Senior Facilities Specialist (IBEW Represented)

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:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents
• Pet Insurance
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

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.

• Implements the Division’s maintenance plan including the conduct of regular inspections of mechanical, electrical and equipment systems; troubleshoots and determines appropriate  solutions to maintenance and repair problems; performs hands-on repairs, modifications, and renewal work in all trades, and more complex work involving specialty skills; monitors and makes necessary adjustments to operating equipment and controls; completes work order assignments in a timely manner; coordinates, oversees and evaluates the performance of work conducted by contractors; complies with after-hours and on-call requirements to ensure effective and reliable responses to planned and unforeseen incidents and repairs.  
• Leads or assists in the development and maintenance of project schedules, processes, and other methods for organizing and coordinating work to complete preventative and non-routine maintenance and major repair and rehabilitation  projects.  Is the point of cont