Library Page - Phoenix Public

About the position

Phoenix Public Library (PPL) serves a diverse multiethnic clientele of over 4.8 million people, with a central library, and 16 branches. The library offers collections in multiple languages, a full range of cutting-edge electronic resources, and customer-focused public services. PPL is a large system seeking motivated candidates to advance their career opportunities through a pathway designed for upward mobility. We offer a variety of development opportunities for supervisors through leadership and mentor programs. Join this innovative team today! Phoenix Public Library is looking to fill multiple Part Time and Full Time Library Page vacancies. A Library Page primarily performs manual and clerical duties in a library facility. They are responsible for shelving library materials in either alphabetical or numerical order, replacing misplaced items, locating requested items, and unpacking/packing boxes of library materials. They may perform other clerical tasks such as filing, discarding items from the computer database, and keeping statistics. Immediate supervision is received from a library clerical supervisor or a Librarian. The Library Department currently has multiple full-time and part-time vacancies throughout the Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

• Shelving library materials in alphabetical or numerical order
• Replacing misplaced items
• Locating requested items
• Unpacking/packing boxes of library materials
• Performing clerical tasks such as filing and discarding items from the computer database
• Keeping statistics

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to read
• Ability to file alphabetically and numerically
• Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel repeatedly or continually over the course of entire shift
• Ability to reach overhead to shelve books weighing up to three pounds
• Ability to remain in a standing position for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, and body movements, including lifting books
• Ability to push a wheeled cart weighing up to 250 pounds across up to 175 feet
• Ability to move objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds long distances
• Ability to work irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings

Nice-to-haves

• Experience providing excellent customer service
• Experience working in a Library setting as a paid employee
• Experience with POLARIS Integrated Library System

Benefits

• Earned paid sick time for part-time employees
• City training for part-time employees
• Free or discounted bus and light rail fares for part-time employees
• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions for full-time employees
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions for full-time employees
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans for full-time employees
• Monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan for full-time employees
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually for full-time employees
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options for full-time employees
• Employer paid long-term disability for full-time employees
• Free Bus/light rail pass for full-time employees
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year for full-time employees
• Paid time off including 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days for full-time employees
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible full-time employees up to 480 hours
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi for full-time employees