Job Title: Facilities and Maintenance Technician I
Department: Maintenance
Classification: Non-Exempt Union
Supervisor Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Remote Status: No
General Summary:
Under general direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Facilities and Maintenance Technician I perform a wide variety of non-technical duties. Supports system maintenance to ensure the safety, availability, reliability, cleanliness and aesthetics of the DPM vehicles, structures, station areas, guideway, MCF, shop and administration area by performing custodial and maintenance work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Cleans interior and exterior of DPM vehicles, cleans maintenance area and other administrative areas;
Picks up and delivers material between vendors, stores and maintenance personnel;
Removes debris from guideway, storm sewers, drains, gutters, and downspouts; removes snow and ice from walkways;
Performs custodial work inside and outside buildings as required;
Performs general labor;
Perform light repairs and maintenance to the trains, as assigned;
Operates motor vehicle (4-wheel drive/standard transmission) with a valid driver's license;
Attends technical and safety training including driver training as required;
Makes on-the-spot analysis of anomalous vehicle and guideway conditions as required;
Assists Mechanical technicians and Electronic Technicians on specific sub-systems, as assigned;
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Given To: N/A

Education, Experience and Qualifications:
Minimum:

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

Some general labor experience, preferably in building maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Essential:

Ability to read and write basic instructions, safety protocols, manuals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
Ability to perform snow removal, de-icing, procedures used to clean system components and maintain a general knowledge of mixing various chemical solutions for different purposes
Ability to use and apply safety procedures for powered equipment such as gasoline generators, powered lawn mowers, snow blowers and gasoline powered vacuum cleaners
Ability to utilize any and all equipment and tools such as trucks, cars forklifts, vacuum cleaners, buffing equipment, vehicle working station, hydraulic lifts, mops, brushes, paint brushes and shovels

Preferred:

Working Environment:

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
May be exposed to a hazardous environment
May be requested to work outside of regular hours for special program events

Physical Demands:

Must be able to perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations:
Walk, stand, sit, speak, hear and use of manual dexterity
Prolonged periods standing, bending and stooping, some sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Lift and carry up to 50lbs

Other Requirements:

Must pass a background check
Must pass complete physical examination and drug screen
Must have a driver’s record compliant to ‘DTC Driving Policy’
Must maintain certification/re-certification of DPM task requirements

The Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC), a Michigan Public Body Corporate, owns and operates the Detroit People Mover. The Detroit People Mover (DPM) was funded and built as part of a federal demonstration project designed to revitalize older, urban cities. The automated guideway system was intended to serve as part of an overall, regional transportation plan and a feeder system for five light rail lines. As a public transit system, it generates approximately 5,000 riders daily for routine business; various attractions, conventions, special and sporting events downtown can increase trips upward of 12-25,000 per day. The mission of the DPM is continuation of safe, reliable, efficient and accessible light rail transportation services that will serve to enhance business development and quality of life functions in Detroit.

Facilities and Maintenance Technician I

Facilities and Maintenance Technician I

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