City of Carlsbad, CA is hiring : Library Clerk / Courier (Part-Time) in Carlsbad

Salary : $18.03 - $23.58 Hourly

Location : Carlsbad, CA

Job Type : Part-Time Hourly

Job Number : 073123-01

Department : Library & Cultural Arts

Division : Lib(Dove) Admin

Opening Date : 03 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 24 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

The Position

The City of Carlsbad currently has an opening available for a part-time(hourly) Library Clerk position in the Circulation Division at the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane, assigned specifically to Library Courier and Circulation Page duties. The library courier transports boxes of library materials and mail among the three library locations and city offices. Applicants must have a valid California Driver License and be comfortable driving a city cargo van. They should also be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Part-time positions in the Library & Cultural Arts department are not to exceed 980 hours per fiscal year. Scheduled work hours for the position are generally weekday office hours at the Dove Library and evening hours as needed, for a total number of hours not to exceed 19 hours per week.

Interviews for this recruitment are expected to be the week of March 24, 2025. Qualified applicants will be notified only if they are selected for the interview process.

You belong in Carlsbad : The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

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Key Responsibilities

Part-time Library Clerk assigned to courier and page duties perform the following functions :

• As a courier, this position will deliver library materials, mail, and other items as needed between city facilities using a city vehicle.
• Assist with sorting and shelving library materials for the Dove Library circulation division.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or abilities required :

Able to comfortably lift up to 50 pounds.

Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.

Possess basic computer skills and the ability to use email as well as websites that pertain to the job.

Enjoy working with the public.

Possess high level of attention to detail.

Work cooperatively in a shared space.

Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Be dependable, flexible and patient.

Ability to work collaboratively, as part of a team.

Be able to anticipate needs.

Be well-organized and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Possess excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.

Demonstrate initiative and good follow through.

Experience & Education

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would qualify. For the part-time Library Clerk assigned to courier and circulation duties, a typical way to acquire the skills and abilities would include graduation from high school and one year of general clerical experience. Physical requirements include safely handling up to 50 pounds; for example, loading boxes of books into the courier van and sorting donated books.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand. While performing the duties, employees of this class are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; observe and interpret people and situations; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact with staff and others encountered in the course of work. When performing courier and page duties, employee must be able to safely lift and handle up to 50 pounds as well as push and pull carts weighing up to 60 pounds.

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Retirement under the CalPERS program, 2% @ 62 formula, Classic Members (those who are enrolled in CalPERS at another local agency) have the 2% @ 60 formula

Bilingual Pay

Holidays - 11 scheduled

Floating Holiday- 2

Paid vacation

Computer purchase loan

Tuition reimbursement

A detailed list of our benefits can be found here :

Additional CalPERS information can be found here :

Please tell us why you are interested in this position.

Describe any experience you have working with pickups and deliveries.

Describe any customer service and teamwork experience you have.

What computer programs are you proficient in (Word, Excel, email systems)?

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