Equipment Parts Storekeeper

Description DEADLINE TO APPLY : Apply no later than 11:59pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 THE POSITION: The City of Hayward is seeking an Equipment Parts Storekeeper to support the operation of the City's fleet management division. This position is responsible for researching, ordering, receiving, storing, issuing, and maintaining an accurate inventory of automotive, truck, and construction equipment parts and supplies. The Equipment Parts Storekeeper works closely with fleet maintenance staff, vendors, and suppliers to ensure the right parts and materials are available when needed, while maintaining appropriate stock levels and accurate computerized inventory records. You are: The ideal candidate will have experience with automotive or equipment parts and a strong understanding of parts, supplies, inventory control, and purchasing practices. They will be organized, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with strong inventory and parts research skills and the ability to exercise judgment when identifying and ordering parts. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively with fleet staff, vendors, and others and will be able to identify solutions, respond to urgent parts needs, and build effective working relationships with fleet staff and vendors. Essential Duties What you will do: Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Research parts and supply catalogues and contact vendors to obtain information on product availability and prices. Place orders with vendors, distributors and suppliers. Review stock and distribute parts and supplies. Maintain a computerized inventory record of all parts and supplies via the current Fleet Management software. Assist in the review of monthly expenditures and preparation of summary statements detailing usage and costs of various stock items. Provide assistance in the development of annual purchase orders and identification of possible vendors, supplies and materials. Inspect new vehicles for part numbers, cross reference manufacturer and vendor account numbers and input data into the current Fleet Management software. Pick up urgent orders from local vendors, arrange and utilize delivery services where applicable. Pick up and deliver City vehicles to and from local vendors in conjunction with vehicle and parts acquisition or identification. Coordinate the disposal of waste materials. Performs related duties as required. Link to full job description: Equipment Parts Storekeeper CORE COMPETENCIES Knowledge of: Automotive nomenclature and automotive parts manuals. General purchasing procedures. Automotive/equipment parts, supplies and material descriptions. Storekeeping and warehousing methods including inventory control. Skill in the use of computers. Ability to: Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions. Maintain records and prepare reports. Safely lift and move heavy items. Operate a variety of City vehicles and equipment. Work cooperatively with others. JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications You have: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two (2) years experience in the automotive parts field. Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License at time of appointment. Supplemental Information BENEFITS AND REWARDS: Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include: Vacation - 80 hours minimum 15.5 Paid Holidays Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation. Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave Flexible Spending Accounts Tui…

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