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Salary: $10.26 Hourly
Location : Mesquite, TX
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2600042
Department: Library
Division: Library Administration
Opening Date: 11/19/2025
Closing Date: 12/19/2025 4:00 PM Central

GENERAL SUMMARY
Salary: $10.26/hr.

To perform the procedures involved in the physical processing of books and other materials; and to perform a variety of tasks involved in the arrangement and order of library materials in the general maintenance and upkeep of the library; and to attend to a variety of other tasks as assigned.
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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Librarian or Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
2. Special Projects- This may include being asked to help with special programs and library material management, including clearing returned or unused items, shifting, arranging, and shelving by numerical system.
3. Staff Support- Work as a cooperative and supportive member of the library team to provide the best possible customer service to the public.
4. Drive to and from destinations as assigned by supervisor.

When working in Administration/Technical Services:

1. Perform tasks involved in the physical processing and filing of library materials for both public and in-house use, including stamping, adding RFID tags, and attaching book covers.
2. May assist the Friends of the Mesquite Public Library in the setup procedures for book sales, including transporting donated items from the Branch Library.
3. Maintain the donation area and the delivery area at the Main Library.

When working in Public Services:

1. Assist in completing inventory.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Repair books with broken binding or ripped pages.
2. May answer questions and provide information to patrons donating materials to the library.
3. May collect, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing City and departmental mail, books and other materials.
4. May assist with advertising library activities.
5. May assist in setting up for library programs; move furniture.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

No experience required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid driver's license.
WORK SCHEDULE
Must work a 25-hour weekly schedule.
Could work Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm or 11am - 4pm.
*Some Saturdays required for Special Events.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Part Time and Seasonal Employees:

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

Contribution to Social Security Administration is mandatory at a current rate of 6.2%.
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Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Technical or Community College attendance
• Technical School completion
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

02

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
• No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months

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