Motor Pool Coordinator

Company Overview
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is an intentionally Christian teaching institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service. Serving a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff, the university emphasizes transformational learning experiences rooted in faith and community engagement.

Job Overview: The University seeks a full-time, 12-month, Motor Pool Coordinator, for its Facilities Department on the Mount Vernon main campus. The position reports to the Director of Facilities and is available immediately, upon appointment of a successful candidate. A full complement of benefits is provided including a health care plan, retirement contributions and tuition assistance, each subject to associated waiting periods.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Be a first point of contact for Facilities Services;
• Manage and develop full time, part time, and on call bus driver team;
• Staff and maintain provided downtown class shuttle schedule;
• Work with all MVNU departments and community to schedule bus and van transportation;
• Coordinate service work, licensing, permits, and inspections to be done on MVNU vehicles;
• Coordinate and maintain driver qualification files in compliance with USDOT regulations;
• Maintain physical and digital files of purchase orders, work orders, invoices and receipts;
• Reconcile reporting as directed with Accounting;
• Facilitate driver authorization process in coordination with other departments;
• Prepares purchase requisitions for department and campus;
• Buy and sell campus equipment as directed;
• Communicates with local and distance vendors, suppliers, and contractors;
• Assist Facilities office as needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

Expectations for the successful candidate:

• Evangelical Christian statement of faith, experience and mission fit;
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience;
• Must be punctual, responsible, and accountable;
• Must pass background check and safe drivers check;
• This position will require some on-call availability after normal working hours;
• Experience with Microsoft Office and with office equipment (printers, copiers, etc.) preferred;
• Excellent face-to-face and phone customer service to all associates, visitors, and students on Campus;
• Exhibits excellent judgment in decision making within University guidelines;
• Ability to multi-task, while being detail-oriented;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Basic mathematical and strong typing skills;
• Ability to compose clear, professional letters, emails, and announcements;
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds;
• Must be capable of sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time;
• Demonstrates effective and efficient use of University resources;

Join us in this dynamic role where your expertise will directly contribute to the seamless operation of our campus transportation services. We value proactive individuals who thrive in organized environments and are passionate about supporting our community’s mobility needs.

Work Location: In person