Property/Inventory Technician II

Location: Transportation Deptartment

12 mos, 8 hrs/day (2nd shift position - work hours 1:30pm to 10:00pm)

Grade 19, $ 18.15 hr

Start Date: 04/15/2023

Purpose Statement

This job reports to Supervisor of Vehicle Maintenance

Essential Functions

Attends meetings, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

Cleans part's room for the purpose of maintaining a safe and sanitary work area.

Conducts physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses.

Maintains an inventory of parts and supplies for the purpose of ensuring item's availability.

Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and records (e.g. fuel and natural gas expenditures, inventory, schedules, requisitions, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and providing reliable information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines.

Monitors purchases (e.g. fuel, natural gas, parts, etc.) for the purpose of providing up to date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines.

Orders equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.

Oversees the work activities in the parts room for the purpose of ensuring completion within established time lines.

Prepares orders by pulling from stock for the purpose of meeting parts requests in a timely manner. Processes work orders, requisitions, 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 special order requests for the purpose of locating a vendor; ensuring acquisitions of the best product; and maximizing the use of funds.

Researches discrepancies on orders and/or invoices (e.g. overages, shortages, duplicate deliveries, etc.) 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.

Schedules and dispatches special function vans for the purpose of ensuring availability and directing services in an efficient and timely manner.

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 standard office equipment; 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; 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; maintaining a good rapport with employees and community.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.