SURPLUS/FURNITURE/CURRICULUM WAREHOUSE TECHNICIAN

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

Classification:  Custodian                                                             Location:  Service Center

 

Reports to:   Purchasing/Compliance Manager                             FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

 

Bargaining Unit: Custodians

 

This is a standard position description to be used for positions with similar duties, responsibilities, classification and compensation.  Employees assigned to the position description may or may not perform all of the essential functions indicated in this position description. 

 

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

 

Part I:  Position Summary: 

 

The position is responsible for the accurate accounting of inventory including shipping & receiving, processing, recording and distributing supplies and materials; delivery and inventory of furniture both new and repurposed; classroom set up and collapsing; removal of surplus inventory items; removal of hazardous waste items; distribution and tracking of curriculum; DES state inventory system data entry; pick up and delivery of donated items for FYR center; and  performs a variety of clerical duties including Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, E-mail, Destiny Resource Manager inventory system, School Dude.

 

The District represents a diverse community with a population of more than 50% of students with diverse backgrounds.  We seek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities.  The selected candidate must demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication with the District’s diverse populations.

 

Part II:  Supervision and Controls over the Work:                  

Work is performed under the direction of the Executive Director of Financial Services and the Purchasing and Compliance Manager who schedules and assigns work and sets operating priorities and provides direction in difficult or unusual situations. Once assignment and direction is received, employee performs the tasks with relative independence.

 

 

Part III:  Major Duties and Responsibilities (depending on specific assignment, duties and responsibilities listed may include, but are not limited to the following): 

 

1. Keep track of status of orders. Contact vendors when expected items are overdue.
2. Coordinate the delivery of dedicated project equipment to NTPS sites as needed.
3. Maintain and prepare detailed records and files using appropriate software.
4. Ensure proper completion of a variety of inventory forms.
5. Receive and log-in surplus property and materials.
6. Notify appropriate parties when parts need to be ordered and when equipment is received and dispatched.
7. Perform annual inventory reviews as assigned.

 

 Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Assist in the Resource Manager and other inventory systems.
2. Check shipments for soundness, condition, shortage or discrepancies.
3. Receive, accept and unpack incoming materials and supplies and bar-code capital and controlled items.
4. Issue furniture materials, supplies, parts and equipment per established processes and procedures.
5. Package materials for shipping, delivery or return and keep appropriate records.
6. Pick up and deliver supplies and equipment.
7. Forklift driving as needed.
8. Recommend survey of obsolete/non-repairable equipment per established processes and procedures.
9. Evaluate surplus or returned equipment and furniture from schools and departments to determine its condition and sort items appropriately.

 

Technician Responsibilities:

1. Oversees and records deliveries and pickups to insure quality and quantity of products.
2. Check standing inventory regularly and initiates or recommends initiation of reorder.
3. Keep accurate records and placement of materials included in Resource Manager.
4. Loads, unloads, and moves materials and supplies using safety equipment, hand trucks, and front-end loaders/forklifts.
5. Maintains inventory records and tracking system.
6. Documents inventory losses through demurrage, damage, etc.
7. Determines appropriate places for storage assuring that stocking and stacking conforms to safety procedures and product protection requirements.
8. Rotates stock as needed.
9. May direct helpers and other staff in performing the above work.
10. Required to follow Board policies and stay abreast of updates and changes.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Delivery Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates delivery of items for disposal.
2. Operates district delivery vehicles including trucks and vans.
3. Loading of materials to assure efficiency of delivery schedule, provide for safe operations, and avoid damage to materials being transported.

Part IV:  Minimum Qualifications:

1. Experience operating warehouse equipment and knowledge of applied acceptable custodial standards.
2. Incumbents must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
3. Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office products.
4. Graduation from high school or equivalent.
5. Must be able to lift 60 pounds and be physically fit.
6. Ability to recognize and take measures to eliminate safety risk in equipment usage.
7. Ability to operate computer equipment and maintain accurate and timely records and reports.
8. Ability to monitor and make accurate calculations on inventory.
9. Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license and a safe driving record and be able and willing to operate district owned vehicles.
10. Must have Forklift Certification or obtain within 30 days of being hired.
11. Must have two years of customer service experience.
12. This position may be subject to random drug testing.

 

Part V:  Desired Qualifications:

1. Two years warehouse experience
2. Data entry proficiency and knowledge of inventory control procedures.
3. Knowledge of Resource Manager.

Part VI:   Physical and Environmental Requirements of the Position:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, sit, move about, hear and speak.  Noise level may be high when operating power equipment.  Employee may be required to work in restricted spaces to include crawling and/or climbing as working at heights.  Required to stand, be on feet, and move around for a full work shift.

The employee must lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and be able to use appropriate support equipment to lift and move greater amounts.

 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Employee is required to use properly use such safety equipment as is appropriate to the work to prevent injury to self or others.

 

Insurance Benefits

 

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours  during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

North Thurston Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.

 

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

 

Eligible employees  are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. .  For eligibility  information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

 

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/  for information on 457 plan (DCP)  with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Thurston School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Officer: executivedirectorHR@nthurston.k12.wa.us, 360-412-4453; Section 504 Coordinator at 360-412-4465, 504@nthurston.k12.wa.us  Address for both: 305 College St. NE. Lacey, WA 98516.