University of South Alabama hiring Storekeeper I – 004174 in Mobile, AL

Position Number 004174

Position Title Storekeeper I – 004174

Division Finance and Administration

Department 173640 – Grounds

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of clerical and/or storekeeping, stocking, or related experience. Receiving, storing, shipping, and/or stocking experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Grounds department is seeking to hire a Storekeeper I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 07/21/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

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