Job Title: Customer Service Associate II | Branch or Department: Customer Experience |
Salary/Wage: $17.70 | Reports to: Branch Manager |
FLSA Status: Overtime NonExempt | Supervises: N/A |
Benefits Classification: PartTime | Work Location: Branch |
Job Grade: 2 | Hours per Week: 15 |
Work Schedule: Some mornings afternoons and evenings. 1 or 2 weekends a month. | Anticipated Closing Date: 4/30 |
At MidContinent Public Library we:
Imagine. We inspire innovation through curiosity and exploration.
Try new things. We empower what works and learn from the rest.
Lead the way. We connect people to information ideas and inspiration.
Welcome all. We embrace new perspectives and listen with humility.
Everything we do we do together.
Position Overview
The Customer Service Associate II is often the first point of contact for customers and is responsible for providing exceptional customer service inperson at the desk and over the phone. They also provide support for a variety of daytoday library needs such as book club support supplies merchandising etc.
Essential Functions
- Provides Customer Service in person and over the phone
- Acts as a guide for customers in use of the library and its resources
- Demonstrates use of technology and digital services to customers
- Recommends materials to customers based on interests needs and availability
- Assists customers with library card accounts including the receiving and recording of payment
- Uses creative techniques in displays to reach browsers who do not approach staff
- Delivers materials outdoors to customers who request curbside delivery
- Contributes to the maintenance of the library collection
- Processes library materials for customer access
- Shelves library materials correctly and efficiently
- Straightens and shifts library materials to ensure adequate space and a neat appearance
- Building Upkeep
- Ensures the library and its grounds are clean and orderly
- Basic custodial duties as needed including shoveling snow
- Manages behind the scenes processes as assigned
- Manages reports order supplies coordinates inventory assists in organization of magazines and other processes
- Acts as a liaison to Librarys Headquarter departments
NonEssential Functions
- This position could be designed as shift lead
- May serve as a facilitator and point of contact for book groups
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma/HiSet/GED Completion Required
- Customer Service experience Preferred
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
All successful team members at MCPL should demonstrate
- Ability to use effective verbal written and discreet communication with management coworkers and the public
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Knowledge of department processes and procedures and critical thinking skills to make decisions pertaining to the position
- Proficiency in providing friendly and solutionoriented customer service attitude and delivery with internal and external customers
- Fundamental understanding of how DEI principles impact the workplace and library services
Age Requirement
- Must be at least 18 years of age
MVR Requirement
Work Environment
- (Indoor/Outdoor) Works both indoors and outdoors and must have considerable tolerance for weather conditions dust mold scents allergens and communicable diseases which enable the employee to work outside at a facility handle construction and library materials work in older buildings and on jobsites and interact with coworkers and the public
Essential physical abilities to be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation are
Daily (greater than 50% of the time)
- Standing (up to 1 hour at a time)
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- Pushing/Pulling 110 pounds
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- Pushing/Pulling 1125 pounds
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- Receiving Communication and Instructions (vision reading hearing)
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- Conveying Communication and Instructions (Speaking writing)
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- Using computer data entry tools keyboard mouse touchscreen scanner
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- Receiving Communication and Instructions (vision reading hearing)
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- Conveying Communication and Instructions (Speaking writing)
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- Using computer data entry tools keyboard mouse touchscreen scanner
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Frequently (up to 50% of the time)
- Standing (more than 1 hour at a time)
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- Walking (variable surfaces)
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- Pushing/Pulling 2640 pounds
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- Pushing/Pulling 40 pounds
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- Standing (up to 1 hour at a time)
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- Standing (more than 1 hour at a time)
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- Walking (variable surfaces)
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- Pushing/Pulling 110 pounds
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- Pushing/Pulling 1125 pounds
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- Pushing/Pulling 2640 pounds
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- Pushing/Pulling 40 pounds
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Occasionally (approximately 12 times per month)
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Rarely (15 times per year)
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NOTE: This job description is not intended to be allinclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability protected veteran status or other protected class in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Any applicant requiring an accommodation should contact the MidContinent Public Library Human Resources Department at 816.836.5200.
Applicants will be considered for employment opportunities on the merits of their skills and experience related to the position sought. Employment offers are conditional upon submitting a criminal records check identity verification and national sex offender registry check. Applicants will not be denied employment solely or in part because of a prior conviction unless MCPL determines the conviction is jobrelated. If a background check yields information that is of concern to MCPL the applicant will be given an opportunity to review the background check findings and present information regarding inaccuracy mitigating circumstances and rehabilitation.