Part-time Courier

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Acts as Courier for the Library system transporting library and Inter-consortium materials, inter-office mail, and supplies along a predetermined route.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of the Head of Extension.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

(These tasks are illustrative only; to carry out the day-to-day functions of the job, other duties may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.)

• Assists with the physical maintenance of books by shelving, boxing, transporting by book truck and hand truck, loading and moving bins of books.
• Acts as Courier for the Library system transporting library and Inter-consortium materials, inter-office mail, and supplies along a predetermined route.
• Collects, sorts, and packs materials and supplies to go from the Consortium Libraries and Main to the branches and brings items from the branches to go to the Consortium and Main. Routes all items appropriately.
• Sorts and delivers the mail and packages within the building.
• Transports voter registration forms between the Branches and Anderson County Office of Elections.
• May perform one or more of the following duties:
  • Cleans exterior of Courier Van as necessary.
  • Checks engine fluid levels and tire pressures of vehicles on a daily basis.
• Assists in changes of daily work schedule due to unexpected absences or issues.
• Maintains flexibility with workload, tasks, and hours.
• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(A) High School Diploma or equivalent; and

(B) One (1) year of customer service or library work experience, preferred.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(A) Excellent computer skills, including keyboarding, Word, Excel, and internet experience; ability to perform detailed and precise work.

(B) Ability to adhere to library policies and procedures; ability to set priorities and manage workloads.

(C) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and all library employees; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to work in a team environment as well as independent work.

(D) Ability to adjust to changes in the daily work schedule; ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.

(E) Ability to learn Dewey Decimal system, automated circulation system and library circulation policies and procedures, ability to count change and handle money.

(F) Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand for long periods of time; and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; bend; push; pull; lift; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to travel to other areas of the library and Anderson County.

The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and maneuver a fully loaded book truck and/or hand truck.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and long range vision and the ability to adjust focus.