City Of Page is hiring: Library General Utility in Page

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department: PUBLIC LIBRARY

Pay Grade: 209

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Perform services that ensure that library building and property, are maintained in safe operating condition, and for optimal appearance and use by customers and staff. Works to maintain a safe and secure environment for library Patrons and staff and helps to provide effective access to resources.

• Provide excellent customer service to ensure the highest quality of service as established by the City of Page.
• Cleans and dusts tables, counters, other furniture, and shelving units of all types and removes trash from containers in the public service areas using appropriate cleaning products to provide a clean and sanitary environment.
• Maintains floors to provide a clean and safe environment with a neat appearance.
• Cleans restrooms to provide a neat and clean appearance and a sanitary environment for customers and staff.
• Cleans and replenishes supplies in restrooms.
• Cleans staff work area and staff break room to provide a clean and neat work environment.
• Maintains grounds to provide safe, neat, and tidy outdoor environment.
• Performs periodic cleaning projects, including heavy cleaning, and other duties as assigned to make the library an attractive, clean, and safe environment for staff and customers.
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Maintains service records and test records for equipment such as fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, HVAC system and similar equipment.
• Set up meeting rooms (table and chair arrangements) for scheduled events.
• Enforces Library policies as appropriate.
• Investigates and handles disturbances and, as needed, obtains assistance of law enforcement officers.
• Operates wet/dry vacuum for cleaning and shampooing carpeted areas.
• Empties trash and recycling receptacles and readies trash for regular waste pickup.
• Maintains equipment used in the position.
• Reports any maintenance concerns or unsafe conditions to the LIBRARY MANAGER.
• Periodically tours building and grounds, examining doors and windows to determine whether they are secure and not tampered with.
• Provide security presence to the library.
• Provides Library manager with details of incidents to assist with investigations and documentation of incidents.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or its equivalent preferred.

• Valid Arizona Driver License.

• Must be willing to work evenings and Saturdays. Must be able to work occasional, unscheduled, after hours.

• Working knowledge of computer word processing programs is desirable.
• Demonstrates knowledge of skills and abilities in using equipment, materials, and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in the use of equipment and supplies necessary to do minor repairs.
• Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedules. Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to learn the library’s automated system; willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during work.
• Knowledge of Dewey decimal classification tables and LC Subject Headings.
• Must have ability to reason, ability to make decisions within proper framework and to make accurate word and symbol comparisons.
• Ability to interact with co-workers and establish effective working relationships.
• Must have very good writing skills and verbal communication ability.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and use standard hand tools, shovels, brooms, floor buffer, carpet cleaner, lawn equipment, snow blower, and other equipment.
• Physical ability to move furniture and equipment, boxes and containers of library materials, operate floor cleaning and maintenance equipment and do other tasks.
• Must be able to follow standard office environment safety requirements.
• Ability to work under stress, frequent interruptions, and changes in work priorities.
• Works independently and takes initiative to successfully complete duties.
• Punctuality and dependability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work requires decision making that could lead to major community or organizational consequences if this position fails to make the appropriate decision at the time.

Page has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.