Extra Help - Fleet Maintenance Technician

Job Details

Under general supervision, organizes, coordinates, and performs a variety of assignments in a centralized warehouse operation, including the receiving, purchasing, storing, issuing and delivery of equipment replacement parts and road maintenance and construction materials; inventories, orders, and issues supplies and materials; and performs related duties as assigned.

EXTRA HELP - TEMPORARY WORK ASSIGNMENT
A temporary extra-help work assignment is determined by County of Lake personnel rules and regulations.

• Extra Help Employees are typically hired at an hourly rate of pay at the first step of the salary range.
• Extra Help Employees are paid only for hours worked.
• Extra Help Employees are only entitled to legally mandated benefits, which does not include paid vacation or holidays.
• Extra Help Employees do not have status.
• Extra Help Employees are temporary and may be terminated at any time based on department need.

EXTRA-HELP APPOINTMENT

Extra help positions are limited to no more than 25 hours per week (unless a position is considered seasonal) and no more than 900 hours per fiscal year.

SEASONAL EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEE
Extra help seasonal employees must perform work tied to an actual season and will not perform any work for at least 26 consecutive weeks between seasons. The seasonal employee definition is subject to change as defined by the IRS and Affordable Care Act.

• Seasonal employees may work 40 hours a week for up to 26 consecutive weeks and;
• Seasonal employees must be terminated for the 26 weeks they are not performing any work.

CalPERS RETIRED ANUITANT ASSIGNMENT
A Retired Annuitant is a CalPERS retiree employed by the County on an at-will basis, with specific restrictions to protect their retirement allowance (pension payments). Examples of assignment for a Retired Annuitant are work to eliminate a backlog, work on a special project, and work that is in excess of what regular staff can do. Retired Annuitant are subject to work under Limited-Duration. The employment is expected to end once the specific task or project they were hired to complete is finished. All work restriction is governed by Government Code (G.C.) sections 21224, 21229, and 21221(h).

Minimum Qualifications

Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.

Education and Experience:

Two (2) years of full-time responsible work experience in purchasing support and warehousing work, preferably including experience in maintaining inventory levels and distributing parts and supplies in a centralized warehousing operation.

Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.

General Recruitment Information

This is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. For more details, please refer to the link provided below.

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The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County.

Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.

ADA Accommodations

Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) 263-2213.

The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer

Veteran's Preference

FLEET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, organizes, coordinates, and performs a variety of assignments in a centralized warehouse operation, including the receiving, purchasing, storing, issuing and delivery of equipment replacement parts and road maintenance and construction materials; inventories, orders, and issues supplies and materials; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a journey level Storekeeper classification. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and performing a variety of work in a centralized warehouse operation for the Department of Public Works.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from supervisory and/or management staff, depending on areas of work assignments. Exercises no supervision over staff.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Organizes, coordinates, and performs a variety of assignments in the receiving, storing, issuing, and delivery of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Receives warehouse shipments, inspecting shipments for proper quantity and quality of items.
• Operates warehouse equipment in unloading, storing, and reorganizing items.
• Maintains records and prepares reports of materials, tools, supplies and equipment received and delivered.
• Receives and completes requisitions for materials and supplies, ensuring timely delivery.
• Prepares bids and vendor letters for parts and equipment.
• Consults with vendors on pricing, warranty problems, and availability of products.
• Completes work orders and posts parts and supplies data.
• Conducts an annual inventory.
• Ships, receives, and routes materials.
• Keeps records of purchases in case of warranty problems.
• Reviews and signs vendor statements for payments of purchased items, using a computerized warehouse system to verify data.
• Processes and codes invoices for payments.
• Maintains an on-going inventory of parts and supplies for the completion of Department of Public Works work.
• Assigns and monitors county pool vehicles for daily and extended use, scheduling, tracking, and reporting services and repairs to all county vehicles.
• May maintain fuel island equipment and print fuel reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of purchasing, inventory, warehousing, and delivery of supplies, materials, and parts.
• Types and uses of public works construction and maintenance equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Organization, functions, activities, and regulations of public agency purchasing functions.
• Record keeping and reporting procedures.
• Safe work practices.
• Operation and routine maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and power tools used.
• Use of computers and computer applications related to department inventory systems.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and coordinate a public works parts purchasing and warehousing operation.
• Correctly identify vehicle and equipment parts and supplies in catalogs and manuals.
• Work with and update a computerized equipment/materials management system.
• Develop and maintain good public relations with vendors, staff, and other government agencies.
• Operate county vehicles and equipment such as forklifts and loaders.
• Effectively represent the Department of Public Works in contacts with the public.
• Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, customers, and clients.

Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.

Education and Experience:

Two (2) years of full-time responsible work experience in purchasing support and warehousing work, preferably including experience in maintaining inventory levels and distributing parts and supplies in a centralized warehousing operation.

Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.
WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.

A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).

Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer ” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information.

HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees.

VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

HOLIDAYS- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range.

SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security.

CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees.

Closing Date/Time: 5/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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