Storekeeper (37.5 Hour)

The State of Connecticut, University of Connecticut seeks to hire a Storekeeper to assist in the daily operations of Surplus Operations. This role, reporting to the Material Storage Supervisor, is a customer focused position.  Using advanced technical skills, this role is responsible for the receipt and processing of surplus items, inventory management, and handling of both in-person and on-line surplus sales. This work schedule for this position is first shift, Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week schedule.  

Experience with the minimum qualifications and knowledge, skills, and abilities should be clearly identified in the application/resume. Applicants must possess a current motor vehicle operator license. This position is categorized as “Open to the Public” and current, qualified UConn NP-2 employees will be given preference in the hiring process. 

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify your qualifications on your application.  Application materials will be evaluated to ensure that the Knowledge, Skill and Ability, Minimum Qualifications and Special Requirement sections of the position have been met. 

If selected for an interview, you may be asked to provide the names, titles and phone numbers of three professional references. In addition, current State of Connecticut employees may be asked to provide copies of their last two (2) performance appraisals and CORE attendance records. 

Terms and Conditions of Employment

Employment at the University of Connecticut is contingent upon the successful candidate’s compliance with the University’s Mandatory Workforce COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. This Policy states that all workforce members are required to have or obtain a Covid-19 vaccination as a term and condition of employment at UConn, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved.

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, including drug testing, as well as a criminal background check. In addition, applicants must possess and retain a current motor vehicle operator license.

Questions pertaining to this position should be directed to UConn HR's Services Unit, at 860-486-3034.

This class is accountable for independently performing a full range of various stores duties, both manual and clerical, such as receiving, storing, issuing, inspecting, inventorying, and the like; may be in charge of a small storeroom or be a specialist in a phase of total stores operation.

Receives and processes Surplus items from various campuses and processes through the inventory control (Asset Panda) system; monitors capital assets and verifies receipt; coordinates with Inventory Control for assets with federal funding and confirms ability to process; coordinates pick-up and delivery of assets with campus customers; maintains records of receipts, requisitions, and stock on hand; arranges stock in planned fashion, with due account taken of age, accessibility, safety and security; clarifies amount and condition of stock on hand; verifies quantity and quality of incoming supplies and/or surplus assets against appropriate documentation; maintains housekeeping and security of stores area; takes required inventory of materials and supplies; receives and reviews various reports, and makes necessary corrections; keeps mileage and maintenance records of vehicles in car pool; inspects material handling equipment and other allied storeroom equipment for accuracy and safety; codes and inventories furniture and equipment; operates material handling equipment; may perform purchasing functions for inventory item stock replenishment; may drive motor vehicles as assigned; may enter data into a computer utilizing various platforms (i.e. GovDeals, HuskyBuy, HuskyTime); coordinates surplus sales and tracks customer acceptance of on-line auction items; may lead student workers; and, performs related duties as required.

Additional duties may include:  Receives and issues stock and maintains records of receipts, requisitions, and stock on hand; arranges stock in planned fashion, with due account taken of age, accessibility, safety and security; clarifies amount and condition of stock on hand and reports all discrepancies or need for replenishment; verifies quantity and quality of incoming supplies against invoices, dray bills, bills of lading and orders; maintains housekeeping and security of stores area; takes required inventory of materials and supplies; receives gas station reports and makes necessary corrections; keeps mileage and maintenance records of vehicles in car pool; inspects material handling equipment, scales, gas pumps and other allied storeroom equipment for accuracy and safety; codes and inventories furniture and equipment; operates material handling equipment; may perform purchasing functions for inventory item stock replenishment; may drive motor vehicles as assigned; may enter data into a computer; performs related duties as required.  

Knowledge of the methods of requisitioning, handling, storing and issuing of materials and supplies; knowledge of safe and efficient warehousing practices including purchasing; some interpersonal skills; some oral and written communication skills; ability to keep accurate stock records and inventories; ability to utilize computer software.

Two (2) years of experience in stock or warehouse work or closely related work that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

1. Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.

2. A physical examination may be required.

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to weather conditions and may be required to handle hazardous materials/chemicals.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp

Information concerning the University’s policies regarding the Cleary Act Statement, Non-Discrimination Policy, Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities and Recruiting Veterans can be found on UConn’s Job page at:  https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs/

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.