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Bookmobile Driver/Library Assistant II (Part-time)

Fall River Public Library

Fall River Main Library

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$17.31 to $18.80 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Fall River, MA

Hours

18.50

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Some College

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

Public

Social
Job Description

The person in this part-time position will both drive the library's Bookmobile and assist library patrons using the Bookmobile. They may also be called on to work in the main library at times if the Bookmobile is not in use. 

Required Knowledge and Skill: 

--Ability to safely operate and maneuver a large (camper-size) vehicle on city streets under varying weather conditions (valid driver's license required, but a CDL/special license is not required.) 

--Ability to communicate effectively, to learn standard library tasks, to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff and the public, and to exercise good judgment.

Duties:

--Perform daily inspections before and after scheduled shift
--Fills the fuel tank at designated locations
--Operates vehicle wheelchair lift for customers unable to use the vehicle stairs
--Assist with circulation duties and perform other duties as needed
--Greet Bookmobile patrons, including children, teens, and seniors, and may wait on people while librarian is conducting programs.
--Provide pleasant, professional customer service at Bookmobile stops and outreach events
--Keep the Bookmobile clean and orderly
--Advise Bookmobile Section Head of unsafe conditions of any kind
--Properly handle confidential patron information
--Parallel park along the sidewalk, ensuring that there is no space between the curb and the bookmobile steps. Make it easy and safe to access. Never allow the door to open towards a road or high traffic area.
--Place any signage in a place that is visible from multiple directions if possible that the Bookmobile is open.
--Always lock the bookmobile when leaving it unattended.

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

$17.31 starting rate will be changed to $18.80/hour effective November 1.

Hours are primarily daytime (visiting schools, etc.) but may be called on to attend special events on evenings or weekends. Flexibility to fill in for absences/vacations is desirable. 

Additional Info & Requirements

--Valid driver's license, clean driving record
--Must pass a CORI check
--Associate’s Degree or two years of a four-year accredited degree program required
--Should also have library (or related) experience

Links

External Job Ad
https://fallriverma.gov/job_postings/index.php

Website
https://fallriverlibrary.org/

Human Resources / Job Listings
https://www.fallriverma.org/job-postings/

HR Info

Please submit your letter of interest and resume to: Nick Macolini, Director of Human Resources, One Government Center, Fall River, MA 02722 or e-mail namacolini@fallriverma.gov.

Posted Sep 26, 2024