Job Information
Dart Facilities/Maintenance and Grounds Person in Des Moines, Iowa
Overview
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) is the largest public transit agency in Iowa. Dart provides resources for those who vanpool, walk, or bike. These services connect thousands of people every day to jobs, school, medical appointments, entertainment and more. DART serves Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Polk County, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights.
What do we offer?
DART offers high-quality, competitive benefits such as:
Health Insurance
Dental Coverage
Group Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
I.P.E.R.S. Retirement System
Long Term Disability
Holidays
Employee development and the opportunity to advance within the organization
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Building & Grounds Supervisor, this position will perform, on a bid shift, semi-skilled repair work in the upkeep of physical premises, buildings, facilities and grounds.
This is a full-time day shift position M-F.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED AS NEEDED):
Perform preventive maintenance in the form of troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing DART buildings, facilities, fixtures, equipment and property involving HVAC, carpentry, painting, masonry, electrical, plumbing and mechanical
Analyze and diagnose equipment problems while identifying safety hazards
Maintain plants, trees, ground covers and other landscaping materials and irrigations systems to include planting, watering, feeding and maintain flower beds, shrub beds, mulch/rock beds and trees
Install new/replacement equipment and materials in all facilities by performing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, masonry, glazing, boiler, hydraulic, pneumatic, irrigation, heating, refrigeration, ventilating, air conditioning and other maintenance work
Perform snow removal activities to include plowing, sanding operations and handwork
Safely operate any non-revenue company vehicle and/or heavy equipment including 4-wheeler, bobcat, tractors, lawn mowers, chippers/shredders and paint sprayer
Safely operate electrical and air powered tools, pipe fitting, welding, hydraulic, pneumatic and other mechanical tools, snow removal and salt spreader equipment and/or other heavy equipment assigned to the department
Trouble shoot, diagnoses and repairs malfunctions in boilers, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, heating, refrigeration, ventilating and air conditioning, irrigation and other systems, structures and equipment
Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics and technical manuals pertaining to facilities and equipment installed and serviced
Conforms to all safety regulations and practices
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED
A minimum of two years’ experience in skilled maintenance or construction work
Special Requirements:
Valid Iowa CDL with Air Brake and Passenger endorsements with satisfactory driving record
No attendance problems within the last two years
No disciplinary issues within the last 12 months
IDOT Physical and Drug Test are required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
On a normal work day, this position requires:
Prolonged periods of standing, walking, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and physical activity
Frequently lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift, push, pull up to 100 pounds
Extensive use of hands, fingers, legs and arms in operations requiring constant motion
Must be able to reach/extend hand and arms in any direction (horizontal and vertical movement)
Must be able to seize and hold objects with hand or hands and use fingers to carry out designated tasks
Clarity of vision sufficient to see objects clearly at distances of 20 inches or less.
Ability to hear normal verbal conversations