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Library Technician I - North Branch

City of Mesquite, TX

Mesquite, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Copying Machines, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Driver's License, Government Policies, Health Plan, High School Diploma, Inventory Reports, Maintenance Services, Marketing, Organizational Skills, Pharmacy, Photocopy, Physical Demands, Sales, Secondary School, Statistical Reports, Technical Services Management
LOCATION
Mesquite, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
Salary: $16.39 Hourly
Location : North Branch Library - 2600 Oates Drive, Mesquite, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2600235
Department: Library
Division: North Branch Library
Opening Date: 05/11/2026
Closing Date: 6/11/2026 4:00 PM Central

GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $16.39/hr.
To assist patrons at service desks in a Library location or at community events and other service points;to answer, resolve or questions from library patrons: to assist with library collection maintenance; and to provide a wide variety of general clerical work.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Technical Services Supervisor, Office Coordinator, or a Library Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
  2. Work as a cooperative and supportive member of the library team.
  3. Provide the best possible customer service to the public at physical service point or by telephone responding to their questions or directing them to an appropriate team member.
  4. Assist patrons using various library provided technology-based resources.
  5. Provide data entry for various in-house records, databases, and statistical reports.
  6. Assist with library collection material processing and maintenance, including handling overdue, lost, damaged, or problems items. When needed, routing items to appropriate team members.
  7. Help with library programs, including but not limited to Summer Reading Club, Friends of the Library book sale, volunteer and other on-going activities as assigned by a supervisor.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Assist in collection management and promotion, including but not limited to, ordering or researching new library materials, processing library materials for use, importing MARC or creating/adapting other material records, supporting inventory functions, shelving materials, cleaning/repairing damaged items, and any other duties as needed.
  2. Assist in general library marketing and promotion, including but not limited to, posting signs, restocking promotional materials, participating in community events, and other tasks supporting the library and fellow team members.
  3. Coordinate and assist with long-term projects as needed.
  4. Perform other duties as assigned.

When working in Technical Services:

  • Maintain a variety of files and filing systems; prepare, maintain and update various records.
  • May post information about Library online.
When working in Circulation:
  • Assist library patrons at a service point or by telephone with various library account functions, including all activities related to borrowing and returning materials.
  • Assist in maintaining the photocopier, including adding paper and reporting maintenance problems to supervisor.
  • Assist in the closing procedures of the library.


MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE
Some library experience is preferred.

Type 30 wpm.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid driver's license.

WORK SCHEDULE

Must be able to work 40 hours a week:

Mondays and Tuesdays 9AM-6PM
Wednesdays (mandatory) 11AM-8PM
Thursdays and Fridays 9AM-6PM

(Mandatory two days a month) Saturdays - 9AM-6PM
*Will have one scheduled weekday off if working on Saturdays
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Full Time Employees:
The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
The City is self-insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.

The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.

Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
For more information about the City of Mesquite's employee benefits, please visit:
01

Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.
  • Less than High School completion
  • High School or GED equivalency
  • Technical or Community College attendance
  • Technical School completion
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Ph.D.
  • Juris Doctorate

02

Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Indicate your level of library experience.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • More than 4 years experience

04

Can you type at least 30 wpm?
  • Yes
  • No

05

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.
  • No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
  • Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
  • Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
  • No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months

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