MAINTENANCE CLERK

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is seeking a detail-oriented inventory/clerical associate to support the Maintenance Department in Buffalo. Responsibilities include handling parts, cycle counts, data entry, and operating a forklift to move materials and equipment.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2 years in inventory control, a valid NYS driver's license, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A safety mindset and ability to work in an office/warehouse setting are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; two years in inventory control or parts supply.
• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver's license.
• Pass qualifying skills tests: typing 25 WPM, Excel spreadsheet, clerks test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain office and record-keeping through clerical duties and files management.
• Handle inventory through cycle counts, storage, and issuing parts and equipment.
• Operate forklift for loading/unloading and material movement.
• Input data into automated systems and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Clerical skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Relief staff training

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PIV forklift operation

Job description

WORK OBJECTIVE:

This job involves performance of manual, physical, and automated clerical-type tasks associated with the operation of the Maintenance Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

• Maintain control of an office environment through a variety of clerical duties, including telephone use, and organizing and maintaining files
• Material handling per inventory control functions as it relates to cycle counts, storage, maintenance, and issuance of parts, supplies, and equipment
• Drive and use a forklift loading and unloading trucks
• Receives, sorts, examines, and collates routine records and report data
• Recognize, investigate, and report facts concerning inconsistencies and irregularities in work performed
• Organize and maintain office records and reports
• Perform normal and expedited office procedures, collecting, sorting and distributing office correspondence
• Input and process data using automated systems
• Exercise judgement relative to the discovery and reporting of unsafe and irregular conditions; protecting all company property during job performance
• Perform additional duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Must be thoroughly familiar with the operation and use of modern office equipment including, copiers, scanners, faxes, computers, keyboards and printers. Must have a working knowledge of application software such as, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and email. Must be able to effectively communicate, orally and in writing; must be able to maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Skilled at teaching and training relief staff. Must be able to operate and certified to operate a PIV (power industrial vehicle/forklift). Possess the ability to safely and effectively operate common equipment for the position, and when assigned, to include but not limited to powered floor cleaners, pallets jacks, trucks etc. One year or more experience working with Microsoft Office Products. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel to create and maintain spreadsheets as it relates to the collection of data, report generation, and transmitting information. Ability to use Microsoft Outlook for email and scheduling. Working knowledge of inventory principles such as parts issuing, cycle counting, and location management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 70 pounds).

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited high school. Two years of experience in inventory control or supplying of parts. Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s license. Must pass qualifying skills test:

• Typing exam 25 words per minute
• Excel Spreadsheet
• Clerks test

OTHER:

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.