Library Courier - Library Operations

City of Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Library Courier to support its mission of providing dynamic library services. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for the timely pickup and delivery of library materials across multiple branches, ensuring excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and be comfortable working independently. This physically demanding position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to work in varying weather conditions. Join a team that values individuality and promotes a healthy work-life balance, making a positive impact on the community.

Benefits

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation Accrual

Sick Leave Accrual

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

City Paid Life Insurance

Retirement Plan Participation

Pet Insurance

Bilingual Pay Compensation

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented individual with a high school diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver library materials between branches.
• Sort and label materials for delivery and assist with setup for events.
• Maintain a flexible schedule and work in various outdoor conditions.

Skills

Customer Service

Detail Orientation

Teamwork

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Motor Vehicle

Job description

Please note: Effective June 18, 2023, the salary range will be $15.66 - $22.77.

At Scottsdale Public Library, our mission is putting people at the heart of dynamic library services. We recognize we are a work in progress and invite you to consider joining us in our efforts to achieve this mission.

How we put our patrons at the HEART of what we do:
We continually work towards being consistent in providing quality services and leaving our patrons feeling good after interacting with us. We like to keep things light by bringing fun and a little weirdness into the library. We place the highest value on making sure patrons feel comfortable being their authentic selves in our spaces: in the library building, out in the community, or online. The library promotes belonging everywhere.

How we put you at the HEART of what we do:
We trust you to learn the position and make it yours. Our organization prefers genuine learning and a few wrong turns over perfection. We want your unique personality, your way of thinking, and your questions to add to the make-up of how we serve. Just like with our patrons, we place the highest value on making sure you feel you can be your authentic self. We support individuality and believe that a healthy work-life balance produces the best environment for serving our community.

Read on if our mission and work culture resonate with you.

About the Position:
The Library Courier supports Scottsdale Public Library by picking up and delivering library materials between all four library branches and other jurisdictions. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, can work independently and as part of a team, and takes pride in providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. This position is a physically demanding job that will require work in outside temperatures. This full-time position has a normal schedule of Tuesday-Saturday, but candidates must also be willing and able to work a flexible schedule when needed.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• No experience required for this position.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Sorts and labels library materials for delivery.
• Retrieves library materials from book drops located in various sites.
• Lifts and carries heavy library materials between building and motor vehicle.
• Sorts and delivers interoffice mail between the various Scottsdale Public Libraries.
• Drives a motor vehicle to transport and deliver library materials between libraries and other jurisdictions.
• Makes special deliveries or pickups as directed. Picks up materials from donors.
• Sets up tables and chairs for programs and meetings.

• Work is performed in a mail room, office environment, library service desk, and a motor vehicle.
• Sit for extended periods of time while driving a library van maintaining constant vigilance to the surrounding area. Seldom sedentary and includes walking or moving.
• Lift and carry crates filled with books or move library furniture weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance from furniture dollies and book carts. Stack materials on cart. Pushes heavy cart weighing up to 300 pounds across library.
• Lift, load, unload, and deliver various library materials to other library locations.
• Reach, bend, and stoop repeatedly; lift and move arms above shoulder level; lift and carry library materials.
• Operate a motor vehicle and travel to/from various City and metro Phoenix locations.

To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here .

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.17% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457 and Employer contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at [phone]. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.