SENIOR MECHANICAL PARTS WORKER (1533)

1/8/90

Rev 4/90

City of San José

SENIOR MECHANICAL PARTS WORKER (1533)

CLASS PURPOSE

Under general direction, performs work of considerable difficulty in supervising the planning, organizing and directing of activities for several parts rooms. These activities include the ordering, receipt, storage and issuance of a wide variety of automotive, industrial and heavy construction equipment parts, materials, accessories and supplies. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

Schedule, assign, train and evaluate subordinates in the ordering, receipt, storage and issuance of automotive, industrial and heavy construction equipment parts, materials, accessories and supplies.
Maintain adequate inventories of automotive, industrial and heavy construction equipment parts, materials, accessories and supplies; supervise the taking of periodic physical inventories and assure that inventory records are reconciled with perpetual inventory records.
Maintain emergency repair parts for major components or major equipment of a specialty nature; research and order specialty repair parts; maintain a descriptive inventory file of specialty repair parts; order a variety of specialty replacement parts in anticipation of scheduled equipment rebuilding; submit timely orders to ensure continued availability of special order parts; assist vehicle maintenance supervisors in locating, ordering and receiving replacement parts with unusual specification and/or fabrication requirements.
Develop methods for the improvement of storage space utilization, including items requiring special handling and storage.
Maintain records and submits reports and recommendations relative to the acquisition and cost of an extensive repair parts and replacement components system; participate in conferences relative to scheduled maintenance planning and budget planning; keep equipment maintenance supervisors informed of excessive lead times in parts acquisitions.
Conduct safety inspections with subordinate staff.
Consult with City personnel, outside vendors and others in locating and ordering automotive parts and supplies.
Perform the duties of a Mechanical Parts Worker as necessary.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbent in this class is responsible for supervising several mechanical parts storerooms. This class is distinguished from other storekeeping and stock clerk classes by the requirement for specialized knowledge of parts, materials and supplies for automotive, industrial and heavy equipment parts. The incumbent in this class is supervised by the Yardmaster.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of warehousing principles and practices.
Knowledge of methods of inventory control.
Knowledge of pertinent safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of procurement sources of supplies, parts and equipment used in automotive and other equipment repair.
Knowledge of parts, supplies and equipment used in automotive, industrial and construction equipment.
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.
Ability to read and interpret catalogs, manuals, blueprints, charts, and specifications.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Competency Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate the work of others.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to identify and procure material required for fabricating modifications to equipment.
Ability to find, develop and maintain current list of automotive vendors and supplies.
Ability to procure replacement parts on the basis of knowledge of interchangeability of parts.
Ability to identify and solve problems related to ordering, receiving and issuing parts and supplies.
Knowledge of City procurement procedures.

Training And Experience

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of high school and five (5) years of increasingly responsible storekeeping experience in automotive, industrial, construction equipment parts and supplies.

License/Certificates

Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California.

(3111Z/1020)