Custodial Technician - Butler County Regional Transit Authority

Looking for part-time employment in the evenings?

Do you find cleaning and organizing satisfying?

If you are a self-starter, we have a position for you!

The Custodial Technician is responsible for keeping our facilities and bus stops clean. The Custodial Technician will work with the Vehicle and Facility Manager and/or Operations Manager to set the professional standard for BCRTA.  

Essential Job Functions:

1. Performs routine upkeep to all BCRTA facilities, vehicles, and bus stops.
2. Cleans and maintains standards for offices, common areas, buses, and bus stops. Duties include, but not limited to, vacuuming, trash disposal, dusting, and window cleaning.
3. Coordinates vehicle cleaning with the Vehicle & Facility Maintenance Manager or Operations Manager.
4. Completes facility and vehicle checklist schedules for cleaning as required.
5. Maintains the garage with all federal, state, and local guidelines.
6. Evaluates and stocks consumable materials.
7. Works with department managers to maintain supply stock.
8. Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
9. Follows all BCRTA procedures and policy.
10. Attends training events and meetings as assigned.
11. Acts as a BCRTA ambassador, projects a positive attitude, and promotes superior customer service.
12. Follows all BCRTA procedures and policies.

This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee in this job.  Employees are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Physical & Visual Activities:

Physically and mentally qualified to safely operate transit vehicles and perform all related essential job functions.  (Subject to applicable legal requirements, must meet the physical qualification standards specified in the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.)

Physical Abilities include:

1. Floor Lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
2. Knee lift strength of at least 30 lbs. 
3. Waist lift strength of at least 50 lbs.
4. Chest lift strength of at least 20 lbs.
5. Overhead lift strength of at least 20 lbs.
6. Horizontal push/pull strength of at least 80 lbs.
7. Medium agility/dynamic balance.
8. Low finger dexterity.
9. Low manual dexterity.
10. Continuous ability to stay seated.
11. Continuous ability to twist and turn head.
12. Frequently able to bend over/stoop.
13. Frequently ale to climb steps.
14. Kneel or squat.
15. Reach overhead.

ENVIRONMENTAL/ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:

Occasional exposure to exhaust fumes.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of the operation of all the vehicles in the BCRTA fleet.
2. Understand the difference between diesel and gasoline engines.
3. Ability to follow oral and written direction.
4. Attention to detail, ability to memorize and retain.
5. Working knowledge of the equipment in the facility.
6. The ability to work alone on any project.
7. Fluently read, write, and speak English.
8. Ability to communicate with BCRTA management.
9. Work calmly and clearly under stress and perform as a team player.

Experience:

• None.

Education:

High School diploma or GED preferred.

Valid Driver's license preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CDL, or ability to obtain, preferred.
• Clean motor vehicle record.

Benefits: 
14% Ohio Public Employee Retirement System Match, Paid Time Off, Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

About Butler County RTA

BCRTA is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio organized as a Regional Transit Authority under Ohio code. BCRTA acts as the designated recipient for Federal Transit Funds and provides public transportation services within and around Butler County, Ohio including Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, West Chester, Oxford, and Miami University. The BCRTA employs or directs around 120 transit employees and manages an annual budget over $7M. BCRTA is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees.

BCRTA is a public transit agency dedicated to support Butler County’s quality of life and economic development through public transportation solutions.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes inclusion, diversity, cooperation, problem-solving, teamwork, independence and ingenuity.

BCRTA benefits now include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and short-term disability coverage in addition to generous paid time off for full-time employees, as well as 14% retirement match in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), opportunities for advancement, and professional development.  

*Hiring is through our main office in Hamilton, Ohio. 

Applications are public records and will only be reviewed once for each position. Applicants must submit a separate application for each position of interest. BCRTA applications do not represent a contract of employment.

"BCRTA states as its policy a commitment to provide equal opportunity to all persons in matters affecting all employment processes (including but not limited to recruitment or recruitment advertising, hiring, upgrading, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation) without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, or veterans status.

Further, BCRTA is committed to complying with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act and prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. BCRTA will make accommodations that are reasonable and not unduly burdensome to enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to participate in the employment process and perform essential job functions. "