Job Title

Job Family

Job Code

Job Exempt

Parts Specialist I

Seiu_White_Collar

ABM21

Pay Grade

Pay Rate Type

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

S20

Hourly

$18.19

$23.19

$28.19

Job Description

Processes requisitions and assists customers at the the parts counter. Places orders, receives inventory, and tracks inventory including parts and equipment for the fleet/facility. Confers with mechanics, technicians, and vendors regarding parts information and availability. Performs inventory control and warehousing activities involving manual labor and clerical duties. Assembles hydraulic hoses. Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: The distinction between Level I and Level II in this series is that Level I employees work under close supervision and handle routine work of limited complexity until they gain sufficient knowledge and experience to work under general supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate and six (6) months of experience/training in automotive work, service consulting, parts counter work, warehousing, or other area that demonstrates the ability to perform the Parts Specialist I job successfully; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Additional Qualifications for Promotion:

Promotions are not to be considered an automatic function of longevity and are subject to the review and authorization of the Supervisor. The employee’s last performance review must have resulted in an overall rating of Meets standards or better with no factor rating of less than meets.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Processes requisitions, orders vehicle parts, and confers with mechanics, technicians, and vendors regarding parts required, availability, and other related information; prepares appropriate documents, updates logs, and enters data in system; maintains and utilizes parts catalog, literature, and price lists.
Works the parts counter, handles inquiries, issues items, and orders supplies in response to authorized requisitions or as required by work orders; updates perpetual inventory records as items issued; informs supervisor when supplies are in short supply and initiates procedures to replenish supplies.
Assists with inventory control; takes physical inventory on a routine basis such as annual, quarterly, and monthly cycles; assists in moving supplies from one area to another as stock is reclassified or relocated; rearranges stock in bulk storage areas as assigned; places items on shelves or bins as appropriate; climbs ladders and uses fork lift as necessary to unload shipments and handle materials while following safety procedures; monitors inventory stock levels to ensure perpetual supply; maintains cleanliness of work area.
Receives, unloads, and verifies shipments, material, or items received and matches packing slips, invoices, or other documents and makes note of any discrepancies such as partial shipments, incorrect items, or damages and advices supervisor; repackages items for return shipment as necessary.
Assembles hydraulic hoses which require operating shop equipment such as crimpers, saws, calipers and other tools.
Participates in emergency response situations when necessary in accordance with Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Performs routine clerical work such as filing, record keeping, computer use, and simple office equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of automobile technology including vehicle systems and diagnosis.
Knowledge of math including interpretation of decimals and fractions, perform conversions, and financial transactions.
Communication skills required to assist customers, process orders, and follow instructions.
Computer skills needed to operate inventory management database and financial records systems.
Ability to perform routine clerical duties and enter data into computer system regarding inventory.
Ability to learn method and procedures for ordering parts and utilizing catalogs and price lists.
Ability to learn inventory control policies and procedures.
Ability to assemble hydraulic hoses and follow safety procedures.
Ability to provide good customer service.
Ability to perform manual work including shipping and receiving material, stock, or equipment in warehouse.
Ability to establish and develop effective and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
Ability to operate fork lift and motor vehicle.