Storekeeper II

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Physical Plant Department at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applications for a full-time, non-exempt, regular position with benefits.

Benefits: UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Exempt positions start at 22 days annual, non-exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year). Overtime, shift-differential and on-call pay (non-exempt positions only).

Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, receives, stores, and distributes supplies, materials, and equipment. Leads and trains subordinate personnel.

• Receives, inspects, and verifies shipments for compliance with delivery

documents and purchase order specifications. Processes receiving

documents.

• Tags, labels, etches, or marks for identification all supplies, materials, and

equipment received.

• Leads daily operations. Determines work priorities, plans, schedules, assigns,

and reviews work.

• Fills store requisitions for issuing supplies, materials, and equipment. Routes

and/or delivers supplies, materials, and equipment to designated locations.

• Ensures inventory levels by conducting physical inventory of supplies,

materials, and equipment.

• Prepares routine logs, forms, or tally sheets of daily operations.
• Implements procedures for maintaining departmental storage facilities in an

orderly manner.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• May be required to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping,

reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting.

• May be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• May be required to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• May be required to operate a variety of equipment.

NOTE: Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required. If required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, employees will be subjected to drug and alcohol education and testing as required under Federal Highway Administration and the State of Maryland regulations.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED AND Two years related work experience.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: 10/14/2025

Open Until Filled: N/A

Department

UMES-VPAA-Physical Plant/Operations

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$42,770 - $53,469

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.