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Maintenance Planner/Scheduler - Heavy Equipment (NOT Building Maintenance)

Francis O Day Co., Inc
$55,000 - $105,000
United States, Maryland, Germantown
Dec 22, 2025
Location: Rockville, Maryland Job Type: Full-time Company: Francis O. Day Co., Inc. Company Address: 850 East Gude Drive, suite A, Rockville, MD 20850 Company Phone Number: (301) 652-2400x110 Position: Maintenance Planner/Scheduler - Heavy Equipment (NOT Building Maintenance) Pay Range: $55,000 - $105,000 (Depending on experience and qualifications) Position Overview Francis O. Day Company is seeking an experienced Maintenance Planner / Scheduler with a strong background in heavy equipment and diesel maintenance to support our paving and excavation operations. This is NOT a building or facilities maintenance position. This role is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating maintenance and repairs for heavy construction equipment, including but not limited to asphalt pavers, milling machines, skid steers, dozers, loaders, rollers, and related support equipment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in heavy equipment maintenance environments such as paving, excavation, construction, aggregates, or similar industries. Candidates with primarily building, facilities, or property maintenance backgrounds (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, general building systems) are not the best fit for this role. Key Responsibilities Plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance for heavy equipment and mobile assets, not buildings or facilities. Review, prioritize, and develop detailed job plans for equipment repairs, including labor, skill sets, duration, safety requirements, tools, parts, and external services. Create and maintain job plans specific to diesel-powered and hydraulically driven construction equipment. Utilize CMMS (E360) to manage work orders, backlog, equipment history, and maintenance data. Develop daily, weekly, two-week, and four-week maintenance schedules aligned with production and paving schedules. Coordinate equipment downtime with operations to ensure availability for paving and excavation projects. Support and continuously improve the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program for heavy equipment fleets. Work closely with Equipment Managers, Shop Supervisors, Mechanics, and Operations to determine repair scope and resource needs. Coordinate outsourcing decisions for major repairs, rebuilds, or component refurbishments. Maintain equipment files, Bills of Material (BOMs), and standard job packages for heavy equipment assets. Track and report KPIs such as schedule compliance, backlog health, equipment uptime, and planning accuracy. Support Total Process Reliability (TPR) initiatives focused on equipment reliability and uptime. Decision-Making Authority Determine maintenance priorities and scheduling strategies for heavy equipment fleets. Recommend contractor use, overtime, and outsourcing for equipment repairs. Identify recurring equipment failures and initiate Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) when appropriate. Collaborate with Equipment Management to address performance gaps and reliability issues. Minimum Requirements 2-4+ years of maintenance planning or scheduling experience in a heavy equipment or diesel maintenance environment. Strong understanding of heavy construction equipment, including pavers, milling machines, loaders, dozers, skid steers, rollers, and similar assets. Prior experience as a diesel mechanic, heavy equipment mechanic, or shop lead is strongly preferred. Ability to visualize and plan complex equipment repairs involving hydraulics, diesel engines, electrical systems, and wear components. Experience using CMMS software (E360 or similar systems preferred). Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Strong communication skills with mechanics, supervisors, vendors, and contractors. Ability to lead through influence and work cross-functionally with operations and maintenance teams. Willingness to embrace continuous improvement and process standardization. Note: Experience limited to building maintenance, facilities management, or property maintenance (HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems in buildings) does not meet the requirements for this role. Physical & Work Environment Combination of office and shop environments. Regular interaction with heavy equipment, maintenance shops, and job sites. Occasional participation in emergency or after-hours equipment repairs. Travel Requirements Overnight travel: Minimal Intra / interstate: Occasional Disclaimer This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not constitute a contract. The company reserves the right to modify this description at any time without notice. About F.O. Day Company: For over 80 years, family-owned F.O. Day has developed into an award-winning paving and excavation company by building close relationships with our extended family of valued clients, trusted employees, and dedicated subcontractors & suppliers. Francis O Day Co., Inc. Headquarters supports its Regional Offices and four asphalt production facilities. Led by management in these facilities our employees focus on safety, quality, and performance supported by state-of-the-art technology and equipment. Francis O Day Co., Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without any discrimination due to their race, gender, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by Federal, state, or local law. This policy extends to all aspects of employment with Francis O. Day Co., Inc., including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring decisions, assignment, advancement, compensation, benefits, retention, and termination.