Senior Facilities Specialist (IBEW Represented)

Description

UNION PAY RATE :

This is a union position represented by the IBEW. The starting hourly rate for this position is contractually set at $41.00.

• Because this is a union position, the benefits differ slightly from those listed in the "benefits package" link below in the following ways :
• New employees will receive 25 days of PTO.
• Employees will receive up to 2 floating holidays per calendar year (2 if they start January - June; 1 if they start July - December).
• 2 Volunteer Days per year, starting in the next calendar year.
• These positions are represented by IBEW and the terms of the bargaining agreement apply.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including, but not limited to :

GENERAL PURPOSE :

Under general supervision, leads, coordinates and implements processes and activities in assigned area of responsibility in the Operations Department / Fleet and Facilities Division. May perform maintenance to facility lighting, power, and control systems (480V / 277V) in addition to the maintenance activities associated with any trade. Coordinates the development and implementation of maintenance plan requirements, operations and management of the Agency's structures and grounds infrastructure including offices, stations, transit centers, platforms, park-and-rides and operation and maintenance shops and the maintenance of non-revenue vehicles. Inspects systems equipment; provides project-specific leadership and trains junior staff; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and Self-performs technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area; assists with the Division's budget management process; coordinates with internal and external parties to improve delivery of maintenance services; evaluates work plans and outcomes relative to the Division's expectations, prepares condition reports; serves as point of contact for facilities related work and directs the flow of information and work orders with contractors and transit partners; and is available and responds to requests for emergency repairs and inclement weather events as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience : High School Diploma / GED with college coursework / technical school certification in facilities management, building trades, electrical trade, mechanical trades, or closely related field and five years of experience performing skilled maintenance at the journeyman level and project management duties that include some supervisory / lead experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications :

Preferred Licenses or Certifications (Electrical focus positions only) :

Required Knowledge and Skills :

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

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