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Transit Facility Maintenance Worker I

City of Gainesville28 open roles

Pay
$16 an hour
Where
Gainesville, Fl
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If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account.

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

GG_Transportation: Regional Transit System (RTS) Maintenance

Salary Range Minimum:

$16.23

Salary Range Maximum:

$21.46

Closing Date:

10/12/2026

Job Details:

This is manual labor performing skilled and semi-skilled tasks at the Regional Transit System (RTS) facilities. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under direct supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on maintenance.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

This is manual labor performing skilled and semi-skilled tasks at the Regional Transit System (RTS) facilities.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under direct supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on maintenance.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower-level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Constructs, repairs, and maintains roadside shelters, lights, solar panels, benches, and trash cans. Services, repairs, and maintains pumps and motors. Repairs, overhauls, and installs shop equipment.

Installs and repairs hardware on shelters, lights, solar panels, benches, and trash cans. Including minor electrical repairs on facilities and shop equipment.

Performs carpentry and painting tasks, including prefabrication and assembly tasks.

Repairs and replaces toilets and sinks and performs minor plumbing repairs.

Repairs and replaces electrical outlets/lights and performs minor electrical repairs.

Works from sketches, blueprints, and instruction material.

Performs routine grounds, road right-of-way cleaning, and preventive maintenance at bus stops and transit facilities. This includes trimming and pruning of shrubbery and small trees, edging sidewalks and curbs, raking leaves, emptying and picking up trash, and reporting/repairing deficiencies.

Cleans, maintains, and makes minor repairs to equipment. Operates power saws, drills, cranes, pressure washers, lifts, and related equipment.

Inspects, cleans, fuels, and washes maintenance trucks and associated equipment.

Drives vehicles and tows trailers to and from various facilities.

Maintains the orderly storage of tools and equipment.

Inspect fire extinguishers and eye wash stations. Keeps required records.

Transfers waste products from satellite containers, engine oil, coolant, and used oil filters to storage tanks and/or shipping drums. Moves full drums into the containment area and ensures drums are properly marked.

Coordinates with waste contractors' staff on site to identify products awaiting disposal. Check the waste manifest for correct quantities/products being transported for disposal.

Maintains oil water separator, removes sludge from pit sumps, and properly stores waste.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May supervise temporary helpers.

May require moving and lifting heavy equipment, tables, and chairs for special events and programs.

May monitor special events and programs, including cleaning up at the conclusion.

May be required to transport, mix, handle, or use hazardous materials (other than gasoline, batteries, pumping fuel, or access to normal janitorial cleaning materials).

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma and twelve (12) months of experience in laboring work, including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance, repair, or construction work.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid Florida Driver’s License

Certifications

Forklift Certification is required within three (3) months of appointment.

Aerial Lift Certification is required within six (6) months of appointment.

Scissor Lift Certification is required within six (6) months of appointment.

Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification, Intermediate Level required within six (6) months of appointment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge to set up barricades and other temporary traffic control devices in accordance with current standards.

Knowledge of the precautions necessary to perform work safely.

Knowledge of tools used in grounds keeping, facility maintenance, and construction.

Knowledge of working with electricity and repair methodology.

Knowledge of local and state regulations on local and state Right of Way (ROW).

Basic electrical troubleshooting skills.

Ability to analyze problems, exercise sound judgment, and make logical and valid conclusions.

Ability to prepare and maintain records, reports, and work requests.

Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions.

Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public, including angry and/or abusive individuals.

Ability to read and understand detailed and complex work schedules and diagrams.

Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Ability to conform to grooming and dress codes (uniforms furnished).

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work-related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work requires physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential functions.

Work requires bending, kneeling, crawling, and pushing/pulling up to a maximum of 100 pounds.

Work requires climbing/working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and stairs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work may require the performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.

Work may require exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals, including oil, oil sludge, fiberglass materials, and resins.

Work may require performing tasks in and around heavy traffic.

Work may require exposure to prolonged high noise levels.

Must maintain assigned tools.

May be required to work outside regularly scheduled hours depending on department needs.

Note:

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans' Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at [email protected] or by calling 352-334-5077.

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