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St. Clair County, MI; Saint Clair (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Provides general support and maintenance of library materials within the Main Library and Branches.

Position involves shelving, sorting, shelf reads, and routine duties; may require nights, evenings and weekends as part of a rotation, with supervision from library coordinators and branch leads.

Qualifications

• Must be a full time student or have earned a high school diploma.
• Preferred candidate will possess a valid State of Michigan operator license.
• Writing, reading, mathematical principles; proficient computer skills—Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook; ability to research and problem solve independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all Library resources are shelved, deposited or filed in the proper location or forwarded to the appropriate department.
• Performs department specific tasks as listed in the Page Duties by department.
• Checks, sorts and unloads carts in the assigned department.
• Shelf reads material on a regular basis to ensure proper placement.
• Maintains acceptable housekeeping conditions within assigned departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Provides general support and maintenance of library materials within the Main Library and Branches.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures all Library resources are shelved, deposited or filed in the proper location or forwarded to the appropriate department, as applicable.
• Performs department specific tasks as listed in the Page Duties by department.
• Checks, sorts and unloads carts in the assigned department.
• Shelf reads material on a regular basis to ensure proper placement.
• Maintains acceptable housekeeping conditions within assigned departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Innovation Technology and Collections Coordinator for Main Library Pages and the Public Service Coordinator for Branch Pages. Daily tasks are performed under the guidance of Circulation Department Lead at the Main Library or Branch Leads in the Branches or other designated person.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION:

• Must be a full time student or have earned a high school diploma.
• Preferred candidate will possess a valid State of Michigan operator license.
• Writing, reading, mathematical principles; proficient computer skills-Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook; exercise sound judgment and decision making in accordance with policies and procedures; ability to research and problem solve independently; knowledge of County operations and functions; ability to prioritize and time manage; handle stressful situations, provide effective and friendly customer service; support the County's mission and values; ability to think critically where necessary.Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with management, co-workers and clients; obtain and communicate accurate information; apply common sense understanding to complex instructions and respond accordingly; communicate complex ideas through graphs, charts, presentations, reports or other professional correspondence.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES FOR ALL ST. CLAIR COUNTY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS;

• Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Ability to read, write & communicate in English; follow written and verbal instruction and understand basic mathematics and figure checking.
• Ability to interpret and apply procedures, rules, technical information, instructions, manuals to complete tasks accurately and on schedule.
• Ability to learn from directions, observations, and mistakes; and apply procedures using good judgment.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently or part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others such as County officials, employees, vendors and the general public.
• Ability to work under supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling and/or action/discipline.
• Adaptability to change in the work environment, managing competing demands and ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Proficient skills using Microsoft Office programs including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook required. Proficiency may be tested.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Prior to starting employment, the candidate must complete a satisfactory background check. The background check is understood to encompass all forms of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to: drug screen, physical, criminal background, driving record, sex offender registry, education, training and licensing verification, employment history, credit check, and professional and personal references.
• Must possess a St. Clair County Library Systems- Library Card prior to employment and maintain throughout employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Speak to others to convey information effectively.
• Read, interpret and understand procedures, rules, technical information, instructions and manuals.
• Hear and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Specific vision requirement includes close vision, distance vision, color and depth perception.
• Use hands to operate a computer, handle materials and operate equipment.
• Push or pull carts, reach with hands and arms forward, above and below shoulder level.
• Lift, move or carry objects, equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Sit, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl and kneel in an ergonomically correct manner.
• Stand and walk, climb stairs.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate with many interruptions.
• The position requires working with the public.
• Position requires working a rotation that may include nights, evenings and weekends.

Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job requirements or duties performed. The job 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 job change.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

It is the policy of St. Clair County not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability that does not prevent performing essential job functions or because he or she is a protected veteran