What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Handler position at City of Durango?
Check-in, organize, and re-shelve Library materials.
This position requires no supervisory responsibilities.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge and Application of:
Works primarily in a typical library setting: requires walking, standing, reaching, bending, moving book bins that can weigh between 30-40 pounds, and pushing carts of books that can weigh up to 125 pounds.
Physical Activities:
Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.? The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.? The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.? The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Belong at the City of Durango:
We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.
The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
- Provide friendly, proactive, and knowledgeable assistance to Library patrons.
- Sort and shelve Library materials.
- Ensure that materials are shelved in their proper order.
- Answer basic directional questions from the public, and otherwise referring patrons to the appropriate service desk for further assistance.
- Adhere to Library policies and procedures.
- Assist in providing a secure environment for patrons, staff, and library materials.
- May answer the Library telephone and direct calls.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
This position requires no supervisory responsibilities.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge and Application of:
- Principles of positive, friendly customer service;
- A basic understanding of the Dewey Decimal System and the alphabet;
- Ability to receive and follow oral and written instructions;
- Reading, alphabetization, and basic math including decimals;
- An awareness of the purposes and functions of the public library and the ability to learn routine library procedures.
Works primarily in a typical library setting: requires walking, standing, reaching, bending, moving book bins that can weigh between 30-40 pounds, and pushing carts of books that can weigh up to 125 pounds.
Physical Activities:
Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to effectively interact with other individuals, (co-workers, public, children, etc.);
- Use and normal maintenance of office machines, (copier, computer, printer, etc.);
- Handling of files including floor to waist and overhead lifting;
- Ability to lift, push and move office supplies weighing up to 50 pounds;
- Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, reach, carry, grasp and turn objects ;
- Ability to climb stairs; and stand, sit and walk for up to 60 minutes at a time;
- Frequent use of phone handset and repetitive use of hand & fingers to operate office equipment, use computer keyboard & computer mouse, and to perform other office tasks;
- Acceptable eyesight to read printed material and a computer monitor, and to operate office equipment;
- Acceptable hearing to communicate with others in person or on the telephone;
- Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to effectively communicate with others in person, on the telephone, and at meetings.
| Education or Formal Training and Licenses: To be considered for this position an applicant must have completed a minimum of two years of high school. |
| Experience: Previous library experience desired but not required. |
Belong at the City of Durango:
We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.
The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
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