Storekeeper I

City of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Diego is seeking a Storekeeper I to manage inventory within a stockroom/warehouse environment. Responsibilities include ordering, receiving, storing, and issuing materials, maintaining records, and assisting with an computerized inventory system.

The role involves supervising staff, training subordinates, and performing site inspections for water leaks and contaminants. A valid California driver license may be required at hire.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time inventory control experience in which your PRIMARY responsibility was receiving, storing, and issuing or releasing equipment, materials, records, and supplies from a stockroom and/or warehouse facility.
• Qualifying experience MUST include numerical or computerized inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Storekeeper I: order, receive, store, and issue or release various materials, records, and supplies.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a computerized inventory system.
• Liaise with vendors to resolve problems with items received or vendor payment.
• Assist with cost allocations, budget estimates, and reporting.
• Supervise subordinates and train staff; conduct site inspections for leaks, mold, pests, and other contaminants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT:

• Storekeeper II

Storekeeper I positions order, receive, store, and issue or release various materials, records, and supplies; perform inventory control and assist in the development and maintenance of a computerized inventory system; function as a liaison with vendors to resolve problems with items received or vendor payment; assist with keeping store's cost allocations and preparing budget estimates; prepare reports; supervise adherence to safety rules and regulations pertaining to storeroom procedures, equipment, and handling of hazardous materials; train and supervise the work of subordinates; conduct site inspection for water leaks, mold, vermin, and other contaminates; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES

• Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
  • 3.5% effective 7/1/27
  • 2% effective 7/1/28
  • 2% effective 1/1/29
• In addition to the scheduled general wage increases, the following equity adjustment wage increase is also scheduled to take effect for Storekeeper I:
  • 4% effective 1/1/28
  • 4% effective 1/1/29
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Storekeeper I employees may be required to work nights or unusual shifts for which they may receive 5% additional pay.
• Storekeeper I employees perform physical tasks including stooping, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, and walking in a stockroom/warehouse setting.
• Storekeeper I employees lift items weighing up to 50 pounds, climb inclined ladders to store materials, and drive various vehicles on a daily basis.

EXPERIENCE

One year of full-time inventory control experience in which your PRIMARY responsibility was receiving, storing, and issuing or releasing equipment, materials, records, and supplies from a stockroom and/or warehouse facility.

• Qualifying experience MUST include numerical or computerized inventory control.
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE

A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION)

• For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in your name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.

Rev. 4 - August 28, 2026 (New Recruitment Date)