Field Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a building maintenance, repair and construction program.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, terminology, equipment and tools used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of building structures and systems including those used in performing rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, mechanical, and painting work.
• Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of basic principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of equipment, tools and materials used in facility maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of construction and project management principles.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of safety management.
• Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Knowledge of pertinent local, state and federal laws, ordinances, codes, and rules.
• Skill in planning, scheduling, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of others.
• Skill in training others in work procedures.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining a variety of accurate written and computerized records and reports pertaining to the work.
• Skill in reading and interpreting plans, maps and specifications and manuals.
• Skill in operating and maintaining equipment and tools used in facilitating maintenance and custodial work.
• Skill in identifying and implementing effective courses of action to complete assigned work.
• Skill in coordinating crew assignments with those of other divisions, departments and agencies.
• Skill in estimating labor, material and equipment needs.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans and specifications.
• Ability to organize, implement and direct facility maintenance operations and activities.
• Ability to supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
• Ability to interpret and explain pertinent department policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop cost estimates for supplies and equipment.
• Ability to perform the most complex maintenance duties and operate related equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy with the public.
• Ability to develop and recommend systems and procedures related to assigned operations.
• Ability to operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for facility maintenance.
• Establishes schedules and plans for providing facility maintenance services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Participates in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participates in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Participates in the preparation and administration of the facility maintenance budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures; prepare cost estimates; submits justifications for equipment; monitor budget expenditures.
• Monitors and controls supplies and equipment; orders supplies and tools as necessary; prepares documents for equipment procurement; prepares specifications and contracts for contract services.
• Trains or coordinates training in facility maintenance and safety methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Develops and organizes preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities and equipment.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of facility maintenance; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.