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Job description
General Overview of Position
Under the general supervision of the Head of Outreach, Programs & Education, provide library service to the public at a variety of community locations throughout the city and county. Drive the Kenosha Public Library Bookmobile and other library vehicles to provide outreach services to the community, and perform clerical and mechanical tasks.
*Please Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Duties, responsibilities or qualifications may change at any time with or without notice.
Example of Duties & Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
Provide direct circulation, readers advisory, and basic reference services to library patrons at various outreach sites including the Bookmobile, pop up libraries, and community events.
Provide information about library services, programs and resources at various outreach locations, especially information about library services for people with disabilities.
Provide pleasant, professional customer service at Bookmobile stops and outreach events.
Drive the Bookmobile safely and promptly to scheduled daily stops and special events.
Check items in and out.
Create library accounts for new patrons.
Stock the Bookmobile at the beginning of each shift, shelve returned items at stops, and maintain shelving order alphabetically or by the Dewey Decimal Number.
Provides reader's advisory service including creating and maintaining book displays on vehicles.
Use Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Sheets, and other library computer systems.
File vehicle inspection reports.
Keep the vehicle clean and orderly, both inside and out.
Perform routine general maintenance.
Take responsibility for the safety of vehicle, staff, and public during emergency situations, including threatening weather and vehicle trouble.
Fuel vehicle at the City of Kenosha central services garage as scheduled.
Advise Head of Outreach, Programs & Education of unsafe conditions of any kind.
Fill in to provide additional Outreach Services, such as home delivery visits, lobby stops, and other emergent solutions to reach audiences in the community as needed.
General Job Functions
Interact with patrons in person or by phone with respect, courtesy, and confidence.
Attend staff meetings, training, and other activities.
Stay knowledgeable about library policies, procedures, events, and news.
Properly handle confidential patron information.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Head of Outreach, Programs & Education
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) without Air Brake restriction (commonly referred to as having an Air Brake Certification).
At least five years of driving experience, preferably two years of CDL driving experience.
One year of experience in a customer service or retail environment.
Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize tasks.
Ability to maintain a regular and flexible work schedule.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships with public, peers, and supervisors.
A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion: an understanding that the Public Library is for absolutely everyone.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patrons and staff, with a basic command of the English language.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Spanish language skills are preferred.
Experience working with children is preferred.
Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Far vision at 20 feet or further; near vision at 20 inches or less.
Talking and hearing.
Sitting, standing, walking, climbing (including stairs) and stooping, bending, twisting and reaching (up, across, and down). Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
Keyboarding, writing, filing, sorting, shelving, processing, and picking up and shelving books.
Lifting and carrying: 50 pounds or less.
Pushing and pulling: objects weighing up to 60-80lbs pounds on wheels.
Able to travel to meetings outside the library.
Able to work in enclosed space and remote locations for extended periods of time.
Able to work at all library branches and other service locations, as needed.
Able to work in environmental conditions which may include exposure to dust, dirt, heat, cold, noise, fumes, odors, vibrations, wetness and humidity, and temperature changes.
Able to use the following: audiovisual equipment, building security systems, calculator, computer workstation, copy machine, scan station, telephone, and other readily available technology.
Benefits
CITY OF KENOSHA SUMMARY OF BENEFITS For Nonrepresented Regular Part-Time and Temporary Employees Excludes Crossing Guards and Library employees. Regular part-time and temporary employees are covered under the Rules & Regulations of the City of Kenosha's Civil Service System as non-represented employees. Regular part-time employees may be eligible for benefits based upon hours worked per year. Not all employees will be eligible for the benefits listed below. Wages and benefits provided by the Library may be different than those listed below. Please contact the Kenosha Public Library with questions. Wages The wage range for each City job classification is set by a compensation plan approved by the City of Kenosha. The wage rates for some nonrepresented part-time positions are divided into steps; others may only have one set rate of pay. If applicable, employees normally start at the first step (Step 1/A). Subsequent step increases, if any, are typically awarded at one (1) year intervals and are based upon minimum achievement of a satisfactory evaluation. Part-time and temporary employees are paid an hourly wage based on their classification. Library personnel are paid based on a wage schedule set and approved by the Library Board. Please refer to the current Personnel Policies and Regulations of the Library (Download PDF reader) for more information. Direct Deposit Payroll is made by direct deposit (Download PDF reader) for all employees. Employees must designate a checking or savings account (of their choice) at the time of hire. Salaried employees are paid on the 15th and last day of each month. Hourly employees are paid weekly on Fridays for the hours worked in the previous work week (Sunday - Saturday). Pension Employees who meet Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) eligibility requirements are enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) and are required to contribute one-half of the yearly pension contribution percentage as determined by WRS. The City contributes the other half of the total required amount into the employee's retirement account. The current contribution rate for non-represented (general) employees is 14.4%. The total contribution is calculated based on gross wages paid to the employee for each pay period. Life Insurance Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program . Coverage amount is based on annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000. The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees. Additional coverage and/or supplemental levels of coverage are available to employees at their own expense. Coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following thirty (30) days from the date of hire. FICA Alternative Those employees not expected to meet the hours requirement set by the WRS to qualify for the pension program are required to participate in a FICA Alternative Program. Your earnings from this job may not be covered under Social Security. When you retire, or if you become disabled, you may receive a pension based on earnings from this job. If you do, and you are also entitled to a benefit from Social Security based on either your own work or the work of your husband or wife, or former husband or wife, your pension may affect the amount of the Social Security benefit you receive. Your Medicare benefits, however, will not be affected. The Social Security Administration Form 1945 explains the potential effects of two provisions in the Social Security law for workers who also receive a pension based on their work in a job not covered by Social Security.
Worksite address
kenosha, WI, 53142, US
Who can apply
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