Storekeeper

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of clerical and/or store keeping, stocking, or related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Receiving, storing, shipping, and/or stocking experience is preferred.

The University of South Alabama’s Grounds department is seeking to hire a Storekeeper I.

These are the job duties required of the position.

• Receives, records, unpacks, stores, and issues a variety of store items to include materials, equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Maintains records and accountability for store items, servicing and maintaining equipment, and recommending the purchase of equipment and supplies.
• Checks incoming materials for quantity and quality against invoices or purchase orders, reporting discrepancies to a supervisor.
• Issues supplies on approved requisitions.
• Prepares and maintains a perpetual inventory system for all storeroom and laboratory supplies and equipment using a PC.
• Assembles, packs, and arranges for transport of all stored goods and materials.
• Maintains the cleanliness and order of all department storerooms and storage areas.
• Maintains a separate card file for items issued to personnel outside of the Grounds department.
• Maintains the ordering of uniforms (including coveralls and jackets) for each employee; reports any uniform changes, repairs, or complaints to the uniform provider.
• Maintains monthly fuel reports for vehicles and equipment; communicates reports to Accounting personnel.
• Maintains up-to-date insurance cards on each vehicle.
• Distributes chemicals to include: insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to technicians as needed.
• Assists with front desk in case of absences to include answering phones, keeping up with paperwork as needed, issuing purchase orders, etc.
• Prepares and maintains department hydration station for crew use during hot weather.
• Performs routine inspections on department safety equipment ( AED , Eye Wash Stations, etc).
• May be required to prepare and paint store items for use, issue, and reissue.
• Must be able to lift and handle 50 lb objects and carry them short distances.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/21/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Working Days Monday - Friday

Working Hours 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary Regular

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than High School
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
• * How many years of related experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • Between 1 - 3 years
  • Between 3 - 5 years
  • Between 5 - 7 years
  • More than 7 years
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • USA website
  • Linked In
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Indeed
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
  • Facebook
  • Word of mouth
  • Other

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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