Yard and Facilities Coordinator
Fort Wayne, IN - USA
Job Summary
Who We Are:
For over 117 years and across four generations of family ownership Brooks Construction Company Inc. has stood for Family Integrity Respect Safety Teamwork and Quality in the civil construction industry. Based in Fort Wayne Indiana with over 270 employees Brooks Construction provides asphalt concrete earthwork and pipe operations across northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio using best practices and innovative techniques to give our customers a quality product.
Job Summary
As a member of the Shop Department the Yard and Facilities Coordinator is responsible for supporting the maintenance repair and replacement of small tools as well as the upkeep and organization of the construction equipment storage yard and company facilities. This position maintains required company and regulatory records and helps ensure yard and facility areas are clean organized and properly maintained. The individual works closely with the Shop Manager Assistant Shop Manager Foremen Mechanics Project Managers and Superintendents to support efficient day-to-day operations.
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Maintains and organizes the equipment yard storage areas and buildings
- Assists with maintenance and improvement projects at the Brooks office and facility locations
- Maintains and coordinates temporary Brooks1st signage on jobsites
- Delivers supplies small tools and other materials to field crews as needed
- Picks up parts supplies tools and other materials as needed
- Repairs and maintains small tools including vibratory compactors quickie saws etc.
- Coordinates with shop management to identify and plan for the purchase disposal rental or outside service needs for small tools
Other Duties/Responsibilities
- Assists others in department as needed
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong mechanical knowledge of small engines/equipment
- Proficient carpentry skills (must provide tools)
- Basic mathematical skills
- General knowledge of forklift operation and the ability to learn to safely operate a forklift
- Must have excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
- Proven dependability organizational problem solving and adaptability skills
- Demonstrated initiative and sense of urgency with the ability to work independently and follow directions as needed
- Strong customer service orientation and ability to work effectively with internal and external customers
- High degree of accuracy thoroughness and attention to details
- Ability to work for long periods at an energetic pace with frequent interruptions and changing priorities
- Must be a team player
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of four (4) years of small engine machine repair or facilities maintenance
- Experience in construction or manufacturing is a plus
- Maintains a valid drivers license to operate a company vehicle
- Experience working around heavy equipment and machinery preferred
- Experience working in a safety-focused environment preferred
Physical Requirements
- Lifting/Carrying: Up to 75 lbs frequently
- Pushing/Pulling: Up to 75 lbs frequently
- Driving: Regularly operates a company vehicle with automatic transmission and potentially manual transmission vehicles
- Movement Requirements: Frequent standing walking and keyboarding; occasional sitting bending squatting kneeling twisting climbing stairs and ladders crawling and reaching above shoulder level
- Use of Hands: Frequent use of hands to operate tools and equipment handle materials keyboarding and performing other job-related duties
Working Environment
- Works regularly in shop yard facility jobsite and other indoor and outdoor environments
- Works in varying and potentially adverse weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold rain snow mud dust wet surfaces uneven terrain and prolonged standing or walking on concrete
- Works in and around operating vehicles construction equipment machinery tools and other typical shop and yard hazards
- Regularly interacts and coordinates with internal customers including Foremen Plant Operators field personnel and Department Management
- Travels regularly between company facilities jobsites vendors and other locations as needed
- Adjusts work hours as necessary to accommodate seasonal fluctuations and business needs
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
How to Apply:
Why Join Brooks Construction
At Brooks Construction Company we believe in building more than roads-we build careers communities and a legacy of excellence. Based in Fort Wayne Indiana with over 270 employees Brooks Construction provides asphalt concrete earthwork and pipe operations across northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio using best practices and innovative techniques to give our customers a quality product.
Our team-based approach ensures that every employee has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Whether youre starting your career or bringing years of experience youll find a supportive environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.
What We Offer Non-Union Positions:
At Brooks Construction Company we are proud to provide our employees with exceptional benefits that support their health financial security and overall well-being.
Competitive Compensation:
- Competitive pay
- Opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive Benefits:
- Health Insurance - We pay 100% of the premium for you your spouse and your eligible children)
- Prescription Drug Plans Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts We make contributions on your behalf
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telehealth Services
Retirement & Financial Security:
- 401K Plan We contribute a portion of your 401K for you
- Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Career Development:
- Access to training programs and advancement opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement program
Join us in shaping the infrastructure of northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio. Be part of a team where ordinary people do things extraordinarily well.
Brooks Construction Company Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Brooks Construction Company Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and all applicable federal and state labor laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process please contact our HR team at .
Required Experience:
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