Current Openings
Position: Library Assistant-Shelver |
JOB STARTING DATE: June 2022 |
Salary: $9.00/hr |
POSITION OVERVIEW: |
Bolivar Harpers Ferry Public Library is seeking to hire a Library Shelver. The position will be for Saturdays from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. 6 hours a week. |
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: |
The following are normal for the position but shall not be construed as exclusive or inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
Receives direction and supervision from the Director.
Apply by email: information@bhfpl.org with Subject: Shelver Position_NAME Fill out forms: Employment Application AND Shelver Questionnaire |
Position: Library Custodian |
JOB STARTING DATE: June 2022 |
Salary: $15.00/hr |
Hours: 10 per week |
POSITION OVERVIEW: |
Bolivar Harpers Ferry Public Library is seeking to hire a Library Shelver. The position will be for Saturdays from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. 6 hours a week. |
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: |
Statement of Duties: Under the supervision of the Library Director, this position is responsible for maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for library patrons and personnel. The person in this position maintains and organizes cleaning supplies, and submits request for purchases of said supplies in a timely fashion, to the appropriate staff. Most duties are completed during the library’s closed hours, except in cases of an emergency, in a 4,000 square foot facility.
Supervision: Employee works under the general direction of the Library Director, the employee plans and carries out regular work in accordance with previous training, with substantial responsibility for independently maintaining the daily appearance and clean environment of the library building. As a regular and continuing part of the job, the employee must be self-directed and willing to work alone. Job Environment: The library occupies just under 4,000 total square feet, on a single level. The employee will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and maintenance of 2 restrooms, 2 staff work rooms, 2 vestibules, a kitchen, and main library area. Employee works independently with minimal to no regular supervision and during the library’s closed hours. Essential functions: The essential functions and duties listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Opens and closes library building according to security procedures. |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: |
Knowledge: Knowledge of cleaning materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and cleaning methods/procedures. Ability: Ability to communicate effectively with Director and staff. Ability to work in poor weather conditions. Ability to be effectively self-directed and organized. Ability to work late nights or early mornings. Ability to read and understand all safety labels and warnings on products, tools, and equipment being used. Ability to assess and emergency and react accordingly. Skills: Skills in operating basic cleaning tools and equipment, and prioritizing tasks. Physical and Mental Requirements: Moderate physical effort is required to perform Library Custodian duties. Employee is regularly required to walk, stand, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach with hands and arms, and lift heavy materials and equipment. Employee is frequently required to move or lift objects up to 10 lbs., and occasionally, lift up to 50 lbs. Employee is be able to adapt to changing environmental situations and also must spend time doing repetitive tasks. Employee has frequent contact with cleaning fluids and other potentially hazardous materials. Must follow OSHA safety standards with these products. May need to use a ladder or step stool at times. This job description does not constitute the employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the library and requirements of the job change. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: |
Receives direction and supervision from the Director.
Apply by email: information@bhfpl.org with Subject: Library Custodian Position_NAME |