library assistant Gila Bend, AZ
Maricopa County (Arizona)
Full Time
Gila Bend, AZ
30680 - 12.04 USD HOURLY Today
Job description
Posting Date
07/13/23Application Deadline
07/18/23Pay Range
$14.75 per hourThis position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Library DistrictAbout the Position
If you enjoy sharing knowledge and providing excellent customer service, consider joining us to become a member of a dynamic team dedicated to serving our community!
As a part-time Library Assistant for our
Gila Bend Library
, you will provide routine customer service, service routing, and clerical work for the library. Your role will be essential in guiding our customers to explore and use our library services.This position is located in Gila Bend, AZ – approximately 30-45 minutes from Buckeye, AZ, the westernmost suburb in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
About Us
Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information?
At the Maricopa County Library District, we are continuously working to support the changing need of our diverse and connected community. Our mission is to provide access to technology, digital services, and information to improve the quality of life for all our residents.
Choose a job with a purpose. Choose the Maricopa County Library District.
Proud to Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Learn more atmaricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here
We Require
- One year of customer service experience
- A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
- High school diploma or GED
We Also Value
- Experience working or volunteering in a public library
- Experience with library-related automation systems
- Experience assisting customers with online account payments and account management
- Bilingual skills in Spanish and English
Job Contributions
- Issue, verify, and renew library cards and inform customers of their account status
- Resolve customer concerns by phone, in person, or e-mail and refer escalated customer concerns to appropriate staff members or supervisors
- Assist customers with the self-service payment kiosk and answer reference questions
- Process library materials for shelving and routing and assist with maintenance and display of the collection
- Light cleaning duties, such as dusting, straightening, and bathroom tidying
- Initiate search for materials claimed as returned
Working Conditions
- Library environment on a K-12 campus requiring evening and weekend availability
- Must complete a background check to obtain an Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card, upon hire
- Ability to cover shifts at nearby library branches
- Ability lift up to 20 pounds floor-to-waist; lift up to 5 pounds waist-to-shoulder, lift 1 pound shoulder-to-overhead, carry up to 10 pounds a distance of up to 50 feet, and push/pull up to 50 pounds a distance of 100 feet
Selection Procedure
- Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
- Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
- Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
- Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply Now!
Maricopa County (Arizona)
www.maricopa.gov
Phoenix, AZ
Joy Rich
$1 to $5 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Government
Municipal Agencies
