✨ Our 2026 Hiring Report is out — see what 146,050 job postings say about getting hired.

Read the report →
JOB DETAILS

Facility Installer I

CompanyCapital Metropolitan Transportation Authority
LocationAustin
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 26, 2026
About The Company
CapMetro is the public transportation provider for over 1.3 million people in the Austin region. Our mission is to connect people and communities to jobs and opportunities, and our vision is to transform the daily lives of Texans. We provide a variety of transit services, including MetroBus, MetroRail, UT Shuttles, Pickup and MetroAccess, to meet the ever-growing needs of the Austin community. To serve the Austin of today and tomorrow, we’re working on Project Connect, the largest investment our region has ever made. The November 2020 voter approval of this transformative program will bring light rail service that changes the way Austinites move around the city, new MetroRapid routes that better serve East Austin and great regional service for the entire area. Join us in our mission to build a better Austin. At CapMetro, find work that works for you ~ It’s a thing around here!
About the Role

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR 

The Facility Installer I reports directly to the Manager of Public Facilities and takes general direction/instructions from the Manager and/or Lead Facilities Installer.  This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining all CapMetro public facilities including bus stops, Park & Rides, transit centers, and rail stations. 

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Note: The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.  

  • Inspect, clean and repair all facilities and structures (e.g., signs, benches, trash cans, and shelters) for damage mitigation and general cleanliness.
  • Maintain all facilities at bus stops, and transit centers, and rail stations (e.g., paint and install benches, shelters, trash cans, cut grass, dig out pads for bench installation, etc.).
  • Perform minor plumbing and construction repairs and fixture installation and removal.
  • Must operate in conditions using PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in Bio-Hazard environment.  
  • Always maintain a safe working environment.
  • Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by following safety and security policies, considering safety in every action and reporting safety and security concerns.  
  • Perform other duties as required and/or assigned. 

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING 

  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Two (2) years of experience in building/ground maintenance.
  • Must have a valid driver's license for the past three years.  A Class B CDL is preferred.
  • Pass an agility test, physical exam, and drug screening.
  • Disqualifiers for this position will be determined in accordance with CapMetro’s background check and MVR policy.
     

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Able to work well independently; as well as in a team environment
  • Able to communicate effectively with peers, management, and patrons
  • Able to operate heavy equipment, such as a forklift
  • Able to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS  
Work is performed in an office and outside environment with exposure to inclement weather and adverse weather conditions.  This position works with multiple project timelines as required to support business needs.  

Incumbent must have the ability to stand, walk, bend stoop, balance, crawl, reach and travel 90% throughout the workday; operate heavy equipment and forklift, and be able to climb up and down an 8 ft ladder. This position will need to have the ability to work varying shifts, days, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts, to meet the department’s needs. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment. Incumbents must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 80 lbs. with assistance, collect recycled and solid waste materials from CapMetro facilities, perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions.  This position may require work beyond a normal forty-hour weekly schedule. Regular and predictable attendance at assigned work location is an essential function.  

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions as previously described.

Mobility Status:
As an Onsite position, the incumbent’s primary workplace is a CapMetro facility or field location. Expected to work in the office or field location 4+ days a week. Mobility status is subject to change at any time based on business needs or organizational decisions.

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  
CapMetro is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. CapMetro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time.  

Key Skills
Building maintenanceGround maintenancePlumbing repairsConstruction repairsHeavy equipment operationForklift operationSafety managementFacility cleaningEquipment maintenanceCommunicationTeamworkProblem solving
Categories
TransportationTradesConstructionGovernment & Public SectorSecurity & Safety
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
This position is responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and repairing public transit facilities including bus stops, transit centers, and rail stations. Duties include performing minor plumbing and construction repairs, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring a safe working environment.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
724
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
Apply Now →

You'll be redirected to
the company's application page