FACILITIES SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

Basic FunctionUnder moderate supervision, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled repairs, installation and maintenance procedures relating to mechanical and electrical components and systems of Metro's Bus & Rail facilities and Gateway Headquarters building.Recruitment Timelines: Multiple choice exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of May 18, 2026; performance exams the week of June 01, 2026; and interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of June 15, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.BusPerforms preventive and restorative maintenance of shop and bus servicing equipment and electrical systems, including bus washer systems, fueling stations, and roll-up garage doors using basic tools of mechanical tradeTroubleshoots and maintains systems with programmable logic and solid state controllers, including automated storage and retrieval systems, robotic paintings equipment, and heavy equipment hoistsDrives Metro maintenance vehicles, including utility trucks and cargo vans, to various locations to repair and maintain Metro facilities and equipmentRailPerforms preventive and restorative maintenance of rail station, rail division, and maintenance-of-way servicing equipment and electrical systems, including sump pumps, sewage ejectors, emergency egress and platform hatches, fire suppression systems, and fire rated doors using basic tools of mechanical tradeChecks and maintains fire pumps, fire sprinklers, and wet and dry standpipesPerforms complex wiring, installation, and utilization of conduitsDrives Metro maintenance vehicles, including utility trucks, cargo vans, stake bed trucks, dump trucks, and hi-rail trucks, to various locations and along the rail and orange lines to repair and maintain Metro facilitiesProvides safety watch support by directing train movement and performing flagging while supporting maintenance and contractor personnelGateway Headquarters Building* Performs preventive and demand maintenance of high rise headquarters building equipment and electrical systems, including fire pumps and fire alarm system* Troubleshoots and maintains systems with programmable logic and solid state controllersGenericInstalls and maintains a wide range of electrical apparatus, including electrical circuits, switches, solenoids, control boards, motors, generators, yard lighting, and three-phase industrial systems up to 480 voltsTests and measures voltage, current and resistance using electrical test instrumentsPerforms design, fabrication, and welding of a variety of parts and equipmentRepairs and maintains structural framing of walls, roofs, and stairs; repairs jambs, drop ceilings, drywall and partitions using basic tools of construction tradesTroubleshoots mechanical and electrical problems using blueprints, specifications, and schematic diagramsContributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out4 years' experience performing construction, masonry, mechanical and electrical facilities maintenance work on mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment in a large facility environment; and installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of AC and DC equipment, electric motors, and controls, including voltages up to 480 volts, programmable logic and solid state controllersCompletion of 2 years or more full-time training or education in Industrial Technology, Electrical Maintenance, Construction or similar program at a recognized trade school or apprenticeship program may be substituted for 1 year's experienceValid California Class C driver's licenseKnowledgeMechanical and electrical design, construction, installation, and maintenance practices, procedures, methods, and equipment as found in a manufacturing or maintenance facility environmentBasic electrical/ electronic theoryFederal, state, and local electrical codesAbilitesInstall, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical equipmentTroubleshoot and correct equipment problemsSafely operate Metro vehiclesSafely operate a variety of hand and power toolsRead and understand blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematicsCommunicate effectively with othersFollow instructionsMove objects weighing up to 75 poundsWork at heights up to 75 feetTravel to off-site locations within a reasonable timeframeRead, write, speak, and understand EnglishSpecial ConditionsMust be able to obtain a Class A drivers licenseMust be able to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in any and all types of weather conditionsMust comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when requiredMust have normal color visionMust provide own tools of the tradePositions assigned to Rail are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulationsWork may be required in tunnels or on bridges