Working at Knobelsdorff (KE)
Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.
Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we''ve grown while staying true to our core value. Starting your career with KE means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.
If you''re ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you.
The Rental & Equipment Coordinator is responsible for managing equipment rentals and company-owned equipment across KE projects. Reporting to the Assets & Facilities Manager, this role serves as the primary point of contact for rental equipment needs while supporting equipment tracking, maintenance coordination, inventory management, warehouse operations, and cost control initiatives.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and skilled at balancing urgent project needs with accurate documentation, strong vendor relationships, and operational efficiency. Success in this role requires strong organization, responsive communication, sound judgment, and a commitment to KE's values of Safety, People, Passion, and Performance.
What You''ll Do
Equipment Rental Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for equipment rental needs from initial request through final return.
- Partner with Operations, Project Management, field teams, and the Assets team to forecast demand, confirm equipment specifications, and align rentals with project schedules.
- Source equipment, compare quotes, negotiate rates and terms, and maintain productive vendor relationships.
- Coordinate reservations, purchase orders, deliveries, pickups, transfers, extensions, and off-rent activities.
- Maintain complete rental records, including contracts, rates, project assignments, locations, dates, inspections, and return documentation.
- Monitor utilization, idle time, transportation charges, fuel charges, damage fees, and other rental costs; investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Conduct routine job site reviews to confirm rented equipment is present, actively used, properly maintained, and still required.
- Compare rental options with available company-owned equipment to identify the safest and most cost-effective solution.
- Prepare dashboards and recurring reports on rental spend, utilization, vendor performance, equipment costs, and realized savings.
- Verify that rental equipment meets company safety requirements and that required inspection, service, and return-condition records are complete.
- Improve rental processes to reduce downtime, avoid unnecessary extensions, strengthen accountability, and lower total equipment costs.
- Create and update inventory records, including part numbers, descriptions, quantities, and storage locations.
- Investigate and report inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, and losses.
- Coordinate with procurement, operations, and project teams to align stock levels with demand.
Company-Owned Equipment Management
- Maintain an accurate inventory of company-owned equipment, including asset identification, assigned custodian, location, condition, availability, warranty status, and service history.
- Manage equipment check-out, check-in, transfer, and return processes to support accountability and verify condition.
- Receive, document, assess, and prioritize repair requests based on equipment condition, operational impact, safety risk, warranty coverage, and project needs.
- Coordinate troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, calibration, inspections, and required servicing with internal technicians and qualified service vendors.
- Develop and administer preventive maintenance schedules based on manufacturer recommendations, operating hours, regulatory requirements, and company standards.
- Track scheduled and completed maintenance, open repairs, parts availability, equipment downtime, estimated completion dates, and return-to-service status; communicate updates to affected teams.
- Maintain complete equipment records, including manuals, warranties, inspection reports, work orders, service documentation, repair costs, and vendor invoices.
- Verify repairs and maintenance are completed and documented, required inspections are current, and equipment is safe and ready for service before release.
- Review repair estimates and invoices, monitor maintenance costs and recurring failures, and support repair-versus-replace recommendations using cost, reliability, safety, and utilization data.
- Coordinate equipment requests, schedules, and transfers between jobsites, with primary support for the Energy division.
- Monitor utilization and identify opportunities to meet project needs with reliable company-owned equipment instead of rentals.
- Conduct routine field audits to confirm equipment condition, inspection status, maintenance compliance, proper use, and record accuracy.
- Partner with Operations, Project Management, Safety, Procurement, and the Assets team to improve equipment reliability, availability, lifecycle planning, cost control, and accountability.
What You''ll Bring
- 2+ years of experience in equipment rentals, asset management, inventory control, logistics, fleet management, warehouse operations, facilities, or a related field.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to track costs, utilization, and performance metrics.
- Ability to operate machinery and equipment as required.
Bonus Points For
- Associate degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
- Experience with equipment tracking, rental management, fleet, or inventory software systems.
- Experience creating reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
- Knowledge of equipment maintenance, inspection, and lifecycle management practices.
Pay Range
We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.
Pay Range: $25.85 - $29.08 per hour
Total Rewards Statement
As a full-time employee at KE, you''ll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.
- 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
- HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with competitive company match
- Performance-based incentives
- Paid weekly with competitive wages
- PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
- Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage
We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.
Typical requirements may include:
- Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for long periods
- Ability to work in outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds
Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources at HR@KEway.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
- EEO is the Law (English/Spanish)
KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters
If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we'll work with you.