Facilities Engineer (Coordinator) 1 - Housing Operations

Philadelphia Housing Authority; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Engineer (Coordinator) I to join their team. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to assist in various engineering, construction, and maintenance projects, ensuring the organization maximizes its return on investment in quality and efficiency. The role involves managing material inventories, providing technical assistance, and coordinating inspections. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference in public housing, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineers and superintendents with engineering and maintenance projects.
• Manage material inventories and assist with project management.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Problem Solving

Engineering Software Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Engineering Software

Job description

Facilities Engineer (Coordinator) 1 - Housing Operations

The Philadelphia Housing Authority, America's fourth largest public housing authority and leader in real estate development and property management, is seeking a Facilities Engineer (Coordinator) I.

Under basic supervision, the Facilities Engineer assists project engineers, foremen, and superintendents with a variety of engineering, construction, and maintenance projects to ensure the Philadelphia Housing Authority (“PHA”) is receiving the greatest return on investment in quality, durability, efficiency, accessibility, and value. Manages material inventories, material ordering, service order analysis, scheduling, and time entry. Provides technical assistance with other engineering, construction, and maintenance issues.

Essential Functions:

• Assists project engineers, foremen, and superintendents with a variety of engineering, construction, and maintenance projects to ensure PHA is receiving the greatest return on investment in quality, durability, efficiency, accessibility, and value; performs work within scope of authority; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Assists with Capital Needs Assessments, including maintenance plans, site inspections, funding schedules, and design review.
• Purchases supplies, equipment, and technical services at the best cost, in a timely manner, and in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations and PHA standards.
• Assists with project management; identifies problems and technical issues, and recommends solutions; tracks service orders, and recommends purchasing and contractor solutions.
• Schedules and coordinates inspections; generates service orders and allocates resources for preventive maintenance inspections.
• Assists with the inspection of project work sites; verifies project activities are in compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills:

• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, officials, contractors, vendors and representatives from other local, state and federal agencies.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized engineering software.

License and certification requirements:

• A valid driver's license is required.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment and on work sites.

PHA is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Quality Assurance and Project Management

Industries: Construction, Building Construction, and Repair and Maintenance