Location: Arlington Heights
Office: Internal Services
Department: Capital Infrastructure
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, Facilities Maintenance. The Assistant Section Manager, Facilities Maintenance assists in management of all responsibilities and operations of Facilities Maintenance staff and contractors and provides continuity in business operations by acting as the Section Manager, Facility Maintenance when designated. Essential functions include:
1. Assist Section Manager in day-to-day management of Facilities Maintenance Section work and staff. Also acts as Section Manager, when delegated.
2. Responsible for project management of all Facilities Maintenance projects and development of project scopes. Performs Quality Assurance/Quality Control ("QA/QC") reviews of all construction work scopes. Develops replacement/repair plans and cost estimates for facility equipment and buildings. Directs and approves all proposed construction work to Pace owned facilities not under the control of the Design and Construction Section. Periodically inspects work underway by contractors.
3. Responsible for developing and implementing facility management best practices including asset management practices, preventative and reactive maintenance, and long-term capital planning and life cycle asset management strategies. Estimates cost and determines maintenance priorities in the development of annual budgets. Directs and enhances current Preventative Maintenance programs. Prepares sole source justifications for repair or replacement of equipment, and evaluates costs for repairs, services, and improvements.
4. Reviews all Quarterly Inspection Reports prepared by the Facilities Maintenance Specialists and follows up with them regarding issues that need to be addressed. Oversees inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and codes and to ensure the warranties are maintained. Ensures consistent maintenance and repair methods for all building components.
5. Investigates system malfunctions and failures to diagnose and locates the root cause of the issue. Serves as a key member of the emergency response team when building systems fail. Troubleshoots with Pace staff and develops recommendations to the Section Manager.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or 10 years of experience in facility management and operations.
Experience (how many years, what specific experience):
Must have a minimum of three years of mechanical, building automation systems, and building construction experience including electrical and mechanical work, construction field work, and factory/industrial maintenance and installations. Must have experience reading and interpreting building drawings, specifications, and writing maintenance procedures, preferably for vehicle maintenance facilities. Must have field and/or vocational training experience with construction/technical drawings, system refrigerant recovery and electrical theory.
Certifications:
Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
International Code Council (ICC) Property Certification is preferred. Building automation and HYAC control system experience is preferred.
Proficiencies:
Must be proficient using computers including Microsoft Office suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel); experience using Oracle is preferred.
Must have good management skills and good written and oral communication skills are required. Must demonstrate strong research, problem solving, prioritization skills and be a self-starter.
Physical Requirements:
Candidate must be able to climb to roofs and work on properties with construction work underway.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment. Work is also performed at construction sites, where the candidate may be exposed to noise, odors, and temperature fluctuations and inclement weather. This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote telecommuting.
Starting salary range: $95,734-117,924
Full salary range: $73,543-162,305
Salary midpoint: $117,924
Pace provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
Benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal time off.
- Medical/Dental/Vision/AD&D/Life Insurance (including telehealth services for certain plans)
- 401(k) and 457(b) plans
- Non-contributory pension plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Dependent tuition reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Club Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Regional Ride Pass for free transportation on Metra, CTA, and Pace.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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.
