EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/STOREKEEPER

Pittsburgh, PA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Public Schools is seeking an Equipment Operator/Storekeeper to manage deliveries, stockroom operations, and shipments. The role involves loading/unloading, maintaining inventory, and coordinating with multiple departments to support school operations.

Qualified candidates hold a Pennsylvania driver’s license, can lift heavy materials, and have experience operating district trucks. This is an on-site position supporting schools citywide.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Minimum one year experience operating large school district trucks.
• Knowledge of stockroom operations and safety practices.
• Ability to lift 50–80 lbs frequently and occasionally more.

Responsibilities

• Researches pricing, orders, and receives materials.
• Receives shipments and checks contents and price.
• Unloads and loads trucks using appropriate lifting equipment.
• Sorts and stores incoming parts and supplies.
• Maintains stockroom organization and inventory records.
• Communicates with departments to fulfill parts requests.
• Maintains EPA-related MSDS records and safety procedures.
• Coordinates with shop and schools for deliveries and pickups.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stockroom basics

Data entry

ERP systems

Safety compliance

Delivery routing

Clean driving record

Problem solving

Urban district knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION TITLE

Equipment Operator/Storekeeper

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Operates automobiles, trucks or vans to deliver supplies to various schools or administrative offices. Loads, transports and unloads such materials to specific delivery locations as requested. Must be able to perform a required Pennsylvania Department of Transportation pre trip inspection. Adds air, gas, oil, etc., as needed or reports major maintenance needs to truck supervisor. Maintains condition of truck assigned including washing, minor maintenance, etc. Receives pick-up and delivery drays covering material and equipment to be transported. Loads material on truck and transports to the required location then unloads and places in specific area. After trip, dates and signs receipted drays, returning them to truck supervisor. Supervises truck helper when necessary. Frequent lifting required between 50 to 80 lbs. Occasional lifting over 80 pounds required.

Salary:

$29.75/hour

WORK MONTHS

12 Months

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

STOREKEEPER:

1. 1. Researches pricing, orders, and receives materials.
2. 2. Receives all incoming shipments and checks for correctness of contents and price of items.
3. 3. Unload incoming parts and supplies from trucks, knowledge of the operation and safety of lifting equipment such as forklifts and the ability to use the appropriate equipment to load and unload trucks.
4. 4. Sort and place incoming parts and supplies in correct storage areas either in bins or on shelves.
5. 5. Take calls from various trades departments for parts and supply orders.
6. 6. Contact shipping companies if an error is detected on incoming orders and correct problem.
7. 7. Catalog in coming deliveries in log book.
8. 8. Prepares and maintains stock rooms inventory and keeps stock rooms clean and secure. Replenishes stock used as necessary.
9. 9. Stores equipment and supplies, posts inventory, and maintains a list of materials issued. Provide shipping sheets to Expeditor to update various records.
10. 10. Distributes and charges out items requested; maintains related forms and code repair orders.
11. 11. Maintains a complete listing of chemicals used by maintenance and assures that the proper Material Safety Data sheets are current as required by the EPA.
12. 12. At times receives central based purchases and organizes the disbursement of these shipments to schools in conjunction with truck transportation.
13. 13. Assist Plant Operations with furniture inventory and coordination of Physical inventory at various off-site District storage locations. Complete school furniture requests.
14. 14. Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor in support of the department’s or school’s goals and objectives and the District’s mission and Superintendent’s Priority Goals.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED

Must possess a valid Pennsylvania state motor vehicle operator’s license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of City of Pittsburgh traffic laws, names and locations of city streets, schools and buildings of the Pittsburgh School System.
• Minimum of one year experience operating large trucks owned by the School District.
• Complete knowledge of all food service and mail truck routes.
• Clean driving record required.
• Lift and carry heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of the standard methods and practices of stock room operations.
• Experience the use of flatbed rollback truck with a crane or hook lift.
• Experience with use of forklifts and operating with the loading and unloading of district trucks and outside vendor deliveries.
• Knowledge of various equipment and parts utilized in building maintenance and repair.
• Ability to perform data entry with basic keyboarding skills into an ERP system.
• Knowledge of EPA regulations with regards to maintaining Materials Safety Data Sheets.
• Understands and practices the safety guidelines required while working in and around the maintenance facility.
• Enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district.
• Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

• Varies based on the needs of the supervisor

APPLICANT ELIGIBILE CRITERIA

Certain transfers and promotions, pursuant to state legislation, may require an employee to obtain an act 151 clearance at a cost of $10, payable by the employee. Negative reports will be reviewed on a case by case basis and appropriate action will be taken.

CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

This position requires individuals to live in the territorial boundaries of the School District of Pittsburgh. If hired for this position you will be required to establish residence within three calendar months of your hire date with Pittsburgh Public Schools.