Storekeeper II (0380)

Position Information

Posting Detail Information

Working Position Title Storekeeper II (0380) Classification Storekeeper II Position Number 00000380 Open Date 07/27/2026 Close Date 08/17/2026 Priority Review Date Employee Class Staff Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time FTE 1.00 Position Status Regular FLSA Non-Exempt Job code 3318 Union Representation Non-Union Union Code N/A Unit/Department Residential Dining Service College/Unit Campus Dining Service Division Student Affairs Location SN DINE Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.niu.edu/dining/

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview

The department of Campus Dining handles all things dining on campus. From residential meal plans to event catering, we provide nutritional food for students, faculty, staff and guests. We manage over a dozen eating establishments at NIU including residence hall dining, restaurants and coffee shops at the student center, and the cafe in Barsema Hall. We employ the students and professionals who work in our restaurants and cafes.

Position Summary

This position is under the supervision of the Food Service Managers and/or Assistant Food Service Managers and receives, stores and issues all foods and supplies used in unit's operation and maintains all records of purchases, prepares monthly billings, and maintenance of storage facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Food Storage

• Stores incoming foods and supplies.

Record Keeping

• Maintains and prepares records of inventory and billings for monthly reports.

Department Support

• Issues and returns foods and supplies for unit's operation.

Other Related Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Receivables

• Receives incoming foods and supplies.

Supervisory

• Supervises Food Service Stores Laborer and/or students as assigned.

Cleaning & Maintenance

• Maintains storage facilities.

Other Related Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year (12 months) of work experience comparable to that performed at the Storekeeper I level of this series or in other positions of comparable responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

• Knowledge of the principles and processing for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Skill in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to compute basic math including addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to effectively convey information to others, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform general physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to withstand exposure to extreme temperatures.

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

N/A

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

N/A

Additional Requirements (SPS)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

N/A

Physical demands/requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lilt and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; and high precarious places.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 09/1/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date Percent of Staff Year 0.75 Standard Hours Per Week 37.50 Working Hours Monday-Friday 6am-2pm Salary $31,078.13/annually (based on 9-month appointment); NIU offers a robust benefits package. Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $21.25/hourly Earn Type Hourly

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedures:

• Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Important: Please upload any unofficial transcript(s) and/or documentation that verifies any education, experience, and/or training you have received.

• If eligible for Veteran's Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

• After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this position. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register.

• Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu. Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.

• Applicants must be a current citizen or resident of the State of Illinois to move forward in the hiring process.

Credentials Assessment Examination:

• The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant's/employee's education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.
• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver's license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.
• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

Additional Details:

• Click on Storekeeper II for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
• Please click on Human Resource Services - Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University's benefits package.
• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Special Instructions

N/A

Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/94250 Is Background Check Required? Yes EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator

Health Services Building Room 230

TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu

815-753-5560

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person's disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at ada@niu.edu.

Safety Information

NIU provides annual reports on campus security and fire safety.

Read the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-9364 for a hard copy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• List of at least 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

• Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)
• Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
• Other

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently a citizen or resident of the State of Illinois?

• Yes

• No

• • What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• PHD

• • Have you attached all transcripts to support the degrees you are submitting for consideration?

• Yes

• No

• • How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 0-1

• 1-3

• 3-5

• 5-7

• 7+

• • Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. ("See Résumé" is not an acceptable response.)

(Open Ended Question)

• • If applicable, have you attached a copy of your DD214, DD215, NGB22, or DD256 for consideration of Veterans Preference Points? The copy submitted should reflect the status of discharge in order to be considered.

• Yes

• No

• Not Applicable

• • Do you have specific work experience ordering, receiving, storing, inspecting, and taking inventory of stock?

• No work experience directly related to the job function described

• My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed under guidance

• My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed independently

• • Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. ("See Résumé" is not an acceptable response)

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have specific work experience with the shipment of materials, supplies, tools, equipment, or replacement parts?

• No work experience directly related to the job function described

• My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed under guidance

• My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed independently

• • Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. ("See Résumé" is not an acceptable response)

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have specific work experience handling and storing supplies while following laws and regulations in regards to materials and supplies that are susceptible to spontaneous combustion, toxicity, fragility, rapid deterioration, contamination, or ease of physical damage?

• No work experience directly related to the job function described

• My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed under guidance

• My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed independently

• • Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. ("See Résumé" is not an acceptable response.)

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have specific work experience maintaining records such as purchase orders, dates of shipments, and inventory numbers?

• No work experience directly related to the job function described

• My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed under guidance

• My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed independently

• • Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. ("See Résumé" is not an acceptable response.)

(Open Ended Question)