Automotive Parts Specialist at Stafford County Public Schools

Job Title:           Automotive Parts Specialist

Department:  Fleet Services

Pay Grade:       Uniform Salary Grade U090

Work Calendar:           All 12 Month Staff

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Fleet Services, the Automotive Parts Specialists procures and issues parts and shop supplies for a wide variety of automotive, truck and other equipment.  Additional responsibilities include maintaining a computerized parts inventory and performing daily-computerized parts entry into the repair order billing system.

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Inventory Control

• Maintains running inventory of parts to determine continuing needs and assure availability.
• Orders, receives, prices store and issue parts, materials and supplies.
• Picks up or secure delivery of parts, supplies and materials.
• Maintains a computer parts inventory and repair order billing system.
• Works closely with vendors.
• Maintains tire inventory.
• Answers phone and performs basic clerical duties.

Support and demonstrate core values of Fleet Services

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as an optimal role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma, G.E.D. or any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Possess a valid Virginia driver’s license. (Virginia commercial driver’s license preferred.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge
  • Fleet operations, and parts, equipment and supply needs
  • Automobile, bus and truck repair
  • Computerized inventory control and issuing of parts
• Skills
  • Demonstrate computer inventory control and repair billing
• Abilities
  • Receive stock and account for a wide variety of parts and supplies
  • Make mathematical computations
  • Follow oral and written directions including knowledge of English grammar, usage, and spelling
  • Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
  • Organize and perform work independently
  • Work on multiple projects while meeting all deadlines
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment is indoors and outdoors with regular exposure to weather conditions; in proximity to the roadway; near moving mechanical parts and traffic; and in confined spaces. The employee is exposed to fumes, dirt/dust, gases, and the risk of electric shock and will be provided safety equipment.
• The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the physical ability to work primarily with fingers, perceive the nature of sounds, make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, express or exchange ideas by the spoken word, substantial movements (motions) with the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and discern letters or numbers at a given distance. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: feeling, grasping, handling, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity and walking.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.