JOB LOCATION
3250 N Oakland St Unit H Aurora, Colorado 80010-1513City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Hiring Range for this position is $23.21-29.01/Hourly.
This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate will work an average of 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical Benefits as well as accrue paid time off and receive 11 paid holidays.
The deadline to submit applications is March 19th, 2026. Please note, the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine a qualified pool of applicants exists, this position may be closed without notice.
The Inventory Control Technician performs a variety of warehouse duties for Aurora Fire Rescue (AFR) including the receipt, storage, maintenance, issuance, and delivery of fire related equipment and supplies. The position helps regulate control of consumable and non-consumable inventory goods including but not limited to uniforms & PPE (Personal Protective Equipment or Bunker Gear), medical supplies, station and cleaning supplies and any other supplies or service needs. The incumbent works with the Quartermaster and reports to the Business Services Manager. Work is performed with extensive latitude for innovation and independent judgment and is reviewed through staff meetings, inspections, and observation.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintains accountability for AFR equipment and medical supplies
Compiles daily requests for inventory goods, medical supplies, and supplies to fire stations
Delivers and retrieves supplies, correspondence, and small equipment from administrative HQ, fire stations, training center, vendors, etc.
Issues fire equipment and uniforms to fire department personnel as required
Distributes medical supplies, maintains inventory records, provides reports of medical supply orders
Rotates medical supplies based on product expiration dates to take full advantage of the inventory and reduce costs
Performs clerical duties related to maintaining supply inventory, reporting and billing; operates a computer with various software systems
Monitors warehouse supplies to maintain appropriate inventory level
Stocks warehouse shelves and maintains clean and orderly storage area
Unloads trucks and checks inventories for discrepancies
Makes minor repairs on equipment
Corresponds both verbally and in writing with appropriate individuals regarding the status of requisitions and orders of supplies or small equipment
Performs additional duties as assigned
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
High School diploma or GED.
Experience:
At least 2 years’ experience in equipment stock work including purchasing and warehousing.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of methods and procedures for acquiring, receiving, storing, and issuing parts and supplies.
Basic math
Knowledge of personal computers.
Knowledge of fire station materials and supplies preferred but not required.
Abilities:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; use stockroom equipment.
Maintain accurate records.
Work in conditions common to automotive shop and warehouse.
Lift, move, carry, and store materials and supplies.
Skills:
Skilled in procuring parts, materials, and supplies.
Small engine and tool repair is preferred but not required.
Licenses, Certificates, and/or Equipment Required:
Colorado driver's license with a good driving history.
Physical Demands:
Heavy physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 100 pounds with or without assistance.
Frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Considerable walking and standing.
Frequent pushing, pulling, and climbing.
Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of office and warehouse equipment including forklift.
Speech communication and hearing to take telephone orders and radio communication.
Vision to read parts manuals, invoices and related documents and operate equipment.
Work Environment:
Drives throughout the City of Aurora to deliver goods to fire stations in varied weather conditions.
Works indoors in a warehouse with some time spent outdoors.
Some exposure to noise, fumes and dust.
Equipment Used:
Personal computer and related software to include inventory system software.
This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment
The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.
Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.
Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.