Store Keeper

City of Seattle•Rockport, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is seeking a Store Keeper to operate the Skagit General Store in Newhalem, Washington, within the Skagit Hydroelectric Project. The store serves City Light employees, local residents, and tourists, with its highest visitor traffic during the peak summer months. The Store Keeper oversees store clerks and is responsible for the daily operation of the general store. This position reports to the Skagit Maintenance Manager and manages one full-time Store Clerk and five temporary Store Clerks during peak season. The role also includes participation in Seattle City Light’s Emergency Response Program, supporting emergency operations in an assigned role.

Requirements

At least two years of retail store experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work varying hours.

Nice To Haves

Washington Food Handlers Permit.
Leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience training other employees.
Experience with Market P.O.S.
Scheduling experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise Store Clerks in daily general store operations and schedule and assign their duties.
Greet customers and respond to questions about merchandise and the general store area.
Determine shelf displays for sales, holidays, and regular displays.
Restock shelves, coolers, freezers, and display cases; remove dented or damaged merchandise; and wrap and mark produce and meat.
Use Market P.O.S. software to run reports.
Obtain cash register readouts, tabulate cash and charges, and balance store books.
Prepare the store and its books for annual inventory.
Receive merchandise, check invoices for correct quantities and prices, and unload and store merchandise.
Train Store Clerks in retail activities.
Clean floors, display cases, shelves, and coolers, and defrost freezers.
Complete bi-weekly payroll deductions to reconcile employee accounts.
Manage one full-time Store Clerk and five temporary Store Clerks during peak season.
Perform other related duties of a complex level or type as assigned.
Participate in the Emergency Response Program to support emergency operations.