OPENING DATE: August 13, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Continuous until filled with the first cut-off for applications being August 22, 2025
REPORTS TO: CIRCULATION COORDINATOR
DIRECT REPORTS: NONE
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Circulation Coordinator, performs functions related to collection maintenance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Organizes and shelves library materials.
- Empties book drops.
- Maintains the library space by keeping it clean, well-ordered and free of clutter.
- Performs shelf reading maintenance activities.
- Participate in training and meetings as directed.
PERIODIC JOB DUTIES:
- Perform other duties as assigned.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Age - Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Education –High school diploma, G.E.D. or currently in the process of obtaining one of these.
- Experience –No previous experience needed.
SKILLS:
- Ability to take initiative and work efficiently.
- Ability to work independently with intermittent direct supervision.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Problem-solving ability appropriate to the work activities.
- Ability to concentrate in a diverse work setting.
- Perform job functions adhering to safety guidelines and policies set forth by the administration and/or supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of both numerical and alphabetical filing rules.
- Knowledge of basic computer use, including e-mail.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to lift and carry up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
- Ability to push and pull twenty-five (25) to fifty (50) pounds.
- Long periods of walking.
- Typically bends, stoops and crouches on a regular basis to perform duties.
- Constant reaching, handling, dexterity, near sight acuity, and concentration.
- Occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
The City of Altoona retains the authority to change the job duties included in this job description at any time. The list of duties, responsibilities, knowledge, and skills is not exhaustive and various requirements are subject to possible modification as a reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a background check and pass a medical examination which includes both a drug and alcohol screening prior to beginning work.
The City of Altoona is located in Polk County, Iowa, about 5 miles from Des Moines, Iowa, and is home to approximately 20,000 residents. Altoona offers many large city amenities but with a small town quality and convenience. Altoona hosts beautiful recreational trails and parks, offers an abundance of shopping and restaurant opportunities, and the entertainment is renowned.
The City of Altoona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.