Tool Room Attendant

Under general supervision, receives, issues and keeps records of tools, equipment and other materials; performs related duties as required. Requires responsibility for:
Following established methods and procedures in the keeping, issuing, receiving and repairing of tools, equipment and other maintenance materials; preventing minor losses through the safeguarding of repair tools and equipment of relatively low value; keeping routine records of items received, issued and on hand, Nature of work requires some physical effort and dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body; intermittent exposure to working conditions where minor injuries may occur.

Receives and issues all tools, equipment, and other materials

Maintains and repairs pneumatic jackhammers and tie tampers, including all phases of disassembly, cleaning, checking with micrometer, ordering of new parts and reassembly.

Makes minor repairs to track maintenance tools and equipment, including electric and gas driven grinders; replaces handles on sledges, chisels, picks and shovels; sharpens drills, chisels, punches, cutters and picks; repairs air compressor hoses and electrical extension cords.

Performs safety checks on all issued and installed equipment.

Sorts returned tools and equipment for defective parts; orders replacement of supplies and stock items, as required.

May occasionally construct special tools, rigging equipment, air compressor hoses and electrical extension cords.

Requires working knowledge of various hand tools and equipment used in municipal transit repair operations.

Requires ability to repair and maintain various shop tools; keep simple routine records; deal courteously, effectively and tactfully with fellow employees and students.

Basic tool knowledge to learn to fix small tools.

• Compile and maintain records of quantity, type, and value of material, equipment, merchandise or supplied stocked in establishment.
• Count material, equipment, merchandise or supplies in stock and posts totals to inventory records

• Must be able to utilize the tool room computer inventory management system
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude, along with a working knowledge of various hand tools, materials and equipment used in shipyard repair operations is preferred
• Must be able to work nights and weekends
• Previous experience in a tool crib environment is required
• Basic Computer skills
• Must have tool set up experience
• Must be reliable and have good attendance record
• Must be able to work effectively with others
• Must be a steady, reliable worker
• Must be able to comprehend and follow simple instructions.

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