Library Service Center Specialist

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Manager Library Service Center the Library Service Center Specialist enables patron access to library materials and assists in the management of university records held in University Libraries remote storage buildings. Operates motor vehicles and powered lift equipment in support of library courier services and warehouse operations. Promotes the safety of all staff by complying with relevant protocols and participating in training and other activities of the facility health and safety program.

Work location: Library Service Center Energy Drive Blacksburg VA (not on main VT campus)

Required Qualifications

-Proven experience in a front-line customer service environment
-Experience executing complex work tasks with close attention to detail
-Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet applications (Microsoft or Google Docs)
-Must be able to safely operate powered lifting equipment
-Must have a valid drivers license in good standing
-Must be able to safely routinely and independently lift move boxes and bins weighing 50 lbs
-Must be able to safely climb and work from highly elevated locations (up to 40 ft. high)
-Must complete provided training to earn certification to use a Raymond order picker within 90 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications

-Experience working in a warehouse or other high density storage facility
-Experience supporting records management programs
-Experience working in an academic library environment

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$37000-$38000 dependent on qualifications and experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

4/24/26

Additional Information

Work location: Library Service Center Energy Drive Blacksburg VA (not on main VT campus)

Must have criminal background check
Must have an acceptable and safe driving record
Must have a drivers license check

Heavy lifting (>50 lbs)
Must be able to work from high places (on ladder order picker etc.)
Ability to be certified at operating and training employees on order picker forklift or any other similar machine

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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