Facilities Technician (Special Boiler's License or higher)

• $2,000 after the first 30 days of employment, and
• $2,000 after successfully completing a probationary period.

• Performs fabrication, assembly, installation, repair, cleaning, maintaining, and operating various facilities, equipment, motors, HVAC systems, boilers, exhaust systems and industrial yard equipment.
• Performs grounds maintenance work, operates equipment for lawn care and snow removal at all Metro Transit facilities, Park and Rides, and other metropolitan locations.
• Assists painters, electricians and others.
• Cleans work areas and facilities, indoors and outdoors.
• Perform snow removal
• Perform other related duties.

Any of the following combinations of experience (performing industrial/commercial facility systems maintenance duties, including facility maintenance heating systems and boilers) and completed education (degree field of study in building maintenance related trade such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, pipefitting or building maintenance):

• High school diploma/GED with two (2) years of experience.
• Associate degree or two (2) year college or vocational school program.

• State of Minnesota Special Boiler's License or higher
• Class A Commercial Driver's License
• Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.

• Knowledge of the practices and procedures of industrial/commercial facility maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of various mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic and digital HVAC controls and systems. Knowledge of the care and supervision in the use of strong chemicals.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair of facility systems equipment.
• Knowledge of and skilled in the use of equipment such as : Bobcat, Toolcat, Ventrac, etc... for snow removal or landscaping
• Skill in use of computers related to diagnosing or troubleshooting electrical problems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software and an understanding of construction design drawings preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, ability to write routine reports and correspondence, ability to communicate in English.
• Promotes an equitable, positive and respectful work environment that values cultural and diversity among employees. Requires tact, courtesy and cooperation in dealing with others.

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement
• We provide a competitive salary

More about why you should join us!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Union: Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)
Grade: Wage Class 73
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes, subject to random DOT drug tests

Work Environment:
Position works both inside and outside in varying weather and environmental conditions. One-third to two-thirds of the time works near moving parts or equipment, vibrations and around risk of electrical shock. Typical noise level for this position is loud.

Physical Requirements:
Regularly required to: sit for long periods, stand/walk occasionally, speak using a two-way radio, hear normal conversations and over a two-way radio, reach with hands/arms frequently below chest height and occasionally overhead, on a rare occasion, lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds, must have adequate close vision, distance vision, normal color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

1. We review your minimum qualifications and verify WRE's for internal ATU applicants.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
4. We conduct a selection interview.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position), and a background check which verifies education and employment if not previously verified. A driving record and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

If the position you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management position, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards, you must pass a pass a criminal background check. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the position and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.