UTILITY WORKER - LIBRARY
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Salary: $20.28 - $28.39 HourlyLocation : McMinnville, ORJob Type: Temporary/Limited DurationJob Number: FY2025-00160Department: LibraryDivision: LibraryOpening Date: 09/25/2024Closing Date: ContinuousPosition SummaryThis position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety at the Library. They often serve as the face of the division to the public as they routinely work around the public. Janitorial services, waste removal, vandalism remediation, facility repair and preventive maintenance are the primary responsibilities of this position. Prioritization of work is necessary to ensure that safety and health hazards are responded to in a timely manner.This position will be 5 hours/week, year round.This recruitment will remain open until filled with a first review of applications on Friday, October 4th.Essential Job FunctionsESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Library Cleanliness

Emptying outside garbage cans.

Ground litter removal.

Vandalism reporting and removal/repair.

Assessment and mitigation of park safety hazards.

Identification of illicit drug use, proper disposal practices, proper decontamination practices.

Library Program Support

Library cleaning and preparation ahead of scheduled Library programming.

Library space maintenance and repair.

Communication with Library Users

Interact with Library patrons in a friendly and professional manner.

Respond to questions and complaints appropriately, refer to applicable staff when necessary.

Interaction with homeless population on a frequent basis, knowledge of de-escalation tactics.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
• Participate in committees when requested.
• Maintain proficiency in job requirements which may include attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility, which may require travel.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Maintain confidentiality, data integrity, and comply with all related city, state, and federal standards related to confidentiality.

QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described. A typical way to qualify would be a high school degree and at least six (6) months of related experience. This position also requires:Knowledge of:

• Methods, strategies, materials, equipment, procedures, and practices used in monitoring, maintaining and repairing parks and open space systems, including landscape construction, tree maintenance, irrigation, playgrounds, athletic and sports fields, and other related facilities and properties.
• Basic equipment maintenance and repair.
• Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions required to perform assigned duties.
• Federal, State, and City laws, ordinances and regulations related to program area.

Skill and Ability to:

• Evaluate potential problems in public works tasks and take appropriate action to solve problems.
• Safely operate light, medium, and heavy equipment used in public works projects.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Read and follow instructions on container labels.
• Exemplify traits that reflect the City's culture, including integrity, customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility, and a willingness to change.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES:

• Driver's license valid in the State of Oregon with an acceptable driving record

Supplemental InformationWORKING CONDITIONS:The position requires regular (60-80%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills. Occasional (21-50% of the time) use of office equipment. The position requires moderate (40-60%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. Movements required to complete work require a high degree of speed, agility, hand eye coordination and equipment operation. The work environment has regular hazards or obstacles (40-60%). There may be some personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are somewhat uncomfortable, with moderate (40-60%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc. Position may require regular responsibility for driving.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel and may assign work to student workers.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Works under the general direction of the Library Director and Library Supervisors.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history check, driving record check (if driving is required for the position), and education/certification verification. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
• The City of McMinnville does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in the handbook or association agreement (as applicable) to assess education and experience. For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want considered towards placement.

The City of McMinnville only accepts applications through our online application system at We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. For technical assistance, please call (855) ###-####. The City of McMinnville is an equal opportunity employer.Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistive listening devices)to participate in the recruitment and/or selection process should contact Vicki Hedges, Human Resources Manager.The City of McMinnville is proud to hire veterans.Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-###-#### and 105-###-####. Military personnel who expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status on this job application, may also request preference. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and they electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension. If you need to request a copy of your DD-214, click here.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: The City of McMinnville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City of McMinnville are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.