Storekeeper (Fleet)

Storekeeper (Fleet)

Salary

$50,544.00 - $61,443.20 Annually

Location

City of Merced Public Works Department, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1433

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

10/06/2026

Closing Date

10/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, coordinate and perform the receipt, storage, loading, unloading, delivery, and inventory of supplies, equipment and materials at the Citys central warehouse facility; maintain the cleanliness of warehouse facilities; open computerized inventory records; and perform related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a specialized classification with responsibility for the operation and maintenance of a warehouse facility.

When assigned to Fleet Division: Incumbents procure, receive, store, and issue fleet parts and equipment used by the Division in repair of City vehicles and equipment.

REPORTS TO

Assigned supervisory staff and/or designee.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

This is not a supervisory classification.

Examples of Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Perform a variety of assignments in the operation of a warehouse facility.
• Organize and perform the receipt, storage, and delivery of supplies, materials, and equipment; verify incoming shipments for appropriate quantity and quality against packing slips and purchase orders; note and report shortages, damages, and other discrepancies according to appropriate procedures; and verify outgoing shipments for appropriate quantity, signatures, and pricing against purchase orders and invoices.
• Receive stock requests and fill requisitions; pick up, deliver, and unload equipment, materials, parts, and supplies; and transfer equipment, materials, and supplies to appropriate locations as necessary.
• Perform periodic inventory counts to ensure proper stock and prepare reorder requisitions when needed; research and order special materials and supplies as appropriate; maintain and update computerized inventory records on all materials and supplies; track items that have been sold and bill each department accordingly; and update all data for outside fuel purchases, car washes and compressed gas.
• Prepare and run a variety of reports related to warehouse operations; maintain a variety of logs, files, and manuals.
• Operate and maintain a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts, pickup truck, hand trucks, and a variety of hand and power tools and equipment; drive delivery vehicles.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, security, and safety within the warehouse area and yard; organize inventory within the warehouse to maintain efficiency; maintain equipment cleanliness and performance; and pick up trash, clean gutters, pull weeds, blow area free of dirt, stack pallets, and clean surplus items.
• Contact new and existing vendors to request quotes for regularly procured commodities and negotiate cost effective pricing.
• Perform related duties as required.

When assigned to Purchasing Division:

• Coordinate the Citys ongoing surplus auction including gathering, organizing, numbering, selling, loading and disposing of merchandise; verify asset numbers and completion of disposal and surplus forms; contact auction winners and arrange for pickup of all items; gather information needed to release items; and file and maintain records for surplus disposal and sale.
• Receive, sort, and deliver mail.
• Assist other staff and departments with questions about inventory, products and pricing as needed.
• Work with other departments to identify new products to add to the inventory that might better serve/suit their needs.
• Perform regularly scheduled fuel dip to facilitate with the assessment of shrink.
• Conduct a fixed assets inventory for all departments throughout the City; track assets for each department and update information as needed.
• Assist Purchasing Supervisor with bid openings, collecting, time stamping, and answering questions from potential contractors. Reconcile purchase orders to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of purchase as well as answer questions from applicable personnel to facilitate with change orders or cancelation of existing orders

When assigned to Fleet Division:

• Procure, receive, store, and issue truck, automotive, and equipment parts.
• Locate fleet parts through catalogues; procures, receives, unpacks, and properly stores parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Check quantity and quality of items received against invoices, waybills, and specifications.
• Contact vendors regarding procurement of automotive, heavy duty-truck, public safety, equipment and related supplies.
• Prepares requisitions for stock replacements and makes regular vendor purchases as required.
• Maintain a manual inventory control system and related records; performs daily updates to ensure adequate levels of stock are available; and performs regular spot-checks and semi-annual inventories.
• Issue items from stock in accordance with prescribed procedures and keeps stock in order.
• Obtain bids for repairs for damaged/wrecked vehicles, keeping records of accidents and costs.
• Assist technicians with vehicle pick-up and delivery.
• Organize and maintain fleet/equipment shop manuals.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Basic operations, services and activities of a warehouse receiving and delivery program.

Modern warehousing systems and procedures, including methods, practices, and equipment used in ordering, receipt, storage, handling, preservation, and issuance of supplies, materials, and equipment.

Basic inventory procedures, including the appropriate forms for ordering purposes.

Techniques and principles of space use for maximum utilization.

Warehouse stocking and inventory systems.

Basic principles and procedures of record keeping and filing.

Basic mathematical principles.

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices associated with warehouse operations.

Basic operational characteristics and terminology of warehousing equipment, tools, supplies and stock.

Vehicle operation and basic maintenance.

Methods and techniques of customer service.

Basic purchase order processes and systems.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Ability to:

Perform a variety of duties supporting the operations of a central warehouse facility, receiving, inspecting, issuing, storing, delivering, and/or picking up supplies, materials, and equipment.

Operate and maintain vehicles and warehouse equipment.

Maintain and update warehouse inventory data and utilize computerized inventory systems.

Prepare and maintain accurate and current records and reports of inventory, materials, and supplies.

Make mathematical calculations, including fractions and decimals, with speed and accuracy.

Effectively represent the City in contacts with vendors, delivery personnel and surplus auction bidders.

Respond to requests and inquiries from other personnel.

Work independently in the absence of supervision.

Exercise independent judgment and initiative without close supervision.

Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, exercise attention to detail and maintain organization.

Maintain clean working areas for safety and accuracy.

Perform critical thinking and problem solving.

Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and

database applications.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:

Two years of experience in performing a variety of storekeeping work.

License or Certificate:

Possession of an appropriate California Driver License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed in an office and warehouse environment; work in varying temperatures and adverse weather and humidity conditions; exposure to noise, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, and potentially hazardous chemicals; work at heights on scaffolding and ladders; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces; works near moving mechanical parts; and regular contact with staff, delivery personnel, vendors and surplus auction bidders.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a warehouse environment; frequently stand, sit and walk for extended periods; frequently stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, crawl, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement; pick up or move objects; climb ladders and scaffolding; perform heavy physical labor for sustained periods of time; lift 50 pounds, or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and heavier objects with assistance; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; verbal communication; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and FAX.

Supplemental Information

Reference: City of Merced Personnel Rules and Regulations, Sections 5.05 and 5.07.

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The City of Merced assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a meet and confer process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

Health and Welfare Benefits

Up to $846.67 per pay period towards the following benefits:

Medical - Choice of Anthem Blue Cross plans

Dental - Choice of Delta Dental plans

Vision - Choice of VSP vision plans

Life - Pays amount equal to one years salary up to $50,000

Disability - Choice of Long Term Disability coverage

Vacation

Years 1-5 earn vacation at rate of 3.696 hours per pay period up to maximum of 192 hours

Years 6-9 earn vacation at rate of 4.616 hours per pay period up to maximum of 240 hours

Years 10-15 earn vacation at rate of 6.160 hours per pay period up to maximum of 320 hours

Years 16-20 earn vacation at rate of 6.928 hours per pay period up to a maximum of 360 hours

Years 21-25 earn vacation at rate of 7.696 hours per pay period up to maximum of 400 hours

Years 26+ earn vacation at rate of 9.232 hours per pay period up to maximum of 480 hours

Sick Leave

Sick leave is earned at rate of 3.696 hours per pay period up to maximum of 1056 hours

Longevity Pay

10 Years - 1.0% of base hourly rate of pay.

15 Years - 2.0% of base hourly rate of pay.

20 Years - 3.0% of base hourly rate of pay.

25 Years - 4.0% of base hourly rate of pay.

Holidays

12 paid holidays

Retirement

CalPERS Retirement at either 2% at 60 or 2% at 62 for Miscellaneous employees depending on previous CalPERS or reciprocal employment.

ICMA-RC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan available.

Other

Merced School Employees Federal Credit Union membership.

"Healthy Life, Wealthy Life" Wellness Program.

Employer City of Merced

Address 678 W 18th Street

Merced, California, 95348

Phone 209-385-6837

Website http://www.cityofmerced.gov