Book Sorter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The hiring pay for this position is $16.71 per hour or the applicable local minimum wage, whichever is higher.

• Be ready for the physicality of the position - standing, lifting, carrying, kneeling, and reaching as you sort, shelve, and organize materials.

• Collaborate with fellow Pages to ensure successful materials processing andback-roomfunctions of the library. We circulate over 7 million items each year!

• Be an organizer of materials as well as sorting and shelving to ensure items are accurately placed - your efforts impact how easily our patrons find items on library shelves.

• Showcaseour displayed materials so they are visually appealing to patrons.

• Provide exceptional customer service by being welcoming and friendly.

• Occasionally help patronslocatematerials, answer directional questions, orassistpatrons at the self-check kiosk.

• Troubleshoot equipment to ensure itoperatescorrectly.

• Be an active participant in staff meetings and requiredtrainings.

• Position mustcomply withlaws governing patron privacy and confidentiality under CRS24-90-119, and the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association, as well as ADA governing public access to space and technology.

• Individuals hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position. The above statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may berequired. JCPL retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential andadditionalfunctions of the job at any time without notice.

We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives to apply, as we believe a diverse workforce is critical to fostering success and achieving our goals.

This union position is represented by AFSCME. Employees hired in this role are part of the bargaining unit and are eligible for union membership under the collective bargaining agreement.

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonableaccommodationsthroughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contactcareertalent@jeffco.us. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or currently pursuing a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Mustbe at least 16 years of age as of the date of your application.

• Strong customer service and communication skills.

• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to put things in numerical and alphabetical order and pull items (books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, etc.) from sorter bins.

• Ability to create visually appealing displays andassistwith merchandising library materials.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, bend, crouch, and push book carts for 4 or more hours.

• Ability to lift and carry 20-50lbs occasionally, 10-25lbsfrequently, or up to 10lbs constantly.

Work Schedule:

• Available to work 12 - 16 hours per week which may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Page shifts are 4 hours/day. Shift times differ by location, but aregenerally morning,afternoon,and evening.

Benefits:

• This position is eligible for limited benefits, (Holiday Hours).