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Equipment Inventory Technician

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This listing closes on 7/25/2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana. Employer: City of Salinas Salary: $5,038.00 - $6,429.00 Monthly Location: Salinas Public Works Maintenance Yard, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 25-00662 Department: Public Works Opening Date: 07/11/2025 Closing Date: 7/25/2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana Special Instructions

All applicants must provide proof of education at the time of application or submit to the Human Resources Department by the filing date. The City of Salinas will accept copies of high school diploma, GED, copy of college degree, or copies of unofficial transcripts as proof of education. Applications are incomplete without the required documents and will be disqualified. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all documents are received. Summary of Duties: To order, receive, store, issue, and maintain inventories of vehicle, equipment and building parts, supplies, accessories, tools and equipment; prepare and monitor vehicle, equipment maintenance and repair records; research and requisition items for issue to mechanics and other material users; may coordinate fleet management duties for a specific department or division; inspect parts, tools, and repairs by outside agencies, to ensure correctness and quality; may perform and inspect minor mechanical work as assigned. Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the journey level class in the equipment maintenance series. Incumbents perform duties independently with minimal supervision. Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general supervision from Division supervisor. Exercises functional supervision of lower-level personnel. Essential Job Functions

Examples of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Orders, receives and maintains equipment parts, accessories, supplies and special tools to be used in the maintenance, service and repair of the City's vehicles, equipment and building facilities Issues and distributes parts and supplies Determines availability and cost of parts and estimates delivery time May coordinate fleet management activities for an individual department or division Receives and fills requisitions for specialized orders Maintains and utilizes ongoing listings of purchase orders Arranges and coordinates pick-up and delivery of orders Maintains continuous contact with inventory suppliers and vendors, and/or outside vehicle and equipment repair sources Researches and locates resources for non-standard parts, special tools, collision repair and parts fabricators Determines the appropriateness and/or feasibility of substituting parts and equipment on the basis of knowledge of interchangeability of such items Obtains bids from vendors for specialized products and repairs Identifies and selects parts and tools as described and requested by mechanics, building maintenance and custodial staff and other users Rechecks request lists to ensure completeness and accuracy of items being ordered Inspects parts, supplies and equipment for quality, quantity and correctness Verifies and checks items received against parts catalogs and manufacturer's identification model or parts number Prepares or completes requisitions and purchase orders Maintains a comprehensive manual or computer record system on parts, tools and supplies, accounts and analyzes records for quality control Takes periodic parts room inventory, oil supplies inventory and establishes desirable minimum supply levels on the basis of operational needs Performs minor repair or installation of related parts and equipment Coordinates parts equipment and supply requisition, receipt and billing with City's Purchasing Office Determines, schedules, and arranges delivery, location and layout of stock in storage areas Maintains storage areas in a clean and orderly condition Keeps abreast of new parts and product lines within the vehicle and building parts and equipment industry Researches and negotiates costs and provides or passes on related information to mechanics and supervisors Performs inventory control, establishes order points, checks and reconciles records with appropriate inventory listings and records and reports discrepancies to the supervisor Utilizes parts catalogs and repair manuals and tracking system for parts maintenance and control Maintains service, warranty, fleet rental, equipment and supply inventory, vehicle maintenance and related records and filing systems Drives trucks as required Completes, prepares and maintains routine forms, documents and reports and prepares brief statistical summaries and reports May cross-train other employees in job duties Performs related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: Parts, tools, accessories and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of gasoline, and diesel powered vehicles and equipment; General building materials; Basic product research and data analysis techniques; Standard vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance procedures and terminology; Stock and inventory control methods, including requisitioning, receiving, storing and issuing; Record keeping and filing systems development and maintenance; Operation of standard warehouse and storeroom equipment including calculators and computers. Ability to: Develop and implement inventory control procedures; Understand and follow oral and written instructions; Exercise independent judgment and initiative under general supervision; Prepare and maintain a wide variety of accurate records and reports; Establish and maintain effective relationships with those encountered in the course of the work; Gather and evaluate technical data and make logical recommendations based on comparative analysis. Skills to: Develop and maintain parts, equipment and supply inventories containing general and specialized items; Perform routine preventative maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment; Physically or mechanically lift and move items of various weights and sizes into appropriate storage and use areas; Operate computer hardware and software used to develop and maintain parts, equipment and supply inventories, and vehicle maintenance records. Education: High school diploma/GED. Experience: Four (4) years journey level experience ordering, purchasing, storing, recording and issuing regular and specialized vehicle, equipment and/or building maintenance parts, supplies and/or repairs; some experience in vehicle maintenance and repair. Licenses and Certifications: A valid State of California Driver's License. Supplemental Information

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, business machines and related equipment; vision sufficient to read fine printed materials, MSD Sheets with no color deficiencies; hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations; speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in a normal conversational distance, on the telephone and in addressing groups; physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, physical strength to lift up to 45 lbs. and occasionally up to 75 pounds; physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions. Ability to work in environment with loud equipment noise levels. Business office working environment subject to sitting at a desk or standing for long periods of time, bending, crouching, or kneeling at files, pushing/pulling of file drawers and supplies, reaching in all directions and prolonged periods of time. Climb and bend as required for the stocking of shelves and receipt and delivery of inventory. Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment, ability to drive an automobile. Employee must complete SB 1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. Veteran's Preference

A veteran is defined in accordance with California Government Code 18540.4. In order to exercise this preference, the veteran must submit the City's Veteran's Preference Application and provide a copy of the DD-214 form at time of application as proof of military status. Failure to submit the required forms will be deemed a waiver of veteran's preference. Military veterans shall be given preference in initial appointment to City service. Further details can be obtained from the Human Resources Department, at 831-758-7254. Public