2026-27 Property Control Technician III - Finance Dept.

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Unified School District is hiring a Property Control Technician III who will support finance operations by managing property control tasks, including conducting physical inventories and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies.

The ideal candidate will possess strong budgeting skills, knowledge of financial regulations, and the ability to operate standard office equipment. This full-time position is essential for maintaining efficient financial operations within the district.

Qualifications

• Experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Job-related education with study in job-related area.
• Knowledge of federal and state purchasing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to finance operations.
• Conduct physical inventories to verify equipment.
• Assist auditors by providing necessary documentation.

Skills

Operating standard office equipment

Planning and managing projects

Budgeting and financial management

Analyzing data

Education

3 credit hours of college math

Job description

Overview

Property Control Technician III

Location: Finance Department - District Office

12 mos, 8 hrs/day

Grade 21, $19.46 hr

Dates: 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027

The job of Property Control Technician III is to provide support to the Finance operations with specific responsibilities of directing the day-to-day operations of Property Control, conducting physical inventories for the purpose of verifying equipment quantities and locations and identifying losses.

This job reports to the Director of Budget & Finance and/or Internal Auditor.

Essential Functions

• Assists auditors in providing requested information for the purpose of providing necessary documentation for completion of audit.
• Compiles data from a wide variety of sources for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with a wide variety of purchasing policies and procedures.
• Conducts physical inventories for the purpose of verifying equipment stock and identifying losses.
• Evaluates equipment for the purpose of determining condition and identifying demolition/auction/dump action to be taken.
• Maintains accounting files and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitors the sale of obsolete equipment and supplies for the purpose of providing up to date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines.
• Prepares written materials and electronic financial information for the purpose of documenting activities, providing reference, conveying information, and complying with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
• Processes purchasing-related information (e.g. tabulations, requisitions, electronic procurement, product specifications, etc.) for the purpose of updating and distributing information, authorizing for action and/or complying with established accounting practices.
• Provides leadership and technical assistance to subordinates and other district personnel for the purpose of providing support, identifying appropriate action and/or complying with established financial procedures.
• Reconciles a wide variety of data (e.g. property inventory, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances/data and ensuring compliance with established accounting practices.
• Researches discrepancies of financial information and/or documentation (e.g. property control, invoices, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and adhering to established procedures.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or appropriate referrals.

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, technical 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: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; budgeting and financial management; and developing effective working relationships; analyzing data.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; federal and state purchasing regulations; education code; and budget management and accounting; accounting/bookkeeping principles.
• ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select 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: communicating with diverse groups; working as part of a team; flexible to changing conditions; working with multiple projects; accuracy and attention to detail.

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 is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact 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, frequent climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.

Experience

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Education

Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.

Equivalency

Minimum of 3 credit hours of college math or equivalent.

Required Testing, Certificates and Licenses

• Pre-Employment Proficiency Tests: Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability
• Mathematics and Departmental
• Accounting Test
• Criminal Background Clearance
• Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Continuing Education / Training

Not specified in the provided content.

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.