Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTOR
Pay Grade C04
Basic Function
| To provide training in the maintenance and repair of facilities and other related equipment. |
Classification Characteristics
Supervised by: Manager, Equipment Maintenance Instruction; Equipment Maintenance Instruction Manager
Supervises:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are
required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:
- Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers
and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
- Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable,
on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
- Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization
that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
- Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
- Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying
best practices for continuous improvement.
- Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources
and reduce green-house gas emissions.
- Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every
Metro employee.
- Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class
performance and service.
- Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes,
regulations and policies.
- Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.
Examples of Duties
- Conducts classroom and individualized training on multi-craft Facilities Maintenance, including electrical and electronic systems, mechanical systems, equipment, signage, bus and rail service support, and building and grounds property maintenance
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Prepares lesson plans, schedules, and testing performance exams
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Provides hands-on demonstration in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment
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Conducts High Rail certification and recertification training
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Conducts NFPA training relative to Los Angeles City Regulation Number 4 requirements
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Provides or coordinates specialized training on equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and washers
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Develops electrical and mechanical training and testing materials
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Coordinates specialized and developmental training needs with division heads
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Reports to various work locations to provide training and/or technical support to facilities maintenance personnel
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Keeps abreast with current electrical and mechanical technology by attending vendor training sessions
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Provides orientation to personnel on lighting maintenance
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Keeps abreast of Federal, state, and local electrical codes
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Establishes safety guidelines on maintenance procedures
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Coordinates with General Services on custodial requirements and procedures
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Interviews and tests applicants
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Operates shop and field tools and equipment related to facilities maintenance for demonstration purposes
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Reviews, updates, and distributes new manuals and training materials
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Provides orientation to personnel on new equipment and systems
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Analyzes vendor training materials
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Prepares reports and correspondence
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Reviews and participates in facilities and equipment-related accidents investigations
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Serves as technical expert for troubleshooting electrical and mechanical maintenance problems
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Analyzes situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
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Develops and assesses safety programs
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Advises on technical issues to other department personnel
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Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Theories, principles, and practices of repair and electrical and mechanical components and systems related to facilities maintenance
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Mechanical and electrical design, construction, installation, maintenance practices, procedures, methods, and equipment found in a manufacturing or maintenance facility environment
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Federal, state, and local electrical codes
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Safe electrical procedures
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Safe and proper use of tools and other equipment
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Read and understand blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics
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Applicable safety, environmental, and vehicle laws, rules, and regulations
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Development of curricula, learning objectives, lesson plans, and assessment techniques
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Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures utilized in custodial work
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Ability to:
- Plan, organize, and monitor training of skilled personnel in maintenance and repair of equipment and related systems
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Obtain a California Class "A" driver license during probationary period
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Communicate effectively orally and in writing
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Operate computers and computer software
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Assess training needs
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Develop lesson plans
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Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
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Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
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Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
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Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
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Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Safely operate Metro vehicles
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the FACILITIES MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTOR position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- Associate's degree in related field or equivalent training from a recognized college or trade school
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3 years’ experience performing work or training in the repair or maintenance of facilities operations
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Valid California Class C driver's license
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Experience as outlined above may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis
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Special Conditions
- Exposure to electrical, mechanical, chemical, and physical hazards
- Must be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license in order to operate an emergency response (Hi-Rail) equipment
- Must be able to work different shifts to respond to facilities training needs and emergencies
- Must comply with all California Occupational Safety & Health Act (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and protective gear "including but not limited" to respirators and/or hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
- Must have normal color vision
- Must obtain rail safety and wayside worker protection safety certification
- Positions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations
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| Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations. |
Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Date Originally Created: 3/17/2015 11:16:38 AM
Date Last Revised: 3/17/2015 12:09:57 PM
AFSCME: 4624C