P/T Fleet Parts and Inventory Technician

Posting number: 73026

Department: Fleet/Facilities

Job classification: FLEET PARTS AND INVENTORY TECHNICIAN

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Fleet Services

Summary

This is a position related to the procurement and inventory of a wide variety of equipment, and supplies, materials and parts. Inventories include, but are not limited to, preventive maintenance functions, refurbishment materials and kits, replacement components, and other items specific to the department of assignment.

Examples of duties

The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

1. Provides assistance and support to the Fleet Parts and Inventory Coordinator. Prepares and processes purchase orders for the acquisition/replenishment of routinely needed supplies, parts and materials.
2. Conducts parts and materials use historical tracking for the purpose of ensuring proper inventory and supply levels at all times.
3. Procures parts from local vendors using City owned vehicle.
4. Performs research in obtaining price quotes for regularly required and special project items; evaluates cost impacts of necessary materials, parts and supplies.
5. Determines most efficient purchases based on availability and cost.
6. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with outside vendors, internal departments and co-workers.
7. Provides recommendations regarding most cost efficient methods when price extends beyond personal budgetary authority.
8. Maintains and reconciles computerized inventory; ensures parts/supplies are properly charged to shop work orders.
9. Required to report to work at the appointed hour, as scheduled, and to work the entire assigned schedule.
10. Maintains the cleanliness and order of the parts room.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
    

CUSTOMER SERVICE
This is a front-line position for providing excellent customer service to members of the general public and other City employees. Personal contact occurs with other employees of the unit, employees of other departments in the City, citizens, and customers of the department. Service is provided in person or by phone contact.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or equivalent. 
• Certificate from an approved automotive, vocational, or trade school preferred. 
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in stock and supply maintenance and distribution.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Must have ASE Parts Specialist Certification (P2) within 180 days of hire.

Licenses

• Must possess an active Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Supplemental information

JOB SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers and employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Considerable knowledge of tools, parts, supplies and related materials used in the preventive care, refurbishment, and repair of equipment. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build a constructive team spirit where team members are committed to the goals and objectives of the team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the dut