Warehouse & Equipment Coordinator

**This position is located in St. George, LA**

The Warehouse & Equipment Coordinator supports the Department of Public Works (DPW) by maintaining accurate inventory, organizing warehouse operations, and coordinating preventive maintenance schedules for vehicles and heavy equipment. This position ensures that supplies, tools, and equipment are available, tracked, and service-ready to support public works operations and emergency response. The role focuses on coordination, scheduling, and record-keeping rather than direct mechanical or vendor management.

Receive, store, and issue supplies, parts, and materials needed for DPW projects.
• Maintain proper labeling, organization, and storage of items to ensure accessibility.
• Keep warehouse facilities safe, clean, and in compliance with city standards.

• Track inventory levels of supplies, materials, and small equipment.
• Conduct cycle counts and update records to ensure accuracy.
• Generate reports on stock levels and usage for review by the DPW Director.

• Maintain logs and records of DPW vehicles and heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, trailers, dump trucks, backhoes).
• Track hours of use, service intervals, and inspection schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors or service providers for scheduled maintenance and repairs, as directed by leadership.
• Ensure records are updated for warranty, compliance, and emergency readiness.

• Submit purchase requests for materials and supplies in coordination with the DPW Director.
• Track deliveries and verify that orders are complete.
• Assist with vendor communication as directed.

• Maintain stock of critical supplies to support emergency response.
• Ensure equipment readiness by monitoring service records and fuel/supply availability.
• Assist DPW staff with organizing warehouse response operations during emergencies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience accepted.
• 2-4 years of experience in warehouse, inventory, or equipment coordination (municipal or public works experience a plus).
• Valid Louisiana driver's license required.

• Familiarity with inventory tracking or asset management systems.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, warehouse safety practices, and preventive maintenance procedures for heavy equipment.

Personal Qualities

IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success. We believe "how" you achieve your results is as important as what you achieve. The following highlights the personal traits key for success within the organization.

• Work Ethic
• Reliability/Dependability
• Collaboration/Team Contributor
• Teachable

• Position requires both office and warehouse/yard work environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks in outdoor conditions.
• Availability to support emergency operations during disasters, including extended or irregular hours.

Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS, where we appreciate and are committed to our employees. We offer outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and work hard to maintain a culture that values our employees.

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services include Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring.

IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.

We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission. IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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