Warehouse Storekeeper

Department: Facilities & Campus Operations

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

About the Department:

George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students, faculty and staff.

About the Position:

The Warehouse Storekeeper supports the operation and maintenance of the warehouse section of the Facilities Management Department. The duties and tasks reflect; receipt and disbursement of inventory, monitoring of stock levels, generation of inventory control documents, performing inventory counts, tool and equipment control tracking, and data entry of parts and inventory in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Environmental Hazards:

• Work near moving mech parts
• Fumes, smoke, or airborne particles
• Hazardous materials
• Operate light/heavy equipment
• Outdoor environment
• Work in high place
• Operate power tools/machinery

Responsibilities:

Daily Operations

• Receiving and Distribution Actions:
  • Receives, identifies, verifies, stores and/or distributes all incoming material, parts and equipment for Facilities Management according to established procedures;
  • Resolves receiving and distribution issues, including discrepancies, defectives and returns; and 
  • Ensures thorough, accurate and complete receipt processing including receipt log maintenance and user notification of product arrivals.

Inventory Control

• Performs the tasks required maintain inventory control, which includes keeping accurate and up to date inventory records; monitoring stock levels;
• Notifies users of stock and non-stock order arrivals to ensure prompt distribution;
• Maintains up to date records of receipts and stock and non-stock item issues; and
• Keeps warehouse neat and organized at all times.

Equipment Control

• Performs the tasks required to maintain control of tool crib & durable items cage for issue to shops, zones, or individuals. Tasks include:
  • Issuing and receiving tools and durable items;
  • Sustaining related controls and logs; and
  • keeping cage neat and organized at all times. Ensures attention to detail in the arrangement, organization and issuance of all secured property and accurate maintenance of all associated records.

Other Duties as Assigned

Performs other duties as assigned to maintain warehouse or facilities operations such as, but not limited to: 

• Inclement weather duty, General Service support to departments, and university event support actions;
• Provides outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers by considering how actions or plans will affect customers; follow through on responsibilities to customers;
• Responds with appropriate urgency, flexibility, courtesy and good judgment to meet customer needs and resolve problems;
• Identifies and initiates actions to support the mission and objectives, and to resolve or avoid problems;
• Maintains high credibility to accomplish objectives;
• Follows safety policies and procedures; identifies and corrects safety hazards. Follows general university policies and procedures that are related to data stewardship and information technology security; and
• Safeguards sensitive and confidential data both in electronic and physical forms.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Must be able to become certified in forklift operation; and
• Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s
  license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review th