Category:: Civil Service
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Department:: Physical Plant
Locations:: Poughkeepsie, NY
Posted:: Apr 23, 2022
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Position ID:: 145704

About Dutchess Community College:

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, DCC is part of the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country. Recently honored among Campus Pride's Top 8 Community Colleges Leading the Way for LGBTQ Inclusion, DCC is dedicated to respecting individuality embracing diversity and partnering with the community to achieve shared goals. The College welcomes applications from faculty and staff who share and are anxious to support the institution's values of Excellence, Access, Diversity, Collaboration and Accountability, and who are passionate about engaging with both students and the community.

Job Description:

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves responsibility for performing routine stock keeping tasks and assisting in the operation of an automotive parts and supplies stockroom. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher level employee. Supervision of the work of others is not normally a function of the class.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Distributes tools, parts, and supplies from stockroom;
• Picks up parts from vendors;
• Assists in keeping stockroom clean and in good order;
• Assists in maintaining garage in good order;
• Assists in taking stockroom inventory;
• Assists in maintaining stockroom records, including the maintenance of databases and financial records on a microcomputer system;
• May pump gas and perform routine servicing of vehicles (i.e., checking oil, batteries, tires, fluid levels, etc.);
• May participate in snow and ice control activities;
• Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of automotive tools, parts, and equipment, their terminology and usage; ability to learn the operation and use of a microcomputer system; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to write legibly; ability to keep simple records; integrity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Requirements:

EITHER: (A) Graduation from high school or its equivalent;

OR: (B) One (1) year of experience in the repair and maintenance of automotive vehicles at a semi-skilled level;

OR: (C) Six (6) months of experience in the maintenance of inventory and inventory records in a garage or an automotive parts and supplies outlet;

OR: (D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in (A), (B) and (C) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of appointment and to maintain position.

Additional Information:

The Stock Clerk Helper position is a Civil Service competitive title, Grade 9, with the starting salary of $39,717.00. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, 12-month position. Appointment will be Provisional pending the results of a civil service examination.

DCC is an AA/EOE employer. Dutchess Community College (College) as part of The State University of New York, in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please visit www.sunydutchess.interviewexchange.com

Please submit resume, cover letter and application.

In order to be considered for this position your will also need to complete the Examination or Employment Application (.pdf). This application is used to apply for a civil service examination or job opening that has been announced. The candidate should read the examination or recruitment announcement prior to completing this application to determine the required minimum qualifications for the position. Please read the instructions carefully. Further information can be found under "General Exam Info" and "Important Exam Info" under Dutchess County Department of Human Resources.

Dutchess Community College is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.