Parts Technician

Join a team where your skills keep our Fleet moving! The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Parts Technician to support our Fleet Division. In this role, you will help keep agency vehicles on the road by maintaining parts and supply inventories, sourcing automotive parts and materials, processing purchase orders and requisitions, issuing parts, maintaining accurate inventory records, and coordinating with vendors to ensure technicians have what they need to get the job done. The ideal candidate has automotive parts experience, strong organizational skills, and an eye for detail. They are comfortable identifying and sourcing vehicle parts, managing inventory, working with vendors, and using computerized systems to maintain accurate records. The successful candidate is dependable, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities while providing responsive support to Fleet personnel and other areas of the Agency. If you know automotive parts, enjoy keeping things organized, and take pride in helping a busy shop run efficiently, this could be the career for you. Bring your automotive knowledge and problem-solving skills to a role where your work helps keep the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Fleet ready for the road. Starting Salary: $18.05/hour Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks depending upon the complexity of the applicant’s background and position for which they’ve applied. Under the general direction of the Fleet Manager, this position oversees the inventory control system and the procurement of all shop stock and non‑stock material requirements, including the identification and sourcing of suitable products and the processing of stock and non‑stock requisitions and purchase orders. The position works with vendors to repair equipment and issues parts. Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained. SUPERVISES OTHERS: No Maintains adequate stock level of parts and supplies Prepares and submits purchase orders and requisitions in the ordering process Issues parts, enters data into the computer Performs a variety of related functions, to include but not limited to: Inspecting and photographing damage to vehicles Working with General Counsel and Risk Management for court appearances Working with insurance adjusters for claim estimates and processing vehicles for auction Updates and maintains automated parts/supplies inventory program, including maintaining vendor files and files of damaged vehicles Verifies and receives invoices for goods and supplies Maintains and updates invoice log Conducts annual and spot inventories of parts rooms and bulk oil inventories Coordinates and disposes solid and liquid regulated materials Provides assistance to others, to include receiving, routing, and dispersing telephone calls and messages Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position This position may be considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, may be required to report to work Participates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed This list is not intended to be all‑inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education One (1) year automotive part related experience Or equivalent combination of education and experience Testing Required Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license Consideration for this position requires a credit check Knowledge of current automotive inventory software programs, to include fleet, communications, and purchasing menus used for daily data entries Knowledge of the Purchasing Division’s Policy and Procedures to provide guidance in the ethical practices of procurement Knowledge of vehicle components necessary to accurately define required parts when performing vehicle accident damage assessments Knowledge and experience of the automotive parts industry to properly identify and stock the required inventories Excellent time management and interpersonal skills Ability to safely and efficiently operate a forklift Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace The physical abilities listed below are estimates of time spent during a typical work day to perform essential functions and responsibilities. Members in this position may be required to: Visual color discrimination to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness Sit up to 6 hours per day Stand up to 1 hour per day Walk up to 1 hour per day Drive up to 1 hour per day Continuously lift up to 10 lbs. Frequently lift up 25 lbs. Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs. Continuously bend, reach, and twist Frequently squat and kneel Occasionally climb #J-18808-Ljbffr