The Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority seeks a Maintenance Worker to complete various maintenance-related assignments at RMTA facilities (toll plaza buildings, tunnels and tollbooths). This includes: Daily cleaning of facilities; landscaping (maintaining plants/shrubbery, cutting grass); degreasing toll lanes and canopies; removing snow/ice; painting; making routine repairs, installing drywall, filling pot holes, and other preventative maintenance.
REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work in both inside and outside environmental conditions; have general knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment, maintenance, carpentry, plumbing and painting. Mechanical aptitude and general knowledge of and experience using manual and gasoline powered lawn equipment; electric floor cleaning equipment; common hand tools. Ability to lift heavy weights (up to 75 lbs.) routinely. Must be available to report to work upon call-in during inclement weather or for special projects. Must have high school diploma or equivalent, valid VA driver’s license, and minimum 2 yrs maintenance exp. Employment is contingent upon acceptable background and reference checks, and passing pre-employment drug screen.
The RMTA offers a competitive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement through the Virginia Retirement System, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, and paid time off. The beginning salary is $15 per hour.
To apply, please download the general application from the link below. Completed application and/or resume can be mailed to: RMTA, Attn: Human Resources, 901 East Byrd Street, Suite 1120, Richmond, VA 23219; emailed to hr.zMail@rmtaonline.org; or faxed to 804-523-3333.
Open until filled.