General Services Assistant, Needham Free Public Library, Needham, MA

Posted September 27, 2018

Town of Needham
Free Public Library

Job Vacancy

Title:                                  General Services Assistant (Library Page)

Position:                            Part-time

Hours:                               Daytime, evening, and weekend hours included

Number of Vacancies:      One (1)

Salary Range:                   $11.00

The Town of Needham is seeking qualified individuals to fill the part-time position of General Services Assistant (Library Page) at the Needham Free Public Library.

 

Description Duties and Responsibilities (general summary, not all inclusive):

• Shelve library materials (books, CDs, DVDs, videos and other AV materials)
• Empty the book drop – materials returned to the library from the outside
• Empty and sort library materials delivered daily
• Pack bins with library materials to go in delivery
• Retrieve items from shelves to fulfill holds

Requirements:

To be considered for the position, applicants must have at least:

• Ability to shelve materials alphabetically and by the Dewey decimal number
• Capacity  to work independently
• Physical and environmental standards:
• Pushing book carts loaded with 150 lbs. – 200 lbs. of books
• Lifting and stacking bins of approximately 30 lbs.
• Standing, walking, lifting of books and other library materials

How to Apply:

Please send your cover letter, resume, and Town of Needham Employment Application (http://www.needhamma.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/766 ) in the following ways:

Email: [email protected];

Fax: 781-455-0165;

Mail: Human Resources Department, 1471 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA  02492

 

Applications will be accepted until 5 PM on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.

The Town of Needham is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.