Library Aide - POSTING ONLY

The City of Omaha is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an E- Verify participant. Library Aide - 3480 Posted a week ago US:NE:Omaha | Library | Part Time Description Work Type: Part-time Nature of Work: This work involves assisting customers with computers, pushing cartloads of library materials, bending and stooping to shelve library materials, emptying bins of books, checking materials in and out on database. Education and Experience: (The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.) Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Skill to keyboard and use a computer Ability to learn the Dewey Decimal system Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public Ability to use and explain basic computer applications to the public Ability to file books, periodicals, and other library materials Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions Ability to use up to fifty (50) pounds of force up to 33% of the time, up to twenty (20) pounds from 34 to 66% of the time, and up to ten (10) pounds of force from 67 to 100% of the time to move objects Ability to stand, walk, and bend from 76 to 100% of the time; reach, stoop, squat, crouch and push from 51 to 75% of the time; and to climb, balance, kneel, crawl, pull and sit up to 25% of the time Essential Functions: (Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this classification.) Assist with circulation tasks (as assigned by Supervisor) Handles simple financial transactions with a cash register and/or credit card machine Search for claim returned items, patron requests, trace/transit lists, and request pull lists Process reserved library items Register and renew customer library cards and explain library circulation policies to customers Collect and check in book drops, sort materials for shelving, and shelve library items Answer library telephones, respond to basic inquiries, and route calls to appropriate staff and/or departments Follow special procedures to clean computer monitors, keypads, mice, and other peripherals Monitor computer stations, printed copies, and computer management software Assist in computer labs, teach basic computer classes, and/or work with the public one-on-one Perform front line computer troubleshooting (i.e. help customers with printer jams, printer selection, software functions, free e-mail services, etc, and report machine problems to Technology staff) Clean and pick up trash Set up areas for library programs Assist with crafts and juvenile programs Collect gate count Pull items for weeding Mend and repair items, clean disks/cases for items, cover items Label, cover, and stamp books Package, meter, and send items by postal mail and/or UPS Shovel snow and spread grit on ice/snow Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification Special Qualifications: Pay Range: $15.00 Hourly Benefits: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting. How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the on-line application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Examination Information: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment Veteran Points: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations of candidates for employment as it deems appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination. Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. City of Omaha Human Resources Department 1819 Farnam St, Suite 506 Omaha, NE 68183 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Website: hr.cityofomaha.org Email: View email address on click.appcast.io The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Omaha, NE