Support Services Assistant

City-of-Kankakee; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Worker's compensation insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kankakee Public Library is hiring a part-time Support Services Assistant. You will perform shelf tasks, assist in departments, and handle light maintenance. The role requires handling chemicals, lifting up to 50 lbs, and maintaining flexible hours.

The position offers a bilingual pay bump for Spanish speakers and involves shift coverage from Monday–Thursday 2pm–7pm, Friday 1pm–6pm, and occasional Saturdays, totaling roughly 15–25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to organize books using Dewey Decimal system.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Strong people and communication skills.
• Ability to handle industrial strength chemicals.
• Flexible with work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Shelf work: shelving, retrieving holds, and assisting across departments.
• Minor maintenance duties as needed.
• Watering plants and distributing snow salt.
• Room setup for events or meetings.

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

Ability to lift 50lbs

Flexible schedule

Ability to work with chemicals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate, creative, and team-oriented? The Kankakee Public Library is looking to add a part-time Support Services Assistant to our team!

Hourly Rate: $15.84 / $16.14 if bilingual (Spanish speaking)

Reasons You Might Love this Job:

• You will work with a diverse team who is dedicated to making a positive change in our community.
• Supportive, collaborative colleagues who work together on an impactful mission.
• A variety of job tasks to keep you interested and engaged.
• You will work in an organization that values diversity and inclusion.

Duties Include

• Performing shelve tasks such as
  • Collecting book drop
  • Shelving books/picking books for holds
  • Assisting in various departments as needed
• Minor maintenance work
• Watering plants/distributing snow salt
• Room setup

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to organize books using the Dewey Decimal system
• Ability to lift 50lbs. repeatedly
• Great people and communication skills
• Ability to work with industrial strength chemicals
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule

Required Hours

• Monday - Thursday (2pm - 7pm)
• Friday (1pm - 6pm)
• One Saturday each month (9am - 2pm)
• Approximately 15-25 hours per week
• Schedules will be adjusted in response to changing operational needs
• Worker's compensation insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

EOE