Facilities Helper

Utah Transit Authority hiring for Facilities Helper jobs in Cottonwood Heights, UT, US

Facilities Journeyman Job Summary

Assists facilities mechanics and other advanced-skill employees in performing repairs and maintenance to buildings, grounds, train stations, and various other facilities. Uses required hand and power tools and equipment; snow removal equipment, tows trailers that require a CDL operates company vehicles, trucks, vans forklifts, lifting equipment, backhoes and operates various other equipment.

*All UTA Facilities Helpers can enjoy a $2,000 Hiring Incentive. Ask for details!*

Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION/TRAINING

• One year specialized technical training in mechanical and electrical maintenance or related to facilities maintenance (i.e. electrical, HVAC, etc.).

EXPERIENCE:

• One year previous work experience in some aspect of physical facilities maintenance.
• Must be able to pass standardized test.
• Must have required tools
• Must be able to acquire and maintain CDL and DOT card.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. Be a safe driver with no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years. Have no convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or any drugs within the past 10 years.
• Must be able to work some overtime and holidays as needed.
• Must be proficient at a basic level in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. (preferred)

•  -  OR -

  An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  [UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]
  
  

UTA’s benefits package for full-time maintenance employees includes:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
• Health and Wellness Clinics for on-site medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• 13 days of paid time off (9 personal days and 5 vacation days). Increase in paid time off with tenure at UTA.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for both bachelor’s and master’s degree.
• Apprenticeship programs available as well as other training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.

For more information on UTA’s Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits

Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm with Friday/Saturday, Saturday/Sunday or Sunday/Monday off.
*Shift and days off subject to change


Pay Rate: $26.04 - $29.04 per hour plus $1.00 - $1.50 shift differential if applicable. This is a three year wage progression.