Storekeeper

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Storekeeper I role at the City of Chesapeake supports the Maintenance & Operations team by ensuring materials and equipment are stocked, tracked, and delivered to field crews to keep water and sanitary sewer systems operating smoothly.

You will verify inventory, process orders, and maintain databases while supporting repairs and special projects. Strong attention to detail and reliable data entry are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to one year of college.
• Experience with inventory control, purchasing or warehousing and data entry is preferred.
• Ability to use inventory software/databases and clear communication with field crews and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify inventory, check quantities against invoices, report discrepancies and enter data into databases.
• Replenish stock by initiating requisitions and purchase orders and following up on orders.
• Fulfill requests by assembling, recording, packaging and delivering stock to user departments.
• Support repairs by collecting used parts and capturing details to facilitate replacement or repair.
• Source special items by taking orders and coordinating procurement.
• Local pickups and returns by driving to suppliers, returning parts for credit, and matching components.
• Keep warehouse ready by restocking shelves and maintaining a safe, organized workspace.
• Document work orders with date/time for material planning by supervisors.
• Maintain ledgers and databases, update material receipts in stock systems.
• Oversee employee uniforms, manage issuance, tracking and returns.
• Tackle special projects like building crates, constructing shelves and moving supplies.
• Provide administrative support and assist with inventories and stock lists.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Inventory control

Data entry

Customer service

Communication

Lifting capacity

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

This position is located at 906 Executive Blvd, Chesapeake, VA.

Medical Marijuana: In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre‑employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law‑enforcement officer/deputy.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

1

Department

PUBLIC UTILITIES

Division

PUB UTIL M&O WSTWTR PUMP

Requisition Number

2026446

Number of hours worked per week

40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of, and/or outside of, their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Work Site Location

Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

O - Occasional

Pay Grade

GE01

Pay Basis

Semi‑Monthly

Advertised Salary

Starting Range: $37,652-$56,008

Starting salary is based on experience and qualifications

Job Description

Are you detail‑oriented, organized, task‑driven, and love helping people? If yes, the Storekeeper I position could be the perfect job for you!

About the Role

As a Storekeeper I, you’ll play a critical role in making sure our Maintenance & Operations team has the materials and equipment they need to keep our water and sanitary sewer systems in good repair. You’ll be the go‑to person for receiving, stocking, tracking, and delivering inventory—supporting crews who provide essential services to our community every day.

What You’ll Do

• Receive & verify inventory: Check quantity and quality of items against invoices, report discrepancies, unpack and store items, and enter data into inventory databases.
• Replenish stock: Initiate requisitions/purchase orders for standard items per established procedures and follow up on outstanding orders.
• Fulfill requests: Assemble, record, package, and deliver stock items to user departments; issue stock, tools, and supplies to individuals.
• Support repairs: Collect used parts/equipment and capture details on order forms to facilitate replacement or repair.
• Source special items: Take orders for items not carried in stock and coordinate procurement.
• Local pickups & returns: Drive a truck to pick up parts/equipment from suppliers, return parts for credit, or match up components; pick up office supplies as needed.
• Keep the warehouse ready: Restock shelves and routinely clean inventory storage areas to maintain a safe, organized workspace.
• Document work orders: Record work orders (including date/time) so supervisors can order materials for specific jobs.
• Maintain ledgers & databases: Maintain blanket purchase ledgers (e.g., in Microsoft Access), input receipt/expenditure entries, and update material receipts in stock databases.
• Oversee employee uniforms: Manage issuance, tracking, and returns of uniforms.
• Tackle special projects: Build crates to ship parts/equipment back to vendors, construct shelves, prepare sandbags, and move supplies as needed.
• Administrative support: Maintain clerical records, prepare routine reports, assist with periodic/special inventories, and compile periodic stock inventory lists.
• Other related duties as assigned.

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where you can help others and work alongside a passionate team, we would love to hear from you! The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three months of full‑time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short‑term department needs and/or City‑wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through.
• Experience with inventory control, purchasing or warehousing, and data entry.
• Comfort using inventory software/databases (Microsoft Access experience is a plus).
• Customer‑service mindset and clear communication with field crews and vendors.
• Ability to safely lift/move supplies and spend time on your feet in a warehouse environment.

Nice to have: Experience with public works/utilities, ERP or purchasing systems, forklift certification, basic carpentry/assembly skills for crates/shelves.

Job Open Date

09/18/2026

Job Close Date

10/02/2026

Open Continuous

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

This position is located at 906 Executive Blvd, Chesapeake, VA.

Medical Marijuana: In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre‑employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license ( CDL ) or is a sworn law‑enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

M=Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting

Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Walking

Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting

Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Carrying

Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight

Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Pushing/Pulling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs

Reaching

Reaching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Handling

Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity

Fine Dexterity No Response

Kneeling

Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crouching

Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crawling

Crawling No Response

Bending

Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Twisting

Twisting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Climbing

Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Balancing

Balancing No Response

Vision

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Foot Controls

Foot Controls Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used No Response

Protective Equipment Required

Hard hat, safety vest and boots, eye and hearing protection.

Health and Safety

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Mechanical Hazards

Mechanical Hazards N = Never

Chemical Hazards

Chemical Hazards N = Never

Electrical Hazards

Electrical Hazards N = Never

Fire Hazards

Fire Hazards N = Never

Explosives

Explosives N = Never

Communicable Diseases

Communicable Diseases N = Never

Physical Danger or Abuse

Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never

Other

If Other, Description

Dirt and Dust

Dirt and Dust D = Daily

Extreme Temperatures

Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally

Noise and Vibration

Noise and Vibration W = Several Times Per Week

Fumes and Odors

Fumes and Odors D = Daily

Wetness/Humidity

Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally

Darkness or Poor Lighting

Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never

Primary Work Location

Primary Work Location Warehouse

Non-Physical Demands

Time Pressures Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Frequent Change of Tasks Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Other If Other, Description

Storekeeper Supervisor

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.
  • Yes
  • No