Employment

Shelver (Part-time) - Position open until March 26, 2010
Position Number: 62-133-3
Position Title: Shelver, 10-19 hours per week
Level/Unit: 3/2
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Beginning Salary: $7.50 - $9.79, hourly
Agency: Western Branch
Location: 611 Lombardy Drive, South Bend, IN, 46619
Hours:
  • Required to work up to 10 –19 hours per week, regularly scheduled.
  • Required to work up to two evenings per week and variable Saturdays. Supervisor arranges work schedule.
  • Required to work additional hours as an Emergency Substitute.
  • Required to work the required Sunday afternoons per calendar year.
Eduation and Experience:
  • High School graduation or equivalent.
  • Cash register and computer experience (Windows, Internet applications).
  • Previous work experience in retail, service industry, office, or library.
Essential Job Duties
    Working under the direct supervision of the Branch Manager or designated Supervisor, the person in this position will perform the following:
  • Sort, cart, and re-shelve returned library material.
  • Read shelves, keep material in correct sequence, and re-shelve library material which is out of place.
  • Maintain neatness on shelves and in public areas.
  • Shift books and other library materials when necessary.
  • Maintain neatness in work areas, Staff Only areas, and public areas, this includes but not limited to items found on floors, tables, or display areas.
  • Other similar tasks as assigned.
Requirements
  • Requires dependability, punctuality, good attendance and work habits.
  • Requires a thorough comprehension of alphabetical and numerical sequences (test is given during interview).
  • Requires basic understanding of self-check technology or willingness to learn.
  • Requires standing and walking (no sit down work).
  • Requires good vision to read labels on books and materials.
  • Requires physical agility and strength to bend, reach, lift, carry heavy library materials, and push heavy carts filled with books (20-25 lbs)
  • Requires excellent customer service manner.
  • Required to adapt to changes in the work environment.
  • Drug Testing and Criminal History Record Check are required as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is subject to the applicant passing a drug-screening test and Criminal History Record Check.
Personal Strengths and Abilities
  • Ability to perform work according to acceptable standards.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to form good working relationships with co-workers.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player.
  • Possess initiative, creativity, flexibility, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to accept and manage change.
  • Sense of Humor, enthusiastic, and a positive attitude
To Apply: Fill out an employment application at the Main Library, 304 S. Main, downtown, South Bend, at the Administrative Offices (Human Resources), third floor, between 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. weekdays.
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