Description
Facilities Specialist This recruitment will be used to fill multiple vacancies.
If you have:
- Experience using a pressure washer and maintaining various surface areas.
- Skills using hand and power tools for performing minor repairs and improvements.
- Minor concrete construction and maintenance (preferred).
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively as a team member.
- Knowledge of health and safety standards and the ability to handle chemicals effectively.
Then this position is for you! Intercity Transit is looking to fill 2 Facilities Specialists positions to maintain multiple stops on Agency routes, including multiple transit shelters, park and ride lots, transit centers, and other passenger amenities owned or operated by the Agency. Examples of Duties
As a Facilities Specialist, you will:
- Repair, replace, clean and maintain bus stop areas, amenities, transit shelters, and park and ride lots.
- Remove and clean graffiti.
- Remove and add rider alerts and bus schedules.
- Empty trash receptacles and safely dispose of biohazards.
- Operate trash compactors.
- Maintain agency assigned vehicle.
- Maintain computer-based records associated with charging parts and materials from inventory and charging labor hours against work orders.
- Purchase parts as needed, report damage and defective parts identified during preventative maintenance.
- Vegetation control and grounds maintenance.
- Assemble and install shelters, kiosks, benches, trash cans, seats, poles, signs and schedule holders.
- Perform other related duties.
Typical Qualifications Are you the one we are looking for?
- High school diploma or GED AND two (2) years of experience performing semi-skilled facilities and/or grounds maintenance activities or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
- Experience operating power tools and equipment, pressure washers, forklift, and agency vehicles.
- Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License.
- Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check, the results of which must meet the agency's hiring criteria.
- Knowledge of biohazards, toxic substances and related protective measures; basic maintenance methods and techniques; and applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minor concrete work experience
- Ability to safely operate a forklift
Supplemental Information What’s in it for you?
- Receive a competitive hourly rate of $30.85-$41.66 in addition to annual general wage/cost of living adjustments typically received in January and step increases in July (if not at top of salary range).
- Receive an additional longevity pay increase when employed for 5 years, 10 years, 15 years and 20 years with a maximum hourly rate of $44.16 when you reach 20 years of employment.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
- PERS Retirement Plans (through Washington State Public Employee’s Retirement System) along with voluntary deferred compensation plans (401k and 457) with employer match up to 8.5%.
- 23.75 to 36 vacation days per year depending upon length of service.
- 12 days of sick leave per year depending upon date of eligibility.
- Paid Bereavement leave for qualifying family members.
- Company issued cell phone.
- $225 annual safety shoe allowance.
Ready to jump on board? We would love for you to apply! Please submit a completed application online at www.intercitytransit.com/employment. You must include a letter of interest and resume that describes how you meet the qualifications of the position. Be advised, we will not consider incomplete applications. Intercity Transit’s preferred method of communication is via email, so an accurate and active email address is essential.
Completed applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
Intercity Transit is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce. Intercity Transit does not discriminate in employment or service on the basis of race, creed, color, origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
We also take pride in being a drug-free workplace. Note that Intercity Transit is subject to requirements of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and CFR Part 40 & Part 655, which prohibit the use of marijuana at any time while employed by Intercity Transit. Page Break
Benefits
Intercity Transit offers its employees an excellent comprehensive benefits package, pension plan, educational benefits, state-of-the-art technology and much more. In addition, some positions are eligible for remote work opportunities and flexible schedules. Health CareWe provide comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for employees and eligible dependents (spouse or significant other and children) through the State of Washington Health Care Authority (HCA). Employees and Intercity Transit pay a monthly premium contribution depending upon the plan chosen.In addition, Intercity Transit offers:
- Employer provided life insurance and optional supplemental coverage
- Employer provided disability insurance and optional supplemental coverage
- Additional supplemental insurance coverage available through AFLAC
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Employees are covered under PERS I, PERS II and PERS III of the Washington State Retirement System. Employee and Employer contributions are required at start of employment. Deferred Compensation Plans (401K and 457) Intercity Transit offers three voluntary deferred compensation plans. Employees who contribute at least 8.5% to a plan receive a 8.5% employer match. Employee contributions are not subject to federal income tax until withdrawn. Longevity Pay Eligible employees will receive a Longevity Benefit upon reaching designated service milestones based on continuous employment and hire date. The benefit is awarded at the applicable milestone rate only and does not compound. Employees with 5–9 years of service receive a 1% Longevity Benefit; 10–14 years receive 2%; 15–19 years receive 4%; and 20 or more years receive 6%. Vacation Leave & Sick Leave Employees accrue 23.75 to 36 vacation days per year depending on length of service. The maximum accrual limit is 360 hours. Employees accrue 12 days of sick leave per year depending upon date of eligibility. The maximum accrual limit is 960 hours. For additional information regarding employee benefits, please visit: Employment Benefits at Intercity Transit.