Parts Specialist/Service Writer
The University of Iowa Parking & Transportation Fleet Services is seeking a highly motivated person to work as a Clerk IV. This position is primarily responsible for the communication between Fleet Services customers and the shop. Additional responsibilities include managing the CAMBUS and Fleet Services parts inventories, and assignment of jobs to automotive repair technicians using various computer software.
This position is performed fully on campus.
Duties to Include:
Perform customer service functions
Manage supply chain activities including ordering specialized parts for vehicle repair and inventory, receiving orders from suppliers, and providing other inventory management activities
Initiate work orders for mechanics using the work order system
Process warranty claims with vendors
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
Location: CAMBUS Maintenance Facility/Fleet Office
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm
About the Parking & Transportation Department:
The Parking and Transportation Department provides and supports access, mobility, and transportation services to faculty, staff, students, patients, and visitors of The University of Iowa. The department consists of five operating units: CAMBUS, Commuter Programs, Fleet Services, Facility Operations, and Parking Services. These units collaborate to provide a broad range of parking and transportation options and services.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Any combination of progressively responsible related clerical office experience, related undergraduate education, and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to four years of full-time employment.
Special Qualifications:
Valid Driver’s license is required and ability to meet and maintain UI Driving Policy Standards.
CDL with air brake & passenger endorsements or ability to attain within 120 days of employment along with the ability to meet and maintain UI Driving Policy standards.
Desired Qualifications:
Proficiency in computer usage with ability to learn new software.
Effective communication and strong organizational skills.
Strong customer services skills.
Prefer experience in an automotive related field such as repair shop, auto body shop, vehicle rental (Enterprise, Hertz, etc.) insurance adjuster, etc.
ASE Certified in vehicle parts.
Parts counter experience.
Position and Application Details:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and driver’s license verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify.
For additional questions, please contact Andy Brus at (319) 467-1454 or andrew-brus@uiowa.edu.
This position is performed fully on campus
About the University of Iowa:
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
