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Transit Maintenance Worker (As-Needed)

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Transit Maintenance Worker (As-Needed)

Salary

$31.05 Hourly

Location

City of Santa Monica, CA

Job Type

Part-Time Temporary

Job Number

259065-01

Department

Santa Monica Department of Transportation

Division

Transit Maintenance

Opening Date

11/24/2025

Closing Date

12/11/2025 5:30 PM Pacific

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Job Summary

DEFINITION

Maintains, repairs and cleans Transit facilities, including buildings, bus stops and equipment.

SUPERVISION

Works under the general supervision of the Transit Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and/or designee.

Representative Duties

Cleans, sweeps, pressure washes, and maintains bus shelters, bus benches, and other bus stop amenities; replaces and affixes signage.

Performs and assists in preventative and maintenance duties around transit facilities, buildings, bus shelters and equipment, including minor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pneumatics, hydraulics, and carpentry; trims shrubs and trees.

Tracks and monitors facilities maintenance and repairs through applicable software applications; identifies and reports safety hazards; inventories supplies.

Inspects industrial machinery and equipment and monitors computerized systems.

Interprets and follows specifications, workorders, technical manuals, and schematic drawings.

Performs custodial duties at facilities and bus layover zones, including cleaning, disinfecting, and replenishing supplies.

Removes graffiti from bus stops and bus stops terminals.

Posts work activity and route detour notices and sets up safety devices, as required.

Uses a forklift to move heavy objects and transport supplies received on pallets.

Follows applicable safety rules and regulations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of:

Safe work practices and procedures

Applicable federal, State, and local codes and safety regulations

Basic cleaning methods and practices

Use of hand and power tools and equipment

Cleaning tools and techniques, including solutions used to remove graffiti

Painting materials, tools, and equipment

General construction practices

Basic mathematics and common measures to calculate square footage, proportions, and volume.

Principles and techniques of customer service

Ability to:

Safely and properly operate power and heavy tools and equipment

Perform physical labor requiring endurance and flexibility

Read and interpret work plans, blueprints, schematics, and operations and service manuals

Perform simple mathematical calculations

Take accurate measurements

Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity

Safely and properly apply various cleaning products, paints, oils, and stains

Perform simple mechanical tasks

Operate a forklift and manlift

Follow oral and written instructions

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationship with City employees and the general public

Provide effective customer service

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent.

Experience: Two years of paid work experience performing facility maintenance duties or custodial work.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid Class C driver license. Possession of a California Class B driver license is desirable. Must obtain forklift operator certification within six months of date of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is regularly performed both inside and outside in seasonal climate and variable weather conditions. Work is performed on ladders and scaffolding around equipment and machinery with moving parts and under wet and slippery conditions. Work requires regular use of various cleaning supplies and solutions, paints, oils, and staining products. Safety training and equipment are provided. Work requires exposure to moving objects, noise, vibrations, dust, dirt, odors, slippery surfaces, biohazards such as feces and oily conditions. Physical demands include moving, climbing, stopping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, carrying, bending, reaching, and lifting. May be required to work evenings and/or weekends.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an online City application and required supplemental questions to be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process and should not be submitted.

SELECTION PROCESS: All applicants will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our employees are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only).

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.