Mesa County LIBRARIES
In-House Employment Opportunity Library Assistant COMPENSATION: $12.02/hour plus benefits FLSA: Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Administration
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manage materials donations; process withdrawn books, route material to book broker, book store and recycling. Assist in inventory function. Create and manage inventory reports; scan and reconcile database to physical collection and generating spreadsheets for data assessment. Assist Projects Manager with Branch Library construction projects. Provide library service to customers at Branches as needed. Assist facilities department with ongoing maintenance and projects. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
LIBRARY ASSISTANT COMPETENCIES:
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Handles customer questions and complaints, communicates with customers, handles service problems politely and efficiently, always available for customers, follows procedure to solve customer problems, understands company products and services, maintains pleasant and professional image. COMMUNICATION
Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills. DEPENDABILITY
Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements. LIBRARY CORE COMPETENCIES: CUSTOMER FOCUS
Builds customer confidence, is committed to increasing customer satisfaction, sets achievable customer expectations, assumes responsibility for solving customer problems, ensures commitments to customers are met, solicits opinions and ideas from customers, responds to internal customers. ADAPABILITY/FLEXIBILITY
Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs INITIATIVE
Tackles problems and takes independent action, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development. ORGANIZATIONAL SAVVY
Operates within the organization's formal and informal structures, builds allies and relationships across departments, uses allies to build consensus and create results, is appropriately diplomatic, understands others' roles and perspectives, can sell projects and ideas across the organization. TEAMWORK
Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge and proficiency in word processing software, Internet and electronic mail
Knowledge of basic safety practices
Knowledge of basic preventative maintenance
Knowledge of basic carpentry, drywall and painting, electrical, plumbing, and grounds maintenance
Ability to work a structured schedule
Ability to communicate verbally in English with the public, co-workers and outside vendors
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Occasional exposure to varying conditions including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain or snow.
Regular work near moving mechanical parts
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education or training associated with the completion of a two-year degree in college, vocational or tech¬nical school courses of study related to the area of assignment, or two (2) years' previous library experience or retail customer service experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to:
Remain standing and/or bending for extended periods of time
Bend to floor level or reach a height of 75 inches
Lift up to 40 pounds/ Push movable cart loaded to a maximum of 250 pounds
Maneuver about the library in a timely fashion
Read a minimum print size equal to 10 point Times New Roman font
Tolerate dust, mold, etc. that may have accumulated on books
HOURS:
40 hours per week, schedule may include evenings and weekends
HIRING CONSIDERATIONS:
Successful applicant must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Colorado Class R driver's license. PROCEDURE: 1. Fill out an online application form or update your current online application which includes a cover letter and current résumé. Preference will be given to packets submitted by 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 10, 2010. 2. Once application is received, confirmation will be sent with a login to complete the HireSelect Library Assistant battery of assessments (unless they have been previously completed). MCPLD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. | 
