Infrastructure/Maintenance Engineer

Infrastructure/Maintenance Engineer

Salary

$57,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually

Location

200 N. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

01999

Department

Engineers

Opening Date

12/05/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Description

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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 Countys interests and leadership during critical situations and states of emergency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 Countys 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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work 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 workforces (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."

I. Medical Insurance

The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the Countys medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

III. Dental Coverage

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

IV. Life Insurance

A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.

Employer Luzerne County

Address Penn Place Building, Suite 225

20 N. Pennsylvania Avenue

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18702

Phone 570-826-8801

Website http://www.luzernecounty.org