Parts Technician

Parts TechnicianThe job of Parts Technician is done for the purpose of providing support to the warehousing operations with specific responsibilities for maintaining required inventory levels; ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of order are correct; verifying stock and identifying losses; and maintaining an organized warehouse layout, ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner and directing assigned workers.Essential Functions:Cleans warehouse for the purpose of maintaining a safe and sanitary work area.Conducts physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stock, location and identifying losses.Evaluates vendors for the purpose of ensuring best quality and value of parts and supplies.Maintains inventory of supplies and materials for the purpose of ensuring items' availability.Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of documenting activities and providing reliable resource information.Monitors budget allocations, purchase orders, expenditures, account balances and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate and complying with established financial practices.Orders equipment, tools and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.Orients assigned personnel for the purpose of developing knowledge of warehouse operations and safety skills.Prepares orders by pulling from stock, driving forklift and school vehicles for the purpose of meeting delivery requirements.Processes report requests, documents, deliveries and/or materials for the purpose of disseminating information and/or materials to appropriate parties.Receives stock and nonstock items for the purpose of ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct.Researches discrepancies on orders and/or invoices for the purpose of correcting errors and/or returning damaged/incorrect items to vendors.Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external services for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding the invoices, billing, status of deliveries, etc.Supports personnel as assigned for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the work force and meeting shift requirements.Other Functions: Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.Job Requirements:Minimum Qualifications:Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating equipment used in warehouse operations; operating standard office equipment; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: materials handling procedures; inventory techniques; warehouse equipment; and safety practices and procedures.ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups.; applying material handling techniques; displaying mechanical aptitude; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.Responsibility:Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to effect the organization's services.Working Environment:The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 20% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.Experience:Job related experience is required. Education High school diploma or equivalent.Equivalency Required Testing:Certificates: Valid Driver's License & Evidence of InsurabilityClearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background ClearanceFLSA Status: Non Exempt B ($16.50)