Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Job Classification Specification

PROPERTY MAINTAINER C
Pay Grade A07

Basic Function
Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled facilities maintenance duties.

Classification Characteristics
Property Maintainer C is an Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) apprentice-level position. Differs from Cabinetmaker, Locksmith, Millwright, Painter, and Plumber, in that Property Maintainer performs skilled or semi-skilled work in one or more designated work areas, while Cabinetmaker, Locksmith, Millwright, Painter, and Plumber perform master-level work in their respective crafts. Incumbent Property Maintainers may be classified at the "C", "B", or "A" skill levels, which are roughly equivalent to the apprentice, journey, and master levels. Property Maintainer positions are categorized into specific areas: carpentry, bus or rail service equipment repair, revenue equipment maintenance, building and grounds work, and sign installation and zone painting. Qualified incumbents may bid into any position within these categories, or may be displaced into any of these categories.

Supervised by: Sr Manager, Facilities Maintenance; Stops & Zones Supervisor; Facilities Maintenance Supervisor; Equipment Engineering Supervisor

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:

Examples of Duties
  • Performs preventive and remedial maintenance of shop and bus or rail servicing equipment including bus washer systems and fueling stations
  • Lays out and constructs structural framing, including walls, roofs, and stairs
  • Installs, repairs, and replaces door jambs and doors, drop ceilings, drywall and partitions, builds concrete block fence foundations
  • Repairs and replaces fence posts and chain link fences
  • Performs design, fabrication and welding of a variety of parts and equipment
  • Installs and maintains bus stop signs and paints and maintains bus zones
  • Operates non-revenue Metro vehicles, weighing 26,001 or more pounds requiring a Class A license, for positions assigned to Bus Property Maintenance in order to transport heavy equipment such as dozer, loader/backhoe, and articulating loader, to various divisions, terminals and layover zones
  • Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Methods, equipment, materials, and safety procedures of applicable crafts
  • Shop math
  • Vehicle operations and safety

Ability to:
  • Perform skilled and semi-skilled facilities maintenance duties in the applicable crafts
  • Read blueprints and schematics
  • Safely operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment
  • Safely operate non-revenue Metro vehicles
  • Follow oral and written instructions
  • Work at heights up to 40 feet
  • Lift and move objects weighing up to 75 pounds
  • Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
  • Read, write, speak, and understand English

Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the PROPERTY MAINTAINER C position MUST meet the following requirements:

  • 1 year full-time experience performing carpentry, facilities construction and maintenance work or mechanical and hydraulic equipment maintenance; AND
  • 1 year full-time training or education at a recognized trade school or approved apprenticeship program in a directly related area
  • Valid California Class C driver’s license
  • Valid California Class A driver’s license for positions assigned to Bus Property Maintenance

Special Conditions
  • Must possess required standard tools of specified trade
  • Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required

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: 4/20/1995
Date Last Revised: 12/30/2009
ATU: 0846A