Outreach Services Clerk/Delivery Driver -Bookmobile

Bookmobile Driver

PAYSCALE: Library Associate II

Wages and terms of employment are covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Portage County District Library (PCDL) and District 1199, SEIU.

HOURS:  Average of 20 hours/week, includes some evenings and weekends. Hourly, non-exempt, bargaining unit.

JOB PURPOSE: Serves patrons by performing circulation duties and delivering library materials to patrons.

QUALIFICATIONS:  High School Diploma or equivalency and a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a good driving record. Basic computer skills, and/or ability to learn such skills. Good driving skills.

PHYSICAL AGILITY:  Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and climb. Requires ability to shelve books and to move materials from one location to another.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of library practices and procedures; operation of automated library equipment. Ability to read and write and communicate effectively in written and oral form; deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context; sort items into categories according to established methods; lift and move books and other materials. Ability to follow instructions in written, oral and picture form. Good driving skills. 

% Of Time   ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: (The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification).

20%                CIRCULATION DUTIES

                        *Checks library materials in/out to patrons on automated system;

                        *Places holds and renews library materials for patrons.

                        *Prepares reports as assigned.

                         Shelves library materials and reads shelves as requested.

                         Performs general maintenance of library materials.

75%                DELIVERY DUTIES

                       *Performs daily delivery and pick-up of requested library materials for Outreach Services including

                        Library Express.

                        *Maintains delivery van by washing exterior and keeping interior neat and clean.

                        *Refuels vehicle.

                        *Oversees vehicle tune-ups, oil needs and other necessary repairs.

  5%                MISCELLANEOUS AND SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS

                        *Participates in promotion of Outreach Services to the public.

                        Attends staff meetings, workshops, in-service training, and serves on committees, as requested;

                       Performs additional duties as assigned.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications received before Saturday; April 19, 2025 will receive first consideration. Position is open until filled.

PCDL is an Equal Opportunity Employer