Senior Parts Storekeeper (1931)-Facilities-SFO (168545)

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco is seeking a Senior Parts Storekeeper to supervise storeroom operations, manage inventory, and oversee ordering, receiving and issuing of automotive and transit parts for a major maintenance facility.

Applicants must have 3 years of automotive/transit storekeeping experience and a valid California driver’s license; forklift certification is a plus. Lifting up to 60 pounds and rotating shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience as an automotive/transit parts storekeeper in a storeroom or warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel engaged in ordering, receiving, inspecting, rotating, storing, inventorying, and issuing of automotive and/or transit parts and related materials.
• Coordinates storeroom operations with inventory control staff of a materials management system, purchasing and user departmental personnel and vendors to maintain established levels of inventories; plans and supervises the storage and issuance of all inventories and insures proper rotation of stock.
• Initiates orders to replenish inventories or to acquire as needed non-inventoried parts and related materials; contacts vendors regarding specifications, prices, and delivery particulars, and places orders as authorized; arranges for the disposal of obsolete or surplus inventories.

Skills

Storekeeping experience

Inventory control

Tools

Mainsaver

Maximo

Job description

Company Description

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A. Learn more about the City’s hiring process here: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:

Appointment Type

• Application Opening: October 22, 2026
• Application Deadline: Apply immediately. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close at any time after 5:00 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
• Compensation Range: $89,388- $108,784

Working at SFO

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a world-class, award-winning airport that served more than 54 million guests in Fiscal Year 2025. SFO offers non-stop flights to 60+ international cities on over 40 international carriers. The Bay Area’s largest airport also connects non-stop with 80+ U.S. cities on 10 domestic airlines.

As an enterprise department of the City & County of San Francisco, SFO has a workforce of approximately 1,900 City employees. In Fiscal Year 2021, SFO generated more than 28,000 direct jobs and $6.1B in business activity.

SFO is more than an airport— we are a dynamic organization where employees collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to support global travel, economic development, and public service. We are recognized as a leader in safety, environmental sustainability, and forward-thinking infrastructure, and continue to be at the forefront of transforming the travel experience.

Our Vision, Mission, and Core Values shape our culture and operations as we continue to build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive. Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first.

Learn more about careers at SFO at flysfo.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Bluesky and Threads.

Job Description

1931 Senior Parts Storekeeper

Under general supervision, supervises the operations of a small to medium size storeroom and may also supervise operations of a small off-site storeroom; or acts as an assistant supervisor at a large storeroom, with the responsibility for the receipt, inspection, rotation, storage, inventory, ordering and issue of a wide variety of automotive and/or transit vehicle parts and related equipment and materials in support of a maintenance facility; and performs related duties as required.

The essential functions of this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel engaged in ordering, receiving, inspecting, rotating, storing, inventorying, and issuing of automotive and/or transit parts and related materials.
• Coordinates storeroom operations with inventory control staff of a materials management system, purchasing and user departmental personnel and vendors to maintain established levels of inventories; plans and supervises the storage and issuance of all inventories and insures proper rotation of stock.
• Initiates orders to replenish inventories or to acquire as needed non-inventoried parts and related materials; contacts vendors regarding specifications, prices, and delivery particulars, and places orders as authorized; arranges for the disposal of obsolete or surplus inventories.
• Supervises the receipt and inspection of automotive and/or transit parts and related materials form vendors; ensures conformance with ordered specifications and receiving documents; coordinates with vendors, freight carriers, technicians, purchasing and inventory control personnel to resolve discrepancies; coordinates the return of defective or repairable inventories to vendors or other facilities.
• Assists in or leads the periodic and as-required inventorying of storeroom stocks and in the validating of stock location records.
• Ensures the safety, orderliness, and security of storeroom inventories, facilities and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with approved operating procedures, policies, and standards by providing effective leadership to subordinate staff via motivation, recognition, proper training, and progressive discipline when necessary.
• Use a computer to write complex reports, performance appraisals, and to access department/division databases such as Mainsaver, Maximo, PeopleSoft and SFOTime.
• Supervises the maintenance of required files in the storeroom and the proper distribution of stores documents such as requisitions, purchase orders, packing slips, bills of lading, freight bills, shipping and issue documents, and materials safety data sheets.
• Trains storeroom personnel in general storeroom practices, automotive and/or transit parts and related materials, support operations, facilities and equipment safety, and hazardous materials handling.
• Supervises and trains storeroom personnel in the use of an automated materials management system for reporting receipts and issues of inventories and determining availability and location of the same via a computer terminal. May enter data and extract information from system files using a terminal.
• Operates equipment and vehicles in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as outlined in 1931 Senior Parts Storekeeper

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Three (3) years of experience as an automotive/transit parts storekeeper in a storeroom or warehouse, in which the duties consisted of receipt, inspection, rotation, storage, inventory, and issuing of large quantities of a wide variety of automotive/transit parts and related equipment and materials.

License and Certification

• Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• May require lifting of heavy equipment, parts, and materials up to sixty (60) pounds.
• May involve possible exposure to hazardous materials such as diesel fumes, cleaning solvents, dust, adhesives, and aerosols.
• Requires the operation of hand tools and power equipment used in materials handling, such as pallet jacks, crow bars, and forklifts.
• May be required to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
• All appointees to the position will be required to participate in the National Safety Council Forklift Truck Operators training course, conducted by the department.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION

• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), such as Mainsaver or Maximo.
• Ability to acquire and maintain forklift certification. **IF YOU HAVE A FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION, PLEASE ATTACH/UPLOAD TO YOUR APPLICATION SUBMSSION
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a flat-bed truck and moving van
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to the methods, procedures, systems and equipment used in modern storekeeping and warehousing operations.
• Experience working in a large maintenance facility or organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Verification of Education and Experience:

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Procedures:

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Oral/Performance Examination (Weight: 100%)

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination designed to measure their relative knowledge, ability and skill levels in job related areas. Written, assessment type, or other performance-based exercises may be utilized.

A passing score must be achieved on the Oral Examination in order to continue in the selection process and be placed/ranked on the Eligible List Score Report.

Note: After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance:

Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening. Per Civil Service Commission Rule Section 110.9.1, every applicant for an examination must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for the examination. Failure to obtain and maintain security clearance may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission.

Customs Clearance

Candidates for employment with San Francisco International Airport require that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco Airport U.S. Customs Security Area. An application for a U.S. Customs Access Seal may be submitted to Customs ONLY after employment has commenced. Employment in this position requires that the incumbent submit an application for, successfully acquire and maintain a Customs Access Seal. Per Civil Service Commission Rule 110.9.1, every applicant must possess and maintain the qualifications required by law and by the examination announcement for this examination. Failure to acquire or maintain customs access, a requirement for this position, may be basis for termination from employment with the Airport Commission. Customs Access Seal requirements and procedures are located in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 19, Part 122, Sections 181 or 189.

Eligible List/Score Report:

A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification:

The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be rule of the ten. The hiring department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures prior to making final hiring decisions.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.