Pace Suburban Bus, Chicago, IL – Facility Maintenance Specification Writer – Maintenance & Construction

• Writing: 
  • scopes of work for inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair and 
  • contract documents and independent cost estimates for invitations for bid and requests for quotation on repairs and replacements of existing equipment and infrastructure at all Pace garages.
  • and administering service contracts.
• Evaluating costs for repairs, services, and improvements.
• Troubleshooting equipment and building failures to determine the next course of action.
• Periodically inspecting contractors' work.  
• Performs other duties as required. 

• A high school diploma or equivalent.  An associate degree is preferred.

•  Must have at least five years’ experience in:
  • Building trades and construction industry (for example mechanical engineering, HVAC, project superintendent or crew leader who has overseen projects and knows the industry)
  • Hands on experience with facilities maintenance (including knowledge of various trades)
  • Writing:
    • equipment replacement and maintenance service contracts;
    • and administering service contracts for building trades; and 
    • technical specifications for the replacement and repair of existing building equipment and infrastructure.

• Must demonstrate: 
  • strong business writing skills including accurate proofreading, editing, grammar, spelling, and punctuation and
  • proficiency using business software applications including email, word, spreadsheets, and online meetings and chats. (Experience in Microsoft Suite and Teams is preferred). 

• A valid driver’s license.  Local travel to Pace locations is required.  

• Good verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

• 2023 PACE Priorities – SAFETY | EQUITY | EFFICIENCY | ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Pace has a hybrid work environment after completion of the probationary period of 6 months and based on business need.

• In addition to generous health, dental and vision benefit programs, Pace also extends participation in the following plans:
  • Retirement Benefits –Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Pension Plan or opting out and receiving a 7% employer contribution to RTA 401(k) Plan.
  • Retirement Savings Plans – Voluntary deferrals are allowed on a pre-tax basis and/or Roth basis to the 401(k) or 457(b) plans
  • Tuition reimbursement

• If work / life balance is important to you, Pace offers this cutting-edge package:
  • Vacation – 2 weeks (Accrual during the first year)
  • Paid Time Off (Leave) – 15 days annually with ability to convert unused hours to sick or 401(k) contribution
  • Paid Holidays – 6 days
  • Floating Holidays – 5 days

• Pace is setting the employer standard for offering a full-service health and wellness programs that include:
  • Flexible Spending Health and Dependent Care (Pace contributes 30% up to a maximum amount of $1,500 for dependent care)
  • Employee Life and Supplemental Life Insurance for the entire family
  • Health Club Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
  • On-site Wellness Program
  • MetLife
    • Protection Plus Identity Theft Program and
    • Pet Insurance

• Anticipated hiring ranges +/- DOQ – up to $90,000 

• Please submit résumé, cover letter, and contact information for three to five professional or supervisory references.  Resumes will be reviewed as they are received, and the position open until filled. 

• Questions regarding the recruitment may be directed to:  Joan Walko, Senior Vice President, GovHR USA, LLC at (410) 499-9586

• Pace Bus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted: 2023-09-14