of traffic rules and laws.
    
    GENERAL:
    
    Must satisfactorily pass all applicable examinations including, but not limited to, a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check.
    
    SALARY:
    
    $20.57 per hour
    
    DISCLAIMER: The above described job elements are intended to indicate the general nature and levels of work being performed by employees assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required of employees so classified. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. More...

        

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