City of Midlothian, TX
Salary:
$15.27 - $22.14 Hourly Location :
City of Midlothian, TX Job Type:
Part Time Job Number:
2526-00606 Department:
Library (28) Opening Date:
11/03/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Position Summary Starting Hiring Range: $15.27 - $18.71, hourly The purpose of this position is to perform general and clerical library work in support of circulation and customer assistance.
Essential Job Functions
Shelves materials, straightens library shelving, checks materials in and out, assists with patron account management. Provides assistance to librarian and other library staff as assigned. Instructs and assists patrons in using computers and other library equipment. Cleans library materials and performs clerical duties. All other duties as assigned. Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED equivalent, is preferred.
Experience working with the public or in customer service is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to regularly interact with others and exchange and receive of information, providing effective and tactful customer service, and work independently with a high level of discretion. Ability to interact with people in a professional and congenial manner. Ability to learn and perform basic operational, technical, and office processes. Ability to be organized and have efficient management of time and deadlines. Knowledge, skill, and ability to utilize telephone, fax machines, computers and applicable software daily including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Laserfiche, and online databases. Ability to communicate in a clear, effective, and concise manner, both orally and in writing. Ability to follow instructions, safety practices, and perform work accurately and thoroughly which requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously under time pressures and deadlines. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all people. Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias, to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, and measurement and to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Excellent communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to function as a team member in performing daily duties, developing programs, and dealing with problem situations. Knowledge of library procedures, practices and techniques in a public library setting. Broad knowledge of library materials. Skilled in organization, filing, and sorting. Ability to type a minimum of 35 w.p.m. Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.
Special Requirements Must be available to work weekends and evenings. Work Environment Works primarily in climate-controlled office environment. Position requires lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. Physical demands are sedentary in nature but include walking, standing, reaching, and bending. Work may cause light fatigue of eyes and fingers because of routine use of motor senses. 01
Are you a current employee with the City of Midlothian?
Yes No
02
What best describes your highest level of education?
Less than high school diploma/GED High school diploma/GED Some college credits, but no college degree Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree or higher
03
What best describes your current experience performing general and clerical library work?
No experience Less than 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years 3 or more years
04
What best describes your current experience working with the public or in customer service?
No experience Less than 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years 3 or more years
05
Are you able to work weekends and evenings?
Yes No
06
Are you bilingual in Spanish?
Yes No
Required Question
$15.27 - $22.14 Hourly Location :
City of Midlothian, TX Job Type:
Part Time Job Number:
2526-00606 Department:
Library (28) Opening Date:
11/03/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Position Summary Starting Hiring Range: $15.27 - $18.71, hourly The purpose of this position is to perform general and clerical library work in support of circulation and customer assistance.
Essential Job Functions
Shelves materials, straightens library shelving, checks materials in and out, assists with patron account management. Provides assistance to librarian and other library staff as assigned. Instructs and assists patrons in using computers and other library equipment. Cleans library materials and performs clerical duties. All other duties as assigned. Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED equivalent, is preferred.
Experience working with the public or in customer service is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to regularly interact with others and exchange and receive of information, providing effective and tactful customer service, and work independently with a high level of discretion. Ability to interact with people in a professional and congenial manner. Ability to learn and perform basic operational, technical, and office processes. Ability to be organized and have efficient management of time and deadlines. Knowledge, skill, and ability to utilize telephone, fax machines, computers and applicable software daily including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Laserfiche, and online databases. Ability to communicate in a clear, effective, and concise manner, both orally and in writing. Ability to follow instructions, safety practices, and perform work accurately and thoroughly which requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously under time pressures and deadlines. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all people. Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias, to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, and measurement and to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Excellent communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to function as a team member in performing daily duties, developing programs, and dealing with problem situations. Knowledge of library procedures, practices and techniques in a public library setting. Broad knowledge of library materials. Skilled in organization, filing, and sorting. Ability to type a minimum of 35 w.p.m. Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.
Special Requirements Must be available to work weekends and evenings. Work Environment Works primarily in climate-controlled office environment. Position requires lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. Physical demands are sedentary in nature but include walking, standing, reaching, and bending. Work may cause light fatigue of eyes and fingers because of routine use of motor senses. 01
Are you a current employee with the City of Midlothian?
Yes No
02
What best describes your highest level of education?
Less than high school diploma/GED High school diploma/GED Some college credits, but no college degree Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree or higher
03
What best describes your current experience performing general and clerical library work?
No experience Less than 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years 3 or more years
04
What best describes your current experience working with the public or in customer service?
No experience Less than 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years 3 or more years
05
Are you able to work weekends and evenings?
Yes No
06
Are you bilingual in Spanish?
Yes No
Required Question