Library Assistant I

City of San Diego•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Library Assistant I positions perform routine clerical tasks using a computer and support library operations and the public. Duties include sorting, straightening, shelving, checking in and out, and retrieving books and other library materials; filing records, documents, and maps; making simple book repairs; collecting fines; answering routine questions; and assisting the public and library staff. Other duties may be assigned. Employees may be assigned to one or more Library Department branches. Work schedules may include evenings and weekends, and the recruitment list may be used to fill full-time and half-time vacancies. Employees may be eligible for career advancement to Library Assistant II.

Requirements

Be at least 15 ½ years of age on the date of application.
Be a United States citizen or have the current legal right to work in the United States.
Applicants under 18 must obtain a work permit before starting work, except qualifying 17-year-old high school graduates or applicants who have passed the CHSPE or GED examination.
A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.
Perform physical tasks that may include grasping, carrying, and lifting books or book totes weighing up to 50 pounds; bending; reaching overhead to heights of 80 inches with the assistance of a step stool; and standing for long periods.
Successfully complete applicable pre-employment screening before employment begins, which may include confirmation of work eligibility, a medical review and exam, drug and alcohol testing, reference checks, and fingerprinting.