Storekeeper

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Storekeeper I to support their Maintenance & Operations team. This role is crucial for ensuring that the water and sanitary sewer systems are well-maintained by managing inventory and supplies. You will verify incoming materials, initiate purchase orders, and assist in maintaining accurate records. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy helping others, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to your community while working alongside a dedicated team. Join us in making a difference!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three months of full-time equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Verify quantity and quality of inventory items received.
• Initiate requisitions/purchase orders for stock items.
• Assemble and deliver stock items to user departments.

Skills

Inventory Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One Year of College Education

Tools

Inventory Management Systems

Database Software

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Drug Screening: 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

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department PUBLIC UTILITIES

Division

Division PUB UTIL M&O WSTWTR PUMP

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2025160

Number of hours worked per week

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

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE01

Pay Basis

Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

$33,686/ annually
*Hiring salary based on education, 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!

As a Storekeeper I, you will play a critical role in ensuring our Maintenance & Operations team have the materials and equipment they need to maintain the water and sanitary sewer systems in good repair. Your responsibilities will include:

• Verifying quantity and quality of inventory items received against invoices, and reports discrepancies; unpacks and stores items; enters items into database.
• Initiating requisitions/purchase orders for replacement of standard stock items in accordance with established procedures; following up on outstanding requisitions/purchase orders.
• Assembling, recording, packaging, and delivering stock items to user departments, issuing stock and tools to individuals.
• Collecting used parts/equipment; includes information on order form to support replacement or repair of same.
• Taking orders for special items not carried in stock.
• Driving truck to pick up parts/equipment from suppliers, returning parts for credit, or matching up parts; picking up office supplies as needed.
• Restocking shelves and routinely cleaning inventory storage area.
• Recording work orders, including date and time, for supervisor to order requested inventory items for particular jobs.
• Maintaining blanket ledger account in access database; inputting receipt expenditure in blanket account ledger, and material receipt in stock database.
• Overseeing employee uniforms.
• Completing special projects such as building crates to ship parts/equipment back to vendors, building shelves, preparing sandbags, and/or moving supplies.
• Maintaining clerical records and preparing routine reports. Assisting with taking of periodic and special inventories; preparing periodic stock inventory list.
• Performing 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 want 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 compliancewith theCity 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

Previous experience with inventory management systems preferred.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 04/29/2025

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 05/13/2025

Open Continuous No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Drug Screening: 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

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 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 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 No Response

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 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

Protective Equipment Required

Hardhat, 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 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

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

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

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.

Time Pressures

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

Emergency Situations

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

Frequent Change of Tasks

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

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

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

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

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

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

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

Tedious or Exacting Work

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

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

Storekeeper Supervisor

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

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 link in posting for details.
  • Yes
  • No