Youth Services Manager (Librarian II)
Custodian Supervisor
Passport Services Assistant (Library Assistant I)
Custodian
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Youth Services Manager (Librarian II)
Full Time - 40 Hours/Week – Duncan Branch Library
The Youth Services Manager is responsible for operations of the Duncan Branch Library Youth Services Team and reports to the Branch Manager.
General Duties:
· Supervises one part-time Library Assistant and one part-time Library Page.
· Plans, implements and directs youth educational programs, literacy initiatives, partnerships, outreach and volunteer support for the branch.
· Collaborates with the Teen Services Coordinator to plan and implement programs and initiatives for young adults.
· Coordinates collection development and maintenance of children’s materials
· Makes program and collection decisions based on data, which include, but are not limited to program statistics, impact surveys, collection analyses, and system and branch-specific reports.
· Assists children, caregivers, parents, teachers, etc. with requests for information and library materials.
· Coordinates outreach activities with Alexandria City Public Schools, the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, and related organizations providing Youth Services in the community.
· Stays aware of professional trends and continually works to improve youth services.
· Functions as building officer in the Branch Manager’s absence.
· Weeds and updates the collection and evaluates print and digital resources.
· Participates on system Youth Services Committee and other committees.
· Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
· Comprehensive knowledge of children’s and young adult literature, programming and services
· Management and supervisory skills, including team building, time management, and planning
· Excellent communication and customer service skills
· Passionate about public service and outreach to the community.
· Knowledge of integrated library systems and technology
· Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing library environment
· Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff
· Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
· Prior supervisory experience is preferred
Minimum Requirements:
Master's Degree in Library & Information Science from an ALA-accredited school; at least five years of experience in professional library work, including three or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity at the level of Librarian I; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicant must possess or obtain, within 3 months of hire, a license to practice as a registered professional librarian issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Salary Range: $63,346.40- $111,477 Annually
Benefits: Earns annual and sick leave and is eligible for health insurance, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance.
Location: 2501 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
Schedule: Hours are scheduled to meet the staffing needs of the Duncan Branch, and will include days, evenings and two Saturdays per month.
Application Instructions: Click here to apply attaching a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references, preferably supervisory. Address Cover Letter to Shekinah Reynolds, HR Manager, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304. Contact with questions: 703-746-1799, or careers@alexlibraryva.org.
This position is open until filled
Custodian Supervisor
Full time/ All Locations
40 Hours per week
A Custodian Supervisor supervises and performs custodial duties for one or more public buildings. An employee in this class is responsible for planning, assigning and supervising the work and training of Custodians engaged in cleaning and minor maintenance tasks. Responsibilities may include coordination of activities on a multiple shift operation in a group of public buildings. Specific oral and written instructions accompany major assignments but the employee makes routine decisions and is responsible for planning work schedules and methods. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed on the basis of results obtained.
Duties include:
· Supervises custodial staff and facility operation;
· Routinely performs custodial duties at one or more of the Library Branches;
· Directs other employees and oversees all work activities for the purpose of insuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner;
· Evaluates and implements projects for the purpose of carrying out goals and objectives within area of responsibility;
· Supervises custodial functions (e.g. planning, scheduling, training, discipline, evaluation) for the purpose of insuring the Department functions in a safe and efficient manner;
· Reviews prospective custodial candidates (e.g. screening, interviewing, etc.) for the purpose of hiring new custodial staff;
· Plans cleaning schedules and sequences custodial work operations to assure an even flow and distribution of work, expeditious opening of buildings for meetings and rentals, and the meeting of schedules and deadlines;
· Reviews custodial work schedules to meet changes in workload considering such factors as peak loads, availability of custodians, and time required to perform the custodial work;
· Assigns work to subordinate custodians, explains work requirements, instructs them in proper custodial methods, reviews completed work and evaluates it for quality and quantity;
· Sets standards of adequacy for completion of prescribed custodial tasks;
· Coordinates custodial operations with custodial representatives in other buildings, concerning matters of work remaining to be done, work priorities and custodial procedures;
· Reassigns crews and custodial personnel, as necessary, in order to accomplish custodial work in the most effective manner;
· Supervises the periodic checks and minor repair of lighting and plumbing equipment, replacement of fuses, burned out bulbs, fluorescent tubes and starters;
· Acts as liaison for requests for skilled repairs in emergencies or as maintenance work is required;
· Maintains the level of custodial supplies on hand to accomplish tasks (within budget guidelines), coordinates the ordering of supplies and equipment, and ensures that custodial equipment is maintained in good working condition, keeping accurate maintenance and repair records and physical inventory records of cleaning equipment;
· Anticipates repair/maintenance needs and takes preventative measures to maintain service and safety levels;
· Receives and store incoming stock, deliver stock and equipment to all health department sites;
· Performs building inspections, minor maintenance/repairs at all sites, sends routine and emergency work orders, serves as liaison to City General Services;
· Performs other related duties.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of materials, supplies and practices essential to the cleaning of buildings; thorough knowledge of the operation and care of wet and dry vacuum cleaners, floor buffing machines, mop wringers, mops, brushes, soaps, floor stripping materials, cleaning fluids, floor waxes and other materials and equipment related to care of buildings; thorough knowledge of the hazards and precautionary methods necessary to custodial operations; ability to assign and check the work of subordinates and to train and instruct employees in building cleaning operations and safety; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, building occupants and the public; ability to maintain necessary records relating to custodial task operations and prepare simple written reports.
· Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs. on a regular basis without help and carry custodial materials, office supplies, furniture, tools, and other materials in a safe and secure manner
· Must have a valid local driver's license and be insurable by the Alexandria Library’s insurance company
· Must own or have regular access to an automobile, and must be able to travel to different locations - when needed. Employees will be reimbursed at the current federal mileage reimbursement rate.
Schedule: Hours are scheduled to meet the needs of the Library and will include evenings, Saturdays and occasional Sundays.
Salary: $41,147.08- $72,410.52
Benefits: Earns annual and sick leave and is eligible for health insurance, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance.
Application instructions:
Click Here to Apply attaching a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references, preferably supervisory. Address Cover Letter to Shekinah Reynolds, HR Manager, Alexandria Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304. Contact with questions: 703-746-1799, or careers@alexlibraryva.org.
Open Until Filled
Passport Services Assistant (Library Assistant I)
Part-Time/20 Hours a week
The Alexandria Library is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will have an exceptional work ethic, a willingness to learn, and the desire to contribute to a busy, community-oriented branches.
Duties:
Assists primarily with assigned responsibilities for passport acceptance services, for example: processing passports, mailing passports, keeping statistics, managing the customer list and assisting customers and staff with passport procedures, training new staff.
Assists library users in routine selection and location of library materials.
Assists customers with the use of library catalogs and other databases, Internet computers, printer and copy machine.
Under the supervision of a Librarian, answers reference questions in person, via telephone or email.
Additional duties as assigned.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent customer service orientation and the ability to work well with the public under demanding and sometimes difficult circumstances.
Ability to work independently, as well as to work well with other staff as a contributing team member.
Previous library experience at the page, library aide or library assistant level is desirable.
Extensive knowledge of integrated library systems preferred.
Experience with computers and Microsoft Office.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Minimum Requirements:
· Two-Year College Degree or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
· Strong communication skills, including the ability to read, speak, and write well in English.
· Basic arithmetic and computer skills.
· Must be able to lift and carry at least 15 pounds.
· Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities;
· Preferred: Foreign language skills and customer service experience.
· US Citizenship is required for passport services.
Location: Beatley Central Library located at 5005 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22304
Schedule: Hours are scheduled to meet the needs of the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library and will include some evening hours and at least one weekend day each week.
Salary: $20.995- $30.9322 per hour
Benefits: Earns annual and sick leave and is eligible for health insurance, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and long-term care insurance.
Application instructions: Click here to apply attaching one document containing a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references, preferably supervisory. Address Cover Letter to Shekinah Reynolds, HR Manager, Alexandria Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304. Contact with questions: 703-746-1799, or careers@alexlibraryva.org.
Open Until Filled
Custodian
James M. Duncan Branch Library
Part-Time/20 Hours a week
A Custodian performs routine manual tasks involving the custodial care and cleaning of public buildings. This work includes performing cleaning and minor maintenance tasks in an assigned building or building area. Primary responsibilities are to use proper methods, materials and equipment in cleaning and attending to the neatness and sanitation of buildings and/or equipment. An employee in this class works under close supervision, and activities follow a well-established routine. This position is primarily assigned to the James M. Duncan Branch Library but may be requested to assist at another Alexandria Library location (based on need).
Duties include:
· Sweeps, mops, scrubs floors and spot clean all common areas
· Dusts and cleans offices
· Washes windows, walls, and mirrors; cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes restrooms and replenishes supplies
· Helps move office and building furniture and equipment, and prepares rooms for meetings
· Empties waste cans and ash cans; recycles bottles, cans, white paper, newspapers
· Maintains a variety of cleaning equipment
· Reports building problems
· Maintains immediate outdoor areas by picking up trash, weeding, and watering plants
· Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
· Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment
· Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of surfaces
· Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
· Ability to work safely without hazard to self and/ or others
· Sufficient physical strength to withstand the strain of working long hours performing cleaning work ---reaching, bending, stooping, and carrying
· Some experience in janitorial or related custodial work; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is preferred
· Applicant needs to be hardworking, able to work independently, reliable, and must show initiative.
Minimum requirements:
· Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions in English
· Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs. on a regular basis without help and carry custodial materials, office supplies, furniture, tools, and other materials in a safe and secure manner
· Must have a valid local driver's license and be insurable by the Alexandria Library’s insurance company
· Must own or have regular access to an automobile, and must be able to travel to different locations - when needed. Employees will be reimbursed at the current federal mileage reimbursement rate.
Schedule: Hours are scheduled to meet the needs of the Duncan Branch and will include evenings, Saturdays and occasional Sundays.
Salary: $17.0796- $22.9670 (Hourly)
Benefits: Earns annual and sick leave and is eligible for health insurance, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance.
Application instructions:
Click Here to Apply attaching a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references, preferably supervisory. Address Cover Letter to Shekinah Reynolds, HR Manager, Alexandria Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304. Contact with questions: 703-746-1799, or careers@alexlibraryva.org.
Open Until Filled
