LIBRARY PAGE (ENTRY - EXPERIENCED)

City of Huntington Beach; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Huntington Beach seeks a part-time Library Assistant at the Central Library to provide staff support and customer service to patrons within the Community & Library Services Department.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, be able to work evenings and weekends, and assist with shelving, self-checkout, and helping patrons locate materials. Position may include varying shifts and no benefits due to temporary status.

Qualifications

• Requires some high school and previous experience or related training.
• Learn basic library services and functions.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Read and file alphanumeric characters.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.
• Push loaded book carts and book bins.
• Work both as part of a team and independently, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and shelves a variety of materials; assists patrons with locating books and other items.
• Interacts with the public to answer questions and provide customer service.
• Checks in materials electronically and assists with self-checkout and returns.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Some high school

Job description

This is a Non-Permanent, Part-Time Position

This is an excellent part-time job opportunity for an individual to provide staff support and customer service to patrons of the City of Huntington Beach libraries within the Community & Library Services Department. The Library Services Division includes Administration, Public and Information Services, Programs and Youth Services, Technology and Collection Management, Outreach and Training Services, and Facilities. This position will be located at the Central Library.

The ideal candidate must possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to relate to a diverse group of people. Applicants must be available to work evenings and weekends, with the possibility of daytime shifts. Hours may vary based on library needs and are scheduled within the following operating hours: Monday: 1–9 p.m. | Tuesday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | Friday–Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sunday: 12–5 p.m.

Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 – June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.

Sorts and shelves a variety of material, including books, DVD's, CD's, magazines and newspapers; checks in material electronically; interacts with the public to answer and refer patron inquiries; provide outstanding customer service while assisting patrons in locating books and materials; assists patrons with using the self-checkout and return stations; pushes heavy carts and book bins; inspects and repairs damaged books and magazines; performs other related duties. The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The City at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Education/Experience:

Requires some high school and previous experience or related training.

Ability to:

• Learn basic library services and functions;
• follow oral and written instructions;
• read and file alphanumeric characters;
• reach overhead, bend, and stoop to shelve materials;
• lift up to 25 pounds;
• push loaded book carts and book bins;
• and work both as part of a team and independently, as needed.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker:

In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.