Parts Specialist

Department or Location:


Maintenance & Facilities

Position Type:


Classified / Non-Contracted


Job Title:


Parts Specialist

FLSA Status:


Exempt


Reports To:


Supply Foreman


Days Worked:


235 Days (12 months)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education : A high school diploma or equivalent is required.


Certification or Licensure: A valid state-issued driver's license is required. Ability to operate a forklift is preferred. Knowledge of electronic components and cross-referencing electronic components preferred. Knowledge of Inventory Control Method preferred. Computer proficiency required. Ability to read and understand printed instructions. Must have the ability to work independently to identify repair parts for Maintenance Trades as required. Shift hours required (based on available shift).


Skills: Thorough knowledge of RCSS policies and procedures. Ability to provide quality customer service. Excellent time-management and interpersonal skills. Solid written and oral communication skills. Must posses the ability to oversee procedures in receiving deliveries from vendors. Operating knowledge of Maintenance operations is essential. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Willingness to accept continual training and self-improvement. Must have the ability to multi-task in an organized and efficient manner. Ability to work well with a diverse group.


Work Experience: Three years' experience working in a similar position.

PRIMARY DUTY:


Under general supervision, this position is responsible for assisting the Inventory and Supply Foreman in daily operations of the Maintenance Warehouse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Receives and stocks deliverables into the warehouse. (*)
2. Issues Purchase Orders in compliance with procurement guidelines. (*)
3. Supplies Maintenance Personnel with parts, tools, and consumables. (*)
4. Sources materials just in time for use and minimizes costs while upholding high quality standards. (*)
5. Maintains an accurate inventory of items in the Maintenance Warehouse. (*)
6. Operates forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck. (*)
7. Processes Facility Lease Agreements. (*)
8. Processes warranty parts for refund or exchange from distributor. (*)
9. Communicates effectively with Foremen on work schedules, safety issues and repairs. (*)
10. Practices and promotes high standards of safety, cleanliness and efficiency in all work areas.
11. Maintains a positive, cooperative attitude in the work environment.
12. The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee's supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law, board policy, administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:


The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit, and complete work required considerable physical exertion, occasionally being exposed to inclement weather.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires traveling to various sites on a frequent and unscheduled basis. Must be available after regularly scheduled working hours, weekends, nights, and holidays, as needed. May be required to attend training courses/programs in order to learn new equipment and repair procedures, updated skills, etc.

(*) Essential job duties - the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.