Building Maintenance

Job Description

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Maintenance or designate, the Building Maintenance Person is responsible for all scheduled preventative maintenance and minor repairs of building systems and equipment such as power-operated equipment, hydraulic systems, HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems.

• Scheduled preventative maintenance and minor repairs of building systems and equipment such as power-operated equipment, hydraulic systems, HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Routine cleaning, painting, maintenance, and repairs of facility.
• Minor lawn care and snow removal.
• Basic plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Work with Facility Maintenance Specialist on coordinating work projects of outside contractors.
• Complete all required documents and reports for work performed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Age: 21+

Education: High school diploma or equivalency.

Experience: Must have at least one (3) years previous experience in a comparable field.

Certifications: Must attend Pace's Mechanic Training Program and pass examination for position. Must have or obtain within 30 days of being hired, a valid "B" Commercial Driver's license with passenger and air brake endorsements and the ability to operate Pace equipment. Must have or obtain, within 60 days of being hired, air conditioning certification, forklift certification, and underground tank certificate.

Proficiencies: Must have or purchase a set of hand tools sufficient for performing the duties of the position. Must be able to operate all company equipment and have knowledge of the service area. Must pass Pace Building Maintenance examination. Must have basic administrative skills, including typing and data entry skills. Must have the ability to read and follow blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals and to operate test equipment.

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.

Working Conditions: The performance of these duties may be required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Work is performed in a shop environment, where the employee may be exposed to loud noises and noxious odors and other environmental conditions. This position is not eligible for hybrid schedule or telecommuting.

Salary: $34.64 / hr

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