Parts Specialist

JOB TITLE: Part Specialist

Location: North Fort Myers, FL.

Work Hours: Monday- Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm 

Our benefits include:

• Company-wide annual incentive plan
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match
• Company funded Pension Plan
• On-site wellness/medical facility
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Wellness program with financial rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Group life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

LCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to more than 242,000 customers throughout a five-county service territory located in Southwest Florida.  We employ approximately 445 skilled employees and are one of more than 900 electric distribution cooperatives located throughout the United States.  LCEC has been recognized locally and statewide as an industry leader and continually receives acknowledgment for the work that our employees do in the community along with other civic, environmental and professional honors.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for performing manual and clerical work in support of a large garage, including intermediate level stockroom duties of automotive and heavy equipment parts. This includes ensuring adequate stock of materials, parts, supplies and maintaining inventory control systems for the fleet management department. Work requires the prompt requisitioning and efficient receipt, storage, issuance, and recording of inventory used in the maintenance and repair of heavy duty equipment; researching the internet, computer data bases and catalogues to determine source supply and interchangeability or substitution of parts; and the ability to understand related terminology and the correct application of diverse and constantly changing mechanical parts and equipment, and effectively communicate this information to others (via emails, telephone, or person to person).

Position Responsibilities

• Research, order, and receives a variety of automotive and heavy equipment parts as requested by fleet mechanics.
• 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.
• Maintains continuous contact with inventory suppliers and vendors; research and procure resources for non-inventory parts and special equipment and determines the appropriateness and/or feasibility of substituting on the basis of knowledge of interchangeability of such parts.
• Issues and distributes parts and supplies to fleet mechanics; determines availability of parts and estimates delivery time.
• Monitors stock levels and updates inventory item records; performing routine physical inventory; maintains appropriate records in fleet management software.
• Checks receipts against vendor invoices to ensure accuracy and completeness of items.
• Verifies and validates requests for specifications; prepares purchase requisitions for orders of supplies.
• Maintain a safe and clean stockroom.
• Promote positive interaction between staff and others. Ensure customer satisfaction, both internal and external. May represent the fleet department for cross-departmental projects and initiatives.
• Maintain a positive, cooperative, and effective working relationships with contractors, suppliers, customers, and LCEC employees at all levels and departments.  Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Support Storm Restoration efforts when needed.  Work in emergency storm situations (i.e. hurricanes) and work long hours (>12 hours per day) for many continuous days/weeks as needed.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent. (Required)
• Associate's degree in business administration or similar. (Preferred)

Experience

• Two (2)+ years’ experience receiving, issuing, storing, and maintaining an inventory of equipment and automotive parts and related accessories in a parts warehouse, distribution center or similar setting. (Required)
• Prior working experience in fleet management software to include work order, inventory & fleet asset management systems or similar setting. (Required)
• Two (2)+ years electric utility experience. (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of materials, supplies and equipment used in a commercial fleet maintenance environment; ability to communicate with mechanics on a technical level. (Required)
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple priorities. (Required)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. (Required)
• Intermediate level skill using MS Office suite to include Word and Excel. (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver License, Valid and in State Valid Florida or must obtain within 30 days of employment. (Required)

Physical Demands and Working Environment: The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: Standing Constantly,
  Walking Constantly,
  Sitting Rarely,
  Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs,
  Carrying Constantly,
  Pushing Constantly,
  Pulling Constantly,
  Climbing Constantly,
  Balancing Constantly,
  Stooping Constantly,
  Kneeling Constantly,
  Crouching Constantly,
  Crawling Frequently,
  Reaching Constantly,
  Handling Constantly,
  Grasping Constantly,
  Feeling Constantly,
  Talking Occasionally,
  Hearing Frequently,
  Repetitive Motions Constantly,
  Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly,

• Working Environment: Occasionally Extreme cold, Occasionally Extreme heat, Occasionally Humidity, Occasionally Wet, Frequently Noise, Frequently Hazards, Occasionally Temperature Change, Occasionally Atmospheric Conditions, Frequently Vibration.

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS.... Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment: LCEC provides critical services to our community during an emergency.  Employees are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our LCEC members. Employees are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities.  Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's guidelines and procedures.

Please note that at the time a candidate is made a job offer, the candidate will be subject to a background check and a drug screening.