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Equipment Parts Storekeeper

City of Hayward

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2 weeks ago

Salary
$89k – $108k/yr
Location
Hayward, CA, CA
Type
Full-time
Department
Retail
Closing date
Yesterday
Source
GovernmentJobs

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.

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 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. 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
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health and Wellness Reimbursement
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

SELECTION PROCEDURE

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Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application, license, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.

Application Review- 
A. Minimum qualifications
B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire
The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Job Related Testing 
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Written Exam - Tentatively Scheduled for Mid November, 2026

The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.

Department Interviews
 - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.  Include specific or approximate dates here.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.
Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.
  
The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

APPLICATIONS
Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com. Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA  94541 or via phone (510) 583-4500.  

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system.  Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at  (855) 524-5627.
 
The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
&
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