Part Time Library Technician - Retirement System Eligible

Why work for the City of Wylie? 
The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests.  By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.
 
How we accomplish our mission:
Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.

The City of Wylie's award winning Library has an immediate part time opening for a Library Technician. The selected applicant will be servicing the library patrons in a front-line position that requires consistent positive interactions with the public. Will also check library materials in and out and assists with various circulation tasks. 

Supervision is provided by the Circulation Services Supervisor when assigned to Circulation. 

• Maintains good attendance records.

• Ability and willingness to adjust hours to accommodate the needs of the library.

• Must perform all tasks within safety guidelines, using approved safety methods.

• Attends staff meetings.

• Loads and unloads book trucks.

• Pushes/pulls loaded book truck(s) from one location to another.

• Answers questions regarding function(s) of the Smith Public Library.

• Maintains a neat and proper appearance

• Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.

• Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers, and others.

• Other duties as may be assigned.

WHEN ASSIGNED TO CIRCULATION

• Assists patrons at the public service desk, drive-thru, and by phone.

• Processes, shelves, and sorts library materials.

• Assists patrons with copy and fax machines.

WHEN ASSIGNED TO TECHNICAL SERVICES

• Attention to detail.

• Performs copy and original cataloging and classification.

• Updates integrated library system in relation to cataloging functions.

• Unloads and organizes shipments of library materials.

• Assists with library materials reports.

• Repairs materials as needed.

• Supports other departments as needed.

High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum 1-2 years of customer service experience preferred.  Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT 

PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED: 

Moderate: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.  

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED:

Balancing             Bending           Carrying                   Climbing               Twisting

Crawling              Crouching         Fine Dexterity         Handling               Vision 

Hearing               Kneeling            Lifting                      Pushing/Pulling    Walking

Reaching             Sitting                Standing                 Talking         

PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoors 

SHIFT WORK: Yes    

CALL-OUT: No