About this role
MARTA is hosting an public hiring event on April 16, 2026, where we will be conducting interviews for some of our available positions including Heavy Cleaners.
Information regarding upcoming career Fair:
Career Fair: Heavy Cleaners
Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 1PM - 4PM
Location: MARTA headquarters (2424 Piedmont Road NE Atlanta GA 30324)
Dress Code: Business Professional/ Casual (Strictly enforced)
Please see the link to register - https://forms.office.com/g/BbnKQEwtHq
POSTING IS TO FILL THE CURRENT VACANCY AND TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST THIS TO FILL ANY FUTURE VACANCIES THAT MAY OCCUR
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or equivalent is required. Two years of commercial cleaning is preferred. Must be able to obtain a Level I and Dedicated Lookout Certification Wayside badge prior to completion of 60-day trial probation period.
INTERVIEW SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process may include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in job related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and/or competency assessment.
Summary
Performs the heavy cleaning of all MARTA rail stations. Work involves complete wash-down of walls, floors, ceilings, steps, restrooms, elevators, escalators, granite strips, glass and stainless steel railing at rail stations. Removes debris/litter and scrubs rail station track beds. Spreads sand and removes ice and snow from rail stations, bus loops, platforms and entrances during inclement weather. Pushes carts or heavy cleaning equipment. Uses a variety of cleaning equipment, such as walk behind scrubbers and trailer mounted pressure washers. Working in inclement weather is required. Some of the work is performed in the vicinity of high voltage. Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides light cleaning on a daily basis; performing such tasks as removal of debris and litter.
2. Provides routine heavy cleaning.
3. Completely restores areas damaged by vandalism and graffiti.
4. Provides general cleaning of the shops, offices, restroom areas that include trashing, sweeping floors etc.
5. Trimming trees and shrubbery obstructing patrons or bus operators view.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have a valid Georgia driver’s license.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
1. Must pass physical examination and drug and alcohol screening.
2. Walks or stands up to 6 hours per shift.
3. Sits for up to an hour per shift (including breaks, lunch, etc.)
4. Must kneel, squat, stoop or bend to perform tasks.
5. Climbs stairs.
6. Pushes carts or heavy cleaning equipment.
7. Frequently reaches from floor to overhead level.
8. Frequently bends forward at the lower back to perform tasks.
9. Frequently lifts items which weigh up to 50 pounds.
10. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request that MARTA make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all its essential functions.
Heavy Cleaner:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
1. Must pass physical examination and drug and alcohol screening.
2. Walks or stands up to 6 hours per shift.
3. Sits for up to an hour per shift (including breaks, lunch, etc.)
4. Must kneel, squat, stoop or bend to perform tasks.
5. Climbs stairs.
6. Pushes carts or heavy cleaning equipment.
7. Frequently reaches from floor to overhead level.
8. Frequently bends forward at the lower back to perform tasks.
9. Frequently lifts items which weigh up to 50 pounds.
10. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 1. Walks on concrete and other floor surfaces that may be slippery or uneven. 2. Performs duties outside in all elements of the weather conditions (Detailer).
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that MARTA make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all its essential functions.
MARTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Classification: Represented
Number of Openings: 14
Salary: $20.39