Location: Plainfield
Office: Revenue Services
Department: Maintenance
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 Superintendent of Maintenance or designate, the Building Maintenance Person responsible for all scheduled preventative maintenance and minor repairs of building systems and equipment such as:
1. Power-operated equipment, hydraulic systems, HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems.
2. Routine cleaning, painting, maintenance, and repairs of facility.
3. Minor lawn care and snow removal along with basic plumbing and electrical repairs.
4. May work with Facility Maintenance Specialist on coordinating work projects of outside contractors.
5. Responsible for completing all required documents and reports for work performed. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Age:
21
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalency.
Experience (how many years, what specific experience):
Three years of experience in a comparable field, basic administrative experience, and must be able to pass Building Maintenance examination. Must have a good work history.
Certifications:
have or able to obtain a Class B Illinois Commercial Driver's License with airbrake and passenger endorsement and have ability to operate all Pace equipment.
Must have or be able to obtain, air conditioning certification, forklift certification, and underground tank certificate.
Proficiencies:
Must have the ability to read/follow blueprints, schematics, maintenance manuals and to operate test equipment.
Must have a set of hand tools and be able to work any hours of the day and all days of the week.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, able to climb ladders, and capable of heavy lifting. This is a safety sensitive position, must meet all requirements.
Salary:
$33.63/hr
Benefits
- Competitive starting pay
- Paid & on-going training
- Promotion from within
- Health insurance
- Retirement
- PTO
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- This is a bargained for position (Union) and is in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
How to Apply:
Apply online at www.pacebus.com and include your resume with your application.
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.
