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Materials Handler Technician

Douglas County Libraries

Parker and Highlands Ranch Libraries

Application Deadline

Apply By Aug 4th, 2010

Wages

$8.93 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Littleton, CO

Hours

15.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

The Douglas County Libraries has three part-time (15 hrs/wk) Materials Handler Technician positions available at our Parker Library (2 positions) and our Highlands Ranch Library (1 position). This is a great entry-level but very important position for our district. The position involves accurately shelving books and library materials, working with our sorter systems, and maintaining shelf order and appearance.

Additional Info & Requirements

Applicants must have excellent customer service skills. Position requires ability to stand for several hours per shift, to bend to floor level and to reach a height over 70 inches. Must be able to push movable carts loaded to a maximum of 250 pounds, carry 10 pounds and lift up to 35 pounds. Must have ability to learn library procedures, and must be able to learn basic operations for our library computer and sorter systems. Applicants must be able to work a mix of days, evenings and weekends, as early at 7 am weekdays and 9 am weekends. HS students are welcome to apply.

The Community

Douglas County has been nationally recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family. In a May 2004 study, by the American City Business Journals (ACBJ), Douglas County ranked fourth in the nation for Quality of Life. ACBJ used 20 statistical indicators to rate living conditions in all 3,141 counties and independent cities across the nation. Douglas County ranked particularly well in the household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment categories. Combine those with our great location, excellent schools, wonderful weather and outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities and you will understand our high rank in the Quality of Life study. We won the Hennen American Public Library #1 rating for libraries in our population category two years in a row (2009 & 2010).

HR Info

Apply via our online application system at DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Indicate which location you are applying for. Hand delivered, mailed or emailed applications and resumes will not be accepted. EOE.

Posted Jul 22, 2010