PARTS TECHNICIAN

City of Peoria, Illinois; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Peoria is seeking a motivated individual for a specialized technical position in the Public Works/Fleet Services Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing inventory and procuring parts and supplies necessary for fleet maintenance, demonstrating knowledge of purchasing policies and inventory systems. This position requires good judgment in purchasing decisions and offers a stable work environment with fixed hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Valid State Driver’s License required.
• Any combination of education, training and experience that provides knowledge, skills, abilities.

Responsibilities

• Procures fleet parts, tools, and supplies.
• Maintains inventory levels and records.
• Works with staff on purchasing materials.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing policies knowledge

Recordkeeping

Standard business arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CITY RESIDENCY REQUIRED

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS / FLEET SERVICES

LOCATION: 3505 N. DRIES LANE, PEORIA, ILLINOIS

HOURS: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Monday through Friday

This is specialized technical parts store work. The work involves procuring and issuing fleet parts, tools and supplies for equipment maintenance personnel in one location; utilizing the central computerized purchasing system to accomplish and document purchases; maintaining and utilizing manual and computerized recordkeeping systems; setting up, stocking and maintaining parts and supplies inventories at one location; and performing special projects as assigned. The work is performed within established guidelines and under the general supervision of the Assistant Fire Chief and involves the regular exercise of independent judgment relative to purchasing decisions, priority setting, and other aspects of the work.

EMPLOYEE’S MUST RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY OF PEORIA. AN EMPLOYEE’S UNAUTHORIZED RESIDENCY OUTSIDE THE CITY OF PEORIA SHALL BE GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION.

Works with staff in procuring all parts and supplies required to perform the functions of the division.

Obtains prices or bids on materials prior to purchase.

Receives items from vendors.

Maintains proper inventory levels as specified.

Picks up emergency parts and supplies as required.

Returns unneeded parts to vendors.

Records items placed in stock on inventory cards.

Interviews prospective vendors and maintains working relationships with local vendors.

Checks computer for stocking levels and part locations as necessary.

Maintains parts and equipment manuals in good order.

Files completed job orders and equipment data sheets.

Maintains the parts room in a clean and orderly manner.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED; and two to four years of progressively responsible related experience, required to have a valid State Driver’s License. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Parts, equipment and supplies utilized in a fleet maintenance operation.

Principles and practices of inventory systems.

All applicable purchasing policies and procedures.

Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.

Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.

All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.