Location: Arlington Heights
Office: Bus Operations
Department: Sign & Shelter
Company Overview:
Pace is the premier suburban transit provider, safely and efficiently moving people to work, school, and other regional destinations. Pace’s family of public transportation offers affordable and environmentally responsible transit options for the residents of 274 municipalities in Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties. The backbone of Chicago’s suburbs, Pace serves tens of thousands of daily riders. One of the largest bus services in North America, Pace covers 3,677 square miles, an area nearly the size of the state of Connecticut and about 15 times the size of the City of Chicago. Pace’s innovative approach to public transportation gives the agency a national reputation as an industry leader.
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Section Manager, Operating Services, the Passenger Facilities Maintenance Specialist is responsible for general and routine maintenance required at more than 20 Pace passenger facilities. Performs regular inspections, monitors all contracted activities and performs minor repairs as required to keep the facilities in good working order and appearance. Maintains inventory supplies and inspection documents and performs other duties as assigned or required. This position covers the entire Pace service area. Essential duties include:
1) Ensuring that all facility systems are properly functioning, makes minor repairs as necessary, and promptly reports deficiencies.
2) Conducting facility inspections of exterior areas, including parking lots and bus drives, for appearance and noticeable concerns.
3) Conducting facility inspections of interior areas, for appearance and to ensure all equipment is maintained in good working order.
4) Maintaining inventory of supplies for facilities.
5) Maintaining inspection documents and company vehicle maintenance documentation.
6) Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Age:
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Education:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalency
Experience (how many years, what specific experience):
Must have at least 3 years of experience in facility maintenance or a comparable field with a good work history and excellent attendance.
Certifications:
Must have or obtain within 6 months of being hired, a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsements.
Proficiencies:
Must have the ability to operate all Pace equipment and have a complete set of hand tools sufficient to perform the duties of the position. Must have knowledge in reading blueprints and maintenance manuals. Must have knowledge and skills to perform preventative maintenance, routine repairs of the building and facility systems, which includes basic plumbing, and electrical repairs.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, climb ladders, and capable of lifting 75 pounds to waist height, maintaining and carrying that weight for a minimum of ten feet.
This position is safety sensitive.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors where the employee may be exposed to loud noises and/or inclement weather. The performance of these duties may be required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
This position is not eligible for a hybrid work schedule or telecommuting.
Starting salary range: $54,768-$65,478
Full salary range: $44,057-$86,898
Salary midpoint: $65,478
Pace provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
Pace is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Devlin.collins@pacebus.com.
Pace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
