Position: Library Courier and Programs Assistant
Pay rate: $15.00/hr.
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:30am-1:30pm (est. 18-20 hours per week)
Must have clean driving record and pass background and drug test
Position is contract with reSOURCE government Services
Working at Martin County Library Systems
SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Deputy Library Director, the person in this position is
responsible for courier services to all County library locations. This position is also responsible for providing a variety of duties to assist in the presentation of library programming in all library facilities or, when necessary, in locations other than county property. Room and equipment set-up along with a variety of other tasks are included to ensure the program is successfully completed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)
Performs courier runs to County library locations according to departmental procedure and within scheduled time frame. Receives, sorts, crates, distributes, and delivers materials, including library materials, computer parts, programming displays/toys, inter-office mail, supplies, and furniture.
Assists in opening, processing, and shelving shipments and deliveries.
Loads and unloads library materials, supplies, equipment, etc. to and from the delivery van; assists in transporting items by hand, cart or moving dolly inside and/or outside the building.
Prepares parcels and packages. Keeps various records and makes reports.
Operates County vehicle in accordance with established safety standards. Adheres to use and maintenance guidelines.
Responsible for room set-up, assist with programming clean-up needs and when necessary secure the building at program close.
Provides technical support for sound, lights, audio visual equipment and computer set-up in preparation for programs; monitoring and/or troubleshooting technical difficulties as needed.
Work typically involves moving, using and adjusting a variety of heavy equipment and materials.
Maintains regular contact with library and other Martin County employees, volunteers, contracted service providers, and the general public.
Provides occasional assistance to staff in moving of furniture and in assembling/reassembling modular office furniture.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (Note: The knowledge, skills, and abilities identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Knowledge of the geography and library locations within Martin County.
Knowledge of appropriate department rules and regulations especially to those pertaining to Meeting Room policies and procedures.
Ability and willingness to understand and efficiently carry out oral and written instructions, and to follow through on numerous details in a systematic fashion.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow staff members, volunteers, contracted service providers and the general public.
Ability to work under minimum supervision; ability to work schedules that will include day, evening and weekend hours; to perform job duties in accordance with all county safety procedures.
Ability to maintain good work habits.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Possession of a current, valid Florida drivers license and a minimum of three years accident free and without moving violations on driving record.
Experience in courier/delivery work and/or general office work such as mailroom or filing preferred. Experience in use of technical support for sound, lights, audio visual equipment and computer set-up preferred.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to lift up to (70) pounds.
Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier, and other related office equipment as necessary.
Ability to push loaded book carts, stand for lengthy periods of time, bend and reach to shelve materials.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
Involves frequent interaction with people.
Must refrain from use of tobacco while operating County vehicle.