Building & Equipment Coordinator

City of Harrisonburg•Harrisonburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building & Equipment Coordinator position with the City of Harrisonburg Public Utilities Department involves performing skilled technical work while overseeing a comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance program for mechanical and building equipment. This is a full-time position with benefits. The role requires performing routine maintenance and repairs building-wide with apprentice-level skills in electrical, plumbing, and carpentry. It also involves leading and engaging in installation, maintenance, and repair projects, operating specialized equipment, tracking and ordering building inventory, maintaining HVAC units, and performing grounds maintenance. The coordinator will assess equipment and building maintenance needs, inspect and repair mechanical defects in various equipment, maintain a proactive preventive maintenance program and budget, purchase parts, and maintain comprehensive records. Additionally, the role involves making recommendations on vehicle and equipment replacements, assisting with writing technical specifications, coordinating with Central Garage for vehicle repairs, maintaining fuel logs, overseeing shop maintenance and safety protocols, managing gas monitoring equipment contracts, overseeing training of field crews, managing various maintenance contracts, maintaining fire extinguisher checklists and inspections, overseeing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) inspections, and ensuring a safe working environment. The position also requires operating a City vehicle and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Considerable (3-5 years) experience in public utilities equipment, automotive, and building maintenance, repair, installation, and/or construction work
Some experience in contract management
Valid driver's license
Ability to obtain a valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B within six (6) months of hire date

Responsibilities

Performing routine maintenance and repairs building-wide with apprentice-level skills in electrical, plumbing, and carpentry
Leading and engaging in installation, maintenance, and repair projects, operating specialized equipment periodically
Tracking, maintaining, and ordering building inventory, such as shop equipment and janitorial supplies
Maintaining Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units and changing filters on a regularly-scheduled basis
Performing grounds maintenance activities, including but not limited to cutting grass, trimming trees, raking leaves, and weeding landscaped beds
Assessing equipment and building maintenance needs and making recommendations for modifications, maintenance, and repairs
Inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing minor mechanical defects in various equipment, including diesel, electric, and gasoline-powered vehicles, mowers, trucks, excavating equipment, and other mechanical equipment
Maintaining a proactive preventive maintenance program and budget on all equipment and prioritizing repairs and maintenance based on department need
Purchasing parts and replacement supplies
Maintaining comprehensive records on all equipment and parts inventory, repairs made, and equipment condition
Making recommendations on vehicle and equipment replacements and assisting with writing technical specifications for the procurement of vehicles and equipment
Working directly with Central Garage to schedule vehicle repairs and maintenance through the departmental system
Maintaining and submitting monthly fuel logs to Central Garage
Overseeing the Public Utilities Shop maintenance, good housekeeping, and safety protocols
Overseeing the contracting, maintenance, and replacement of gas monitoring equipment
Overseeing the training of field crews on the equipment
Managing various maintenance contracts, including but not limited to heavy equipment preventive maintenance, pest control, overhead door, and more for inspections and repairs
Maintaining a monthly fire extinguisher checklist for department buildings and assigned vehicles/equipment, and scheduling annual fire extinguisher contracted inspections and visits
Overseeing the annual Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) inspections and coordinating corrections with the Department of Public Works
Maintaining a safe working environment in department buildings and the shop, including maintaining manufacturers' safety guards and shields on all equipment, ensuring that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available for all job functions, ensuring that all strobe and hazard lights are in proper working order in vehicles and equipment, and ensuring that all vehicles and equipment are in safe operating condition
Operate a City vehicle in the performance of job duties
Perform other duties as assigned