Assistant Section Manager Facilities Maintenance

PaceArlington Heights, IL
$73,543 - $168,797Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Section Manager, Facilities Maintenance, the Assistant Section Manager, Facilities Maintenance assists in the management of all responsibilities and operations of Facilities Maintenance staff and contractors. This role provides continuity in business operations by acting as the Section Manager, Facilities Maintenance when designated. The Assistant Section Manager will assist the Section Manager in the day-to-day management of Facilities Maintenance Section work and staff, and also acts as Section Manager when delegated. Essential functions include project management of all Facilities Maintenance projects and development of project scopes.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in engineering or 10 years of experience in facility management and operations.
  • 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.
  • Experience reading and interpreting building drawings, specifications, and writing maintenance procedures, preferably for vehicle maintenance facilities.
  • Field and/or vocational training experience with construction/technical drawings, system refrigerant recovery and electrical theory.
  • Must have or be able to obtain (within 6 months of being hired) a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with air brake and passenger endorsements.
  • Must have or be able to obtain (within 6 months of being hired) a DOT card.
  • Proficient using computers including Microsoft Office suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Strong management, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong research, problem-solving, prioritization skills.
  • Must be a self-starter.

Nice To Haves

  • International Code Council (ICC) Property Certification is preferred.
  • Building automation and HVAC control system experience is preferred.
  • Experience using Oracle is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Performing Quality Assurance/Quality Control ("QA/QC") reviews of all construction work scopes.
  • Developing replacement/repair plans and cost estimates for facility equipment and buildings.
  • Directing and approving all proposed construction work to Pace owned facilities not under the control of the Design and Construction Section.
  • Periodically inspecting work underway by contractors.
  • 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.
  • Estimating costs and determining maintenance priorities in the development of annual budgets.
  • Directing and enhancing current Preventative Maintenance programs.
  • Preparing sole source justifications for repair or replacement of equipment, and evaluating costs for repairs, services, and improvements.
  • Reviewing all Quarterly Inspection Reports prepared by the Facilities Maintenance Specialists and following up with them regarding issues that need to be addressed.
  • Overseeing inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and codes and to ensure the warranties are maintained.
  • Ensuring consistent maintenance and repair methods for all building components.
  • Investigating system malfunctions and failures to diagnose and locate the root cause of issues.
  • Serving as a key member of the emergency response team when building systems fail.
  • Troubleshooting with Pace staff and developing recommendations to the Section Manager.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Full pay ranges so candidates can consider their long-term growth potential.
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