Warehouse Technician

Department:

Enterprise Information Technology

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Join Sarasota County's Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) department for an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a hands-on, physically active role supporting key technical operations. If selected, you'll play a vital logistics part for the EIT Warehouse's day-to-day activities, including receiving and shipping, inventory management, and coordinating equipment delivery and pickup. In addition, this role will support our PC refresh project. This position offers a great work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule (no weekends) and excellent benefits that begin within 60 days of hire.

As part of our team, you'll maintain warehouse organization, handle technology equipment logistics, assist with software imaging and testing, and support warranty claims. We're looking for candidates with a high school diploma (or equivalent), two years of relevant experience, and a valid Florida driver's license. CompTIA A+ certification is required within the first year, and we're happy to help you achieve it Bonus skills include familiarity with warehouse tools (pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.), Windows, Microsoft Office, Smartsheets, and technology equipment management. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today

About the Position

The Warehouse Technician plays a vital, physically active role overseeing the responsibilities of the EIT Warehouse. Examples include receiving and shipping, managing electronic and physical inventories, and coordinating the delivery and pickup of equipment for the Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) department. In addition, you'll support the technical operations for the PC refresh project.

In this role, you will...

• Maintain the EIT warehouse by organizing storage systems and ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Manage technology equipment logistics: receiving, tagging, prepping, shipping, storing, and disposal.
• Test monitors, docking stations, and related computer peripherals.
• Update EIT's Cherwell database and electronic inventory systems like Smartsheets.
• Assist with annual PC refresh projects, including remote support, imaging via Microsoft's System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), and deployment/setup of new computers.
• Handle loaner service requests by testing, imaging, and installing software.
• Support Dell warranty claims through troubleshooting, submitting requests, and coordinating repairs.
• Conduct annual technology asset inventory and transport equipment between County facilities using County vehicles.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no weekends)
• Currently located at the Fixed Assets Warehouse (off Clark Center Ave.), however, it will be relocated to the new EIT building later this year.

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of experience in materials or inventory control or related field, and/or experience handling technology-related equipment in a warehouse environment.
• CompTIA A+ Certification is required within the first year of hire. (We can help with this)
• Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

• Experience with the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office products, SmartSheets, and/or the physical storage of technology equipment.
• Warehouse exposure, using tools and equipment related to warehouse functions (pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.).
• Logistical knowledge, storing and managing technology (i.e., AV, network, telecom, server, and/or computer equipment).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain inventory control.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must regularly lift and/or move more than 50 lbs. Employees can use handling devices (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessive poundage of 50-plus pounds.

CJIS Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as a part of the hiring process.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $ $26.00, based on experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team,

please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents

. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options:

• If your position requires a Florida Driver's License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver's License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)

• U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year)

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