Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 1 day ago
Station Appearance Maintainer
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$33.19/hr - $33.19/hrThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) operates the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), which is the largest and busiest commuter railroad in the United States. The Station Appearance Maintainer is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the appearance of LIRR properties, including stations and office buildings.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Clean stations, platforms, public toilets, sidewalks, waiting rooms, ticket offices, general offices; graffiti removal
Shovel snow, empty trash and spread ice-melting chemicals
Operate company vans, cars, and light trucks and spray wash trucks
Routine work includes the operation of mechanical cleaning equipment, use of hydraulic lift gates, and walking behind or riding on cleaning equipment, forklifts, and hand trucks
Heavy box lifting, put timetables in racks, use rakes and shovels, high speed floor polishing equipment, compressors and spray washers
Responsible to complete daily station cleaning reports and to provide reports to supervisors as directed
Receive deliveries and move furniture from one location to another within the complex
Set up as requested: conference rooms, cafeteria, classrooms, etc. This includes the moving of chairs, tables, partitions and temporary walls for scheduled staff meetings or different departments
Drive between Long Island Railroad properties and make minor repairs (e.g., change flat tires) as necessary
Carry pocket pager device while on duty to communicate with supervisors and carry photo identification card to provide positive employee identification at all times
Perform work in accordance with written and oral instructions that specify the priority and frequency of daily duties at each location
Required to wear minimum Level D-type protective clothing (as prescribed by OSHA regulations) which includes, but is not limited to, safety shoes and full-length pants
Qualification
Required
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent (GED or TASC) approved by a State's Department of Education or recognized accredited organization
Must possess a valid Driver's License
Ability to read, follow instructions, and use, mix and handle cleaning chemicals and soaps
Ability to work alone or with a partner with little or no daily supervision
Ability to read and understand LIRR timetables/cleaning schedules
Must be available as directed for emergency and safety-related problems
Must be able to understand and follow road maps and/or written descriptions to travel between locations
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Preferred
Prior related cleaning/maintenance and heavy lifting experience
Benefits
Commuting Assistance – based on operating MTA agency (complimentary transportation pass within the MTA’s jurisdiction and tax-advantaged accounts)
Low Premium – High Quality Health Insurance Plans (lifetime coverage for eligible retirees and their dependents)
Pension plans and retirement savings accounts for eligible employees
Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays provided.
Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees
Employee Assistance Programs
MTA Exclusive Employee Discount Programs
Work Life Services team and Office of the Chaplains unit
Employee Resource Groups
Company
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.
Founded in 1834
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Janno Lieber
Chair & CEO
Sam Tabikh, P.E.
Facilities Engineer and Projects CEO
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