HEAD STOREKEEPER

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

HEAD STOREKEEPER

FLEET & FACILITY MANAGEMENT (2FM)

Facility Operations

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $50,424; Grade: B-10

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under supervision, the class either functions as a lead worker or participates in performing complex storekeeping activities at a large City warehouse, storeroom or storage site consisting of large and varied stock, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Monitors the work of storekeeping staff involved in the receipt, unpacking and distribution of various supplies,

materials and equipment (e.g., furniture, library books, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment) and the checking of items against invoices and receiving reports to ensure the accuracy of deliveries

* Participates in complex storekeeping activities involving the ordering, inventorying and distribution of large and

varied stock

* Oversees and participates in the unloading and transporting of delivered items using lifts and hand trucks, and the stocking of shelves and storing of items utilizing appropriate handling, storage, and distribution guidelines and processes

* Fills and oversees staff filling and distributing requests for supplies, materials and equipment by retrieving items from inventory, packaging items and delivering to departmental sites

* Utilizes manual and computerized inventory management systems to track inventory levels and usage

* Implements storekeeping procedures to ensure quality assurance and control operations

* Contacts vendors to resolve problems regarding received items that are damaged or incomplete and to obtain delivery information on supplies and equipment ordered

* Oversees and participates in the periodic and annual inventory counts of supplies, materials and equipment located in a City warehouse or storage location and prepares related reports

* Inspects work area to ensure the cleanliness, safety and security of warehouse, storeroom or storage sites

* Tests and validates supplies and equipment (e.g., refrigerators, emergency support equipment) to ensure accurate operation of items

* Prepares reports on work accomplishments

* Recommends the disposal of excess, defective, or obsolete stock

* Coordinates the placement of property control decal items on furniture and equipment

* Operates lifts, hand trucks, and jacks to unload, transport and store supplies, as required

* Trains staff on storekeeping methods and procedures, as required

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION: 1869 West Pershing Road

HOURS: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Three years of inventory control or storekeeping experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

* Assignments requiring the operation of a forklift will require positions to be trained and evaluated by the employer prior to the assignment, as required by OSHA standards administered by the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL)

* Some positions may require a valid State of Illinois Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Substantial lifting (up to 75 pounds) is required

* Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time

* Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs

* Ability to move one's hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects

* Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma/degree at time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor