Storekeeper I

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
City of Unalaska
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Receiving and Supply Division

OPEN DATE:              June 3, 2025
CLOSE DATE:            Until Filled
POSITION:                  STOREKEEPER I
HIRING WAGE:         $33.85 - $35.91/hr

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the position of Storekeeper I in the Department of Public Works.  Located in the central Aleutian Islands, Unalaska, Alaska, is a multicultural coastal community with approximately 4,250 full-time residents. It is home to the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by employees in this classification. The duties shown are designed to provide a representative summary.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This is an entry-level position that, under the direct supervision of the Supply Division Supervisor, receives, stocks, organizes, and issues various materials.  The work involves several sequential steps in the receiving, stocking, and recording of inventory.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Must have knowledge of filling out work orders, dispensing items, and preparing boxes for new stock items. Must be capable of reorganizing for better accessibility and have strong multitasking skills. Must have knowledge of how to safely operate a motor vehicle and a forklift to facilitate the movement of materials on a limited basis. Must be capable of performing data entry of orders using inventory software, logging fuel entries, and assembling bill-out work order information using Microsoft Office.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

•   High school diploma or equivalent.
•   College or technical training with an emphasis on inventory control, business, and/or computers preferred.
•   Experience operating a forklift and handling/transporting freight preferred.  
•   Other combinations of experience that are relevant to perform the essential functions of the position will be evaluated on an individual basis.

LICENSES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

•   Required to have, or be able to obtain, an Alaska Driver’s License within 90 days of hire.
•   Ability to pass all required pre-employment testing, i.e., criminal background, work history, and random drug testing.
•   Must be eligible to work in the US; meet employment requirements by Federal Law; if hired, must complete employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

BENEFITS:

•   If applicable, lump sum relocation assistance (taxable) up to $7,000, plus airfare for the employee and one family member
•   100% employer-paid medical and dental premiums (employee & dependents)
•   100% employer-paid basic life/AD&D insurance (employee & dependents)
•   100% employer-paid LifeMed insurance (employee)
•   Medical and Dependent Care FSA available
•   13 paid Holidays and Floating Holidays per year
•   Paid time off starting at 16 hours a month
•   Eligible for the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement
•   Eligible for 457 Plans with MissionSquare or Mutual of America
•   Up to 100% tuition reimbursement (must be taken while employed; refer to Title III)
•   Travel allowance of $2,000 every year on your date of hire after 1st year of employment
•   Longevity bonus of $2,000 beginning on the third (3rd) year anniversary
•   Education incentive per month dependent on degree: Associate $200, BA $300, Master's $400
•   Free Membership for Parks, Culture, and Recreation (employee only)

TO APPLY:

Submit the following application documents:

1.   City of Unalaska Application Form
2.   Pre-employment Info. & Voluntary Identification of Disability Form (optional)

All necessary forms are available at City Hall, Administration Department, or by downloading at https://www.ci.unalaska.ak.us/hr/page/employment-application-forms. Please return the completed forms to the City of Unalaska: Administration P.O Box 610, Unalaska, AK 99685, or email [email protected] or fax (907) 581 4469. Questions? Please call us at (907) 581-1252.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER