King County

Overview

King County Metro Transit’s Facilities Division is seeking a Transit Maintenance Constructor I to perform maintenance plumbing, mechanical repairs, and welding repairs on transit buildings, facilities, structures, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, maintain, repair, test, and certify plumbing and piping systems.
• Repair, maintain, test, and electronically record fire prevention and suppression systems.
• Install and anchor equipment to structures in compliance with building codes.
• Maintain and service equipment including pumps and heavy-duty machinery.
• Fabricate and weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals for facility repairs.
• Operate and haul heavy-duty equipment such as cranes and backhoes.
• Maintain records of work performed, materials used, and operating logs.

Requirements

• Three or more years of journey-level work experience in plumbing, welding, or mechanical trades.
• Journey-level knowledge of plumbing and pipefitting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of oxyacetylene and electric arc welding.
• Knowledge of industrial water and wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of fire suppression and sprinkler systems.
• Knowledge of operation and repair of heavy-duty equipment.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and extraction.
• Skill in interpreting building blueprints and design schematics.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and work effectively with diverse individuals.

Additional Information

• This position is full-time, typically scheduled for 40 hours per week.
• Work location is at South Maintenance Facility in Seattle, WA, subject to change.
• Must be available to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 587.