City of Denton, TX Hiring for Library Page- North Branch at North Branch, TX Full Time

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Location

North Branch Library, TX

Job Type

Seasonal

Department

Library

Job Number

22-00156

Closing

5/7/2022 11:59 PM Central

Summary

Responsible for assisting library customers, shelving and organization of materials and assisting with library procedures relating to the circulation of materials.

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

Essential Functions:

• Provides assistance and directions in a pleasant manner to the library customers in person, over the telephone, or by email
• Follows established library policies and procedures when assisting the public
• Organizes and shelves returned materials
• Searches the shelves for claim returns and overdue materials
• Organizes and straightens books on the shelves and ensures that they are in proper order according to the Dewey Decimal System
• Monitors the conditions of returned materials and routes to proper area and librarian as applicable
• Assists with opening and closing procedures for the unit
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
Basic knowledge of library shelving system

Must be at least 16 years old

OR

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers

Ability to perform all job duties in a safe manner

Ability to perform all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the City of Denton’s mission to deliver outstanding quality services and products through collaboration, innovation, and efficient use of resources

Ability to consistently demonstrate tact, courtesy, reliability, and maturity while carrying out assigned duties

Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English

Previous library experience

Conditions of Employment:
Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check

Must pass a physical examination

Must be able to reach above shoulder level and stoop below knee level

Must be legally sighted and able to hear to be able to assist patrons

Must be able to communicate effectively with the general public

Must be able to work a rotating schedule including nights and weekends

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The bold and italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

• Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes

N = No

E = extensive (100-70%)

M = moderate (60-30%)

I = infrequent (20-10%)

A = almost never (

Task: Code:
1. Standing: M

2. Sitting: M

3. Walking: M

4. Lifting: E

5. Carrying: E

6. Pushing/Pulling: E

7. Overhead Work: E

8. Fine Dexterity: M

9. Kneeling: M

10. Crouching: E

11. Crawling: I

12. Bending: E

13. Twisting: E

14. Climbing: A

15. Balancing: E

16. Vision: E

17. Hearing: E

18. Talking: E

19. Video Display: E

20. Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the daily use of a phone, computer, and copy machine.

Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed inside one of the library branches.

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

ADA/EOE/ADEA

Agency

City of Denton

Address

601 E. Hickory Street

Suite A

Denton, Texas, 76205

Phone

(940) 349-8340