Operations Assistant I

Richland Library is seeking to hire a Operations Assistant I at our Main location.

Sample Duties:

• Effectively demonstrates characteristics of being enthusiastic, outgoing, and strongly customer-service oriented, including the application of the Richland Library’s customer engagement standards.
• Greets customers & successfully ascertains individualized needs and/or requirements for each customer.
• Engages, encourages, and assists diverse customers in all areas of the Library in a welcoming, professional, and respectful manner.
• Assembles and installs library equipment.
• Performs minor electrical repairs on light fixtures.
• Assists in the maintenance of library vehicles.
• Troubleshoots and repairs a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment and systems.
• Delivers books, supplies, furniture, appliances, money, and other materials to designated locations
• Receives, processes, and delivers mail and parcels.
• Verifies receipt of materials against packing lists and purchase orders.
• Maintains library grounds including repairs to inground sprinkler systems.
• Setup rooms for meetings and rearrange furniture throughout library system.
• Ability to use and work safely with hand and power tools.
• Performs various other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements: 

• High school education or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Physical strength to lift heavy boxes up to 50 lbs, equipment, climb ladder up to 12’ etc.
• Some experience in maintenance work highly desirable; aptitude for maintenance work required.
• Excellent communication and technical skills, including a good understanding of technology and computers.
• Ability to perform the job.

Location, Salary & Hours:

Where: Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Salary range: $1,157.25 bi-weekly plus excellent benefits.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. 

Monday - Thursday (11:30 am - 8:00 pm), and Friday (9:30 am - 6:00 pm).

Job Classification Level 106 (FLSA Status: Non-Exempt)

** Richland Library may change location and schedule of any library job.

How to apply:

Please click here to apply!

Deadline: Open Until Filled. However, we reserve the right to close this posting without notice. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

No phone calls and/or in person inquiries regarding status of applications. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by phone. 

Why the Richland Library?

Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information that advance the Midlands. Offering state-of-the-art technology, a great variety of literary and cultural programs and 12 bustling facilities located throughout the county, Richland Library offers a truly customized, modern library experience for residents and visitors alike. 

The Richland Library is an award-winning, forward-thinking public library system because of our exceptional, diverse staff, who are passionate about serving our community. Be a part of our team and help us to continue to fulfill our mission to help our customers learn, create and share.

We are guided by our shared Vision: “to enhance the quality of life for our entire community”; and by strategic objectives including advancing our community, having an engaged staff who make a significant positive difference, and enhancing the experience and outcomes of customers who interact with Richland Library.