Clerk Parts

City of Lake Charles; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lake Charles is seeking a responsible individual for manual and clerical work related to tools and materials management in the Maintenance Garage. Responsibilities include handling materials efficiently, checking incoming items, and maintaining inventory.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and show proficiency in handling basic repairs and reading instructions. A valid Louisiana Driver's License is required, with the potential need for a CDL. This role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Two years prior knowledge of automobile parts and mechanic equipment.
• Ability to read, write, add, and subtract.

Responsibilities

• Handle materials in the Maintenance Garage storeroom efficiently.
• Check and receive incoming materials against invoices.
• Maintain records of supplies disbursed.

Skills

Ability to use adding machine and calculator

Knowledge of automobile parts and mechanic equipment

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to make minor repairs

General computer knowledge

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Salary Level: Start: $13.40

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, this individual is responsible for the manual and clerical work related to receipt, storage, maintenance, and issuance of tools, materials, and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the prompt and efficient handling of materials kept in the Maintenance Garage storeroom.
• Receive and receipts for materials returned to stock.
• Check incoming materials and supplies against invoices, trade tickets, bills of lading, or purchase orders.
• Fill requisitions for supplies.
• Assist in taking physical inventory and in the maintenance of a perpetual inventory.
• Clean and mop premises and arrange stock on shelves or in bins.
• Check stock on hand and make up stock reports covering materials that are running low.
• Keep records of supplies disbursed and the person or equipment using same.
• Pick up and deliver parts as needed.
• Perform related work as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to use adding machine and calculator.
• Two (2) years prior knowledge of automobile parts and mechanic equipment.
• Ability and willingness to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make repairs of minor nature to hand tools and small parts.
• General computer knowledge.
• Ability to read, write, add, and subtract. Ability to compare parts correctly.
• Ability to Lift 50 lbs.
• Regular prompt attendance is an essential function to this position.
• The ability to get along and promote a harmonious working environment with vendors, supervisors, citizens, and co-workers is an essential function of this position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERI ENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License. May require a CDL.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.