Fixed Asset Specialist

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SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

Performs all manner inventory practices in compliance with State & Federal audit guidelines. Department: Facilities Warehouse Reports To: Warehouse Manager

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Serves as specialist within the Fixed Asset Department for full support and responsibilityfor managing, coordinating, and auditing IPS equipment inventories. Assist with purchases of new scanning hardware and software. Assist in maintaining the computerized inventory and record keeping system. Initiate, coordinate, and complete all reports pertaining to equipment inventories for Federal audits. Evaluate records against disposition and retention schedules (District Obsolescence Plan). Be available to assist with any special projects that relates to equipment inventory management. Demonstrate continuous effort to improve equipment inventory management operations, streamline work process and work cooperatively to reach quality customer service levels. Assist with the district’s Federal Auction. Clean and monitor inventory recycling and/or storage areas. Control fixed assets movement in in compliance with IPS Fixed Asset Guidelines and Federal guidelines EDGAR 74.34 and 80.32 Research and resolve inventory against purchase orders and ensure proper tagging and data entry into computerized inventory record timekeeping system. Abides by Board of School Commissioners policies, IPS rules, Federal and State law. Remains current in professional matters. Other duties as assigned.

DISCLAIMER:

The above job description is designed to denote the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Not eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to find, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EEOC STATEMENT:

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

DISCLAIMER:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nimble