Facility Maintenance Specialist Job Arlington Heights area,Illinois USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Under the direction of the Section Manager, Facilities Maintenance, or designee, the Facilities Maintenance Specialist ensures in-house garage personnel perform work in accordance with preventive maintenance books and supervises work done by outside contractors who performs contract maintenance and repairs. Essential functions include:

Oversees contracted maintenance and repair activities, inspecting contractor work to ensure it meets the defined scope and complies with repair orders.

Processing work orders and reports.

Reviewing, scheduling and prioritizing contracted maintenance activities.

Inspecting facilities and troubleshooting problems.

Ensuring internal maintenance procedures are followed.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

Qualified candidate must at minimum have a high school diploma.

Experience:

Must have a minimum of 6-9 years' work experience of mechanical, building automation systems, diesel tanks, building construction experience and vocational training in blueprint reading, system refrigerant recovery and electrical theory; having good work history is a must.

Proficiencies:

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel);
Proficiency with Oracle is a plus.

Must have good written and oral communication skills as well as strong interpersonal, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.

Certifications:

Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving history.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time;
Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 100 lbs.

Working conditions:

Work is often performed in an outdoor environment where employees may be exposed to inclement weather, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles.

The performance of these duties may be required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for facility emergencies. This position is not eligible for telecommuting.

Salary:

Full Salary Range: $56,523 - $123,507

Salary Midpoint: $90,015

Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $73,269 - $90,015

Pace provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their long-term growth potential.

Benefits Summary

Pace, the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority ("Pace"), was established to aid and assist public transportation in the six-county northeastern Illinois area consisting of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties.

As an equal opportunity employer, Pace seeks to employ qualified personnel in all job classifications and to provide equal opportunities in a manner that will not discriminate against any person because of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, marital or civil union status, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, order of protection status, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic defined under applicable law.

Thank you for your interest in Pace. If you are having difficulty completing this application or require other assistance, please contact Devlin Collins at

Job Identification 265

Posting Date 06/16/2026, 07:50 PM

Degree Level High School Graduate

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 550 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005, US (On-site)