Storekeeper (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Unclassified Position)

City of Dallas

About The Position

The Storekeeper oversees and monitors the receipt, storage, and issuance of supplies, materials, equipment, tools, parts, and merchandise for the City and its departments. The role supports the effective operation and maintenance of supply rooms, warehouses, storage rooms, or storage yards, and may support automotive repair by handling parts and supplies for mechanics. The position receives, organizes, stores, and delivers supplies; maintains inventory and related records; procures supplies; and ensures appropriate documentation for orders and equipment transfers. It may involve moving materials between locations and preparing automotive parts for stock, repair orders, delivery, or return to manufacturers. Some positions require night, weekend, or holiday availability.

Requirements

Six months of experience in storekeeping, warehousing, automotive parts or sales, or catalog/direct sales involving shipping, receiving, and/or inventory responsibilities.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Pass an intensive background check.
Meet the stated conviction and deferred adjudication restrictions.
Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
Knowledge of storekeeping or inventory systems, methods, and procedures, including computerized tracking files.
Knowledge of supply room methods and practices.
Ability to maintain routine supply room records and create and use alphabetical, numerical, or chronological record-keeping systems.
Ability to read, write, and speak English; perform simple math; and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, vendors, and contractors, verbally and in writing, and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to perform heavy lifting and carrying.
Ability to use technically oriented parts catalogs and reference manuals.
Complex knowledge of parts and tools used in automotive repair.
Knowledge of petty cash and purchasing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Receive, organize, store, and deliver materials and supplies for various departments, and ensure the daily operation and maintenance of supply rooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
Order, procure, and gather office supplies and other items for department use; purchase supplies as needed and maintain inventory of current stock.
Deliver and pick up supplies, materials, and reports between locations, ensuring documentation is complete for equipment transfers and orders.
Maintain and check inventory and equipment; conduct daily inspections for regulatory compliance and attend meetings and training on procedures, environmental policies, and safety procedures.
Operate equipment to move or transport supplies and materials to yards, vendors, workstations, or supply rooms.
Stock and store supplies, materials, and equipment in designated areas, maintain storage and warehouse spaces, and monitor stock levels and quantities.
Pull tire and wheel assemblies and parts from storage for delivery to service centers or mechanics, and post parts to repair orders.
Prepare parts for return to manufacturers; receive salvaged or repaired parts into stock, label parts, conduct physical inventory, and perform shipping and receiving operations.
Enter inventory and supply information into the inventory tracking system and maintain accurate records of purchases, deliveries, and fixed assets.
Perform other work as needed or assigned.