The Great Backyard of Chattanooga is hiring! The Great Backyard has been in the backyard living retail trade for 40 years! As market leader in East Tennessee and western Carolina, our business systems are developed and our sales leadership is mature and gifted, devoted to helping you be the best you can be and build the best life for yourself as you bring the best products. We have five retail locations in TN and NC and Southern Utah.

We are seeking a Parts Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing inventory, communicating with customers, supporting bench repairs, advising customers on self-repairs and overall troubleshooting issues pertaining to the mechanical systems of a pool or hot tub.

**Duties:**

- Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure parts availability

- Communicate effectively with customers to determine their parts needs

- Assist in inventory control by ordering, receiving, and stocking parts

- Collaborate with the service to fulfill parts orders promptly

- Provide exceptional customer service by offering parts expertise and guidance

**Qualifications:**

- Previous experience in the pool or spa service business is a plus though not an absolute must but those with this experience will be given priority.

- Mechanically inclined to help customers trouble shoot their equipment from the store

- Strong ability to maintain and organize inventory effectively

- Excellent communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues

- Knowledge of equipment repair processes to assist in identifying correct parts

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will be valued and developed. Your expertise will develop with experience as our products are often proprietory or exclusive and rather specialized.

- Previous experience in a customer forward parts position: car parts, appliance parts

- Previous experience in pool and or spa repair is exceptionally beneficial

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 46 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Parts: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chattanooga, TN 37421 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chattanooga, TN 37421: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person