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13645 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1331City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Salary to be commensurate with experience
The hiring range for this position is $20.21 - $25.26/hourly
The deadline to submit applications is Friday March 1st, 2024. However, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
The Water Warehouse group supports numerous functions across Aurora Water. This includes but is not limited to, raw water conveyance, water treatment functions, stormwater infrastructure improvements, and Wastewater functions. Within these functions, the Water Warehouse Technician is responsible for parts procurement and delivery.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares and processes requests for materials and supplies
- Maintains computer inventory of parts and supplies
- Orders materials and parts
- Monitors daily purchasing activities and expenditures
- Maintains records
- Performs costing related to work orders containing parts and materials
- Frequently drives and operates city vehicles and equipment
- Locates and acquires equipment and supplies
- Performs physical inventory, quarterly inventory, and monthly cycle counts
- Researches out of count conditions
- Coordinates the acquisition and delivery/pick-up of parts to job sites
- Unloads delivered materials and checks the accuracy of orders
- Maintains clean stock areas both inside and outside
- Performs additional duties as required
- Special Order research and acquisition
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Will be confirmed through market study
Experience:
- At least two (2) years progressively responsible experience in material and equipment procurement and maintenance with some experience utilizing a computer-based inventory and project tracking database system
- Experience in a water utility environment is preferred
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of utility materials and equipment; and purchasing and contract procedures
- Experience with inventory software is preferred
Knowledge:
- Experience in Microsoft Office
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Skill in the use of windows-based programs
- Strong customer service skills
- Skill in customer relations
- Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors
Abilities:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials
- Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- Colorado Driver's License with a good driving history
- Certification in forklift operations and safety is required in first six months
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Moderate physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds, with or without assistance
- Frequently lifts and carries objects weighing up to 25 pounds
- Regular walking and standing
- Some pushing, pulling, and climbing
- Hand/eye coordination for operation of calculator and computer
- Hand/foot coordination for operation of equipment and vehicles
- Vision to read reports and related materials
- Speech and hearing to maintain communication with other employees and vendors
Essential Personnel:
- When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Work Environment:
- Works primarily indoors but may work outdoors providing assistance to customers in varying weather conditions
Equipment Used:
- Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, and Excel
- Forklift operations
- Multiple power tools
- This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
- Operates some light equipment such as forklifts; operates pick-up truck for acquisition and delivery of materials; personal computer and related software.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
