Infrastructure​/Maintenance Engineer

This senior management position will develop and manage multiple infrastructure projects and maintenance of County properties. Reporting directly to the Director of Project Management, the Infrastructure/Maintenance Engineer develops and manages complex infrastructure projects as well as determining the maintenance priorities of County properties. This position performs leadership and management duties for Buildings and Grounds staff and is responsible for project planning, project management, personnel assignments, and budgetary control and monitoring.

This position has ongoing day-to-day oversight of all maintenance at County properties. This position requires sound management skills to lead staff and outside contractors with little or no direction for normal and emergency operations. These positions have the responsibility to ensure that all maintenance operations at the assigned facilities are delivered in accordance with all regulatory and statutory requirements. The Infrastructure/Maintenance Engineer must be able to competently represent the County's interests and leadership during critical situations and states of emergency.

• Develops and implements projects and programs to assist in the accomplishment of established goals
• Manages Buildings and Grounds personnel successfully
• Participates in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning

• Prepares, analyzes and manages maintenance operating and capital budgets
• Provides in-depth review, analysis, and recommendations of critical and/or complex capital programs as assigned
• Provides management, organizational, and fiscal analysis and impact of projects as assigned
• Develops complex repair scopes of work for County owned infrastructure and facilities
• Assists in the development and execution of comprehensive preventive maintenance plans; directs seasonal facilities' support activities, including off-season servicing of equipment, systems, and infrastructure
• Interfaces with regulatory and government agencies, vendors, and contractors on matters related to maintenance of County owned infrastructure and facilities. Develops and implements systems to maintain records on equipment, inventories, and preventive maintenance activities including CMMS platforms and other tracking systems
• Develops training programs for internal trade staff to ensure continuing education is provided to maintain the County's preventative maintenance program
• Assists in the procurement process for performance, service and repair contracting
• Participates in environmental planning and compliance with policies and regulations
• Acts as a liaison between County Departments when managing infrastructure and maintenance projects
• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of the practices and principles of engineering in a diverse municipal environment
• Knowledge of management principles and maintenance practices, procedures, and operations
• Knowledge of relevant local, state and federal regulations, and County protocols and procedures
• Knowledge of business and financial practices related to infrastructure and maintenance
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
• Effective leadership
• Effective negotiation skills
• Knowledge of public procurement practices
• Knowledge of electronic asset management databases and work order processing
• Ability to develop and manage operating and capital budget and projects
• Ability to identify, develop, and implement strategic and tactical plans and solutions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts such as outside vendors and contractors
• Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to provide effective leadership during critical/emergency situations

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, facilities management or related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training (including active trades licenses) which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities specifically in the fields of facilities management and/or public entity maintenance
• At least two (2) years of progressive managerial experience in infrastructure or facilities maintenance, including direct supervision of maintenance work forces (in-house and contracted)
• Strong background in management of multiple, diverse maintenance functions
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and project management
• Demonstrated experience in finance/budgeting principles and practices; at least two (2) years of experience in budget development/execution and cost analysis preferred
• Registration as a Certified Facilities Manager preferred

LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.