TOOLS AND PARTS ATTENDANT

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The primary purpose of this position is to keep stocks of tools and parts used by shop employees in their work and issue items to shop employees when needed, keep track of whereabouts of items and monitoring returns.

Sets up/shifts storage locations as required and makes determinations on tool repair versus disposal, tool calibration, and suitable tool/part substitutes.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6900 WAREHOUSING AND STOCK HANDLING GROUP.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a WG-6904-06 TOOLS AND PARTS ATTENDANT without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of a wide variety of tools and parts. 2. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures. 3.

Ability to the use tools/equipment; store various items; set up and maintain a neat, well organized, and secure storage area; receive, store, issue, and inventory parts, tools, and/or equipment; and maintain records using automated and/or mechanized systems without more than normal supervision.

4. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc., from shop personnel and tools and parts catalogs. 5.

Ability to inspect tools, parts, and equipment for visible damage and make determinations as to feasibility of repair. 6.

Ability to suggest substitution of parts/tools when they are damaged beyond repair; determine causes of overages/shortages; determine need for calibration of tools; identify items by general descriptions from shop personnel, and setup and/or shift storage locations.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Frequently lifts and carries weights up to 10 pounds. May occasionally handle items weighing up to 40 pounds.

May lift heavier items with weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is generally done in areas that are well lighted, heated, and ventilated.

The attendant may occasionally work in areas that are drafty. The work is sometimes dirty, dusty, and greasy. The attendant is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Performs a complete range of standard receiving and storing of assigned stock, tools, tool kits, and/or equipment items. Inspects tools and incoming shipments for quantities and possible damage.

Shifts and/or sets up storage areas in consideration of such factors as space availability, turnover, and convenience of handling items. Maintains storage area security.

Briefs status of operations on a regular basis. Supports supply personnel in the performance of inventories.

Uses bar code wands, labeling equipment, laser scanning equipment, and/or computer terminals in tracking assigned items. Maintains records and documentation.

Determines the basis of overages and shortages by checking references such as the out-for-repair/calibration, issue, and turn-in records. Performs a complete range of issuing duties on assigned items.

Inspects turn-ins for damage and/or calibration requirements. Uses hand tools to make minor repairs to tools and service equipment as required.

Determines if damaged tools are beyond repair and follows procedures for proper disposal. Determines when tools require calibration and makes them available as necessary.

Maintains catalogs and initiates supply actions.

Based on knowledge of common trade and shop jargon/names for stock/tools and/or general descriptions provided by customers, obtains information from catalogs to initiate orders.

Suggests suitable substitutes when items are not readily available.

Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing. Monitors any other additional programs.