What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library assistant position at Maricopa County?
Posting Date
06 / 12 / 24
Application Deadline
06 / 14 / 24
Pay Range
$17.50 hourly
This position is part-time at 19.50 hours per week and is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Library District
About the Position
If you enjoy sharing knowledge and providing excellent customer service, consider joining us to become a member of our dynamic team dedicated to serving a growing community!
As a part-time Library Assistant for our Georgia T. Lord Library in Goodyear, you will provide routine customer service, service routing, and clerical work for our library.
Your role will be essential in guiding our customers to explore and use library services.
About Us
Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information?
At the Maricopa County Library District, we are continuously working to support the changing needs of our diverse and connected community for all of Maricopa County.
Our mission is to provide access to technology, digital services, and information to improve our residents' quality of life.
Choose a job with a purpose. Choose the Maricopa County Library District.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Exceptional work-life balance
Ability to gain experience in a library setting
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Two years of customer service experience
High school diploma or GED
A combination of post-secondary education and / or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
Experience with library-related automation systems
Experience assisting customers with online account payments and account management
Experience working or volunteering in a public library
Bilingual skills in Spanish and English
Job Contributions
Inform customers of their account status, answer questions, and resolve customer concerns by phone, in person, or by e-mail
Refer escalated customer concerns to appropriate staff members
Assist customers with the use of our self-service payment kiosk and initiate search for materials claimed returned
Process library materials for shelving and routing
Perform light cleaning duties, such as dusting, straightening, and bathroom tidying
Assist with the maintenance and display of the collection
Working Conditions
Library environment requiring evening and weekend availability
Ability to cover shifts at nearby library branches
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds floor-to-waist; lift up to 5 pounds waist-to-shoulder, lift 1 pound shoulder-to-overhead, carry up to 10 pounds a distance of up to 50 feet, and push / pull up to 50 pounds a distance of 100 feet
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Last updated : 2024-06-13
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