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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builderan employee with the City of Gainesville you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job its a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

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SUMMARY

This is limited technical work assisting in the receiving storing issuing and distribution of utilities materials and supplies of a multi-utility warehouse.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and may take direction from and work closely with more senior staff. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its reduced complexity responsibility and experience with products and from lower classes by its emphasis on learning all aspects of material handling at a multi-function utility.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Depending on the area of assignment:

Responsible for assisting in the daily operation of the warehouse(s) by receiving inspecting storing issuing shipping and delivering parts supplies and tools in and out of the warehouse.

Responsible for keeping all storage areas clean orderly and properly stocked.

Assists higher level personnel in the proper salvage disposal and recycling of any materials returned to the warehouse from operational departments and assisting in returning items to inventory.

Responsible for the proper use and maintenance of a variety of non-powered and powered tools and equipment including but not limited to forklifts trucks and wire coiling machines. Duties include the safe operation routine inspection care and basic maintenance of all equipment.

Responsible for preparing reports and record keeping of inspection results for submission to supervisory personnel.

Responsible for the safe handling maintenance and use of all warehouse equipment and materials including but not limited to all materials issued with a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) hazardous chemicals first aid kits eye wash stations and safety showers.

Responsible for providing high quality service to all internal and external customers and vendors by retaining and following oral and written instructions from supervisors and higher level staff to properly identify requested parts and materials from operational areas and effectively communicating with other personnel.

Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory balances and responding to inquiries from customers and other personnel by performing data look up or entry into appropriate inventory control systems.

Responsible for assisting in completing emergency preparedness procedures.

Responsible for following all department and organizational policies and procedures to safely and effectively perform all job duties.

Will be required to respond under emergency and non-emergency conditions or work outside assigned work hours to meet operational needs.

Controls and verifies source documents related to issue and receipt of goods from inventory and ensures accountability of quantities and cost.

Performs many of the functions that support daily warehouse activities on an as-needed basis.

Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May be required to assist others to transport mix handle or use hazardous materials (in addition to cans of gasoline batteries pumping fuel or access to janitorial cleaning materials) following all established laws and procedures and may be responsible for facilities or equipment containing materials that could endanger the public environment or other employees.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education experience knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalently diploma plus one (1) year of experience in warehousing or stores related work within a computerized inventory environment as well as experience in the operation of powered materials handling equipment.

Must successfully complete GRU craft training requirements for the Utilities Materials Specialist I as established in the Progression-Through-Training- Program.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Possesses and maintains appropriate valid Florida Driver License.

A CDL instructional permit is required at the time of appointment and a CDL License will be required within six months of date of appointment.

Certifications

City of Gainesville fork lift certification required within three months of date of appointment.

Must complete GRU craft and safety training requirements for the Utilities Materials Specialist I position as established within the Progression Through - Training Program (PTTP) and departmental standards.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Basic knowledge of operations functions inventory methods and terminology common to warehousing.

Knowledge of computers and relevant software and ability to input and retrieve data accurately and in a timely fashion.

Ability to safely operate powered and non-powered material handling equipment.

Ability to use powered and non-powered tools to perform all essential job functions.

Ability to perform arithmetic computations quickly and accurately.

Ability to work under pressure and maintain a high level of accuracy.

Ability to work in a high-volume and fast-paced environment and perform multi-skilled functions.

Ability to effectively manage flexible work schedules.

Ability to perform minor repair work on tools and equipment.

Ability to follow policies procedures safety rules and regulations.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work requires ability to work at heights physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential job functions including but not limited to: climbing standing repetitive computer data entry and use of all tools required to correctly complete all work assignments.

Job requires frequent lifting and carrying. Handling items up to 10 lbs. is frequent with occasional lifting of items 10 to 60 lbs. Lifting items 60 to 100 lbs. occurs but is much less often. On rare occasions items greater than 100 lbs. must be manipulated or handled for short distances. Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force on a recurring basis pushing and pulling is also required.

Must communicate orally see physical surroundings listen hear others respond to oral commands and be able to correctly determine colors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying or extreme climatic conditions.

Stand-by duty will be required after training requirements are met.

Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number and follow all departmental City of Gainesville and GRU policies administrative guidelines and procedures.

Must live within the residential boundary as determined for the area of assignment be willing and able to work overtime as necessary to complete required duties and provide necessary support to operational and department personnel during emergencies and non-emergencies.

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May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All regular employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance life insurance paid leave 11 paid a holidays a year a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers tuition reimbursement on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability who require special accommodations during the selection process should notify the Human Resources Department at or TDD/TTY at .

Veterans Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07 Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans Preference.

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