The Position

Berkeley Public Library in Berkeley, California is seeking exceptional applicants for the role of Tool Lending Specialist. Under supervision, provides tools, equipment, instructional manuals, and basic reference service regarding home maintenance and repair to patrons of the Berkeley Tool Lending Library; orders, maintains, and repairs tools and equipment; performs related work as assigned.

The Tool Lending Specialist is a full-time position and will be located at the Tool Library at the Tarea Hall Pitman South Library Branch.

This job is for you if you like to:

• You enjoy working with people and have demonstrated customer service experience working in service-oriented industries.
• Understand the importance of providing quality service
• You enjoy teaching people a new craft or skill and sharing knowledge with others
• You like to build relationships and engage with a diverse community

Your skill set:

• Knowledge of a wide range of tools, equipment, and instructional manuals used in the building repair and construction trades, home repair, and culinary arts
• Basic tool and equipment repair, and repair resources
• Knowledge of standard safety practices and techniques in the building trades
• Skill in providing appropriate tools and information of use for equipment to patrons
• Basic stock and inventory control methods, including requisitioning, receiving, storing, and lending
• Computers and working with basic software and operations
• Basic business arithmetic

Applicants must have an equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of experience which has provided a working knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the building construction trades (carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, and electrical). Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and irregular shifts.

To be considered for this position, complete the City of Berkeley online application, including supplement questions at http://agency.govermentjobs.com/berkeley.

Required Qualifications

A TYPICAL WAY OF GAINING THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OUTLINED ABOVE IS:

EDUCATION

Equivalent to graduation from high school

AND

EXPERIENCE

Two years of experience which has provided a working knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the building construction trades (carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, and electrical).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and irregular shifts.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

1. Tools, equipment, and instructional manuals used in culinary tools, building repair, and construction trades;

2. Standard culinary and building maintenance repair and maintenance procedures and terminology;

3. Basic stock and inventory control methods, including requisitioning, receiving, storing, and lending;

4. Record keeping, report preparation, and filing methods and techniques;

5. Basic business arithmetic;

6. Standard safety practices and techniques in the building trades;

7. Basic tool and equipment repair, and repair resources; and

8. Operation of standard office equipment.

Skill in and ability to:

1. Provide sound information and appropriate tools and equipment to patrons;

2. Develop and implement lending and inventory control procedures;

3. Understand and follow oral and written instructions;

4. Organize work, set priorities, and exercise sound independent judgment;

5. Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports;

6. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work;

7. Gather and evaluate data and make logical recommendations; and

8. Instruct others in work procedures.

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following:
1. City of Berkeley Employment Application
2. Response to Supplemental Questions
3. Resume
All materials must be received in our office no later than the closing date, at 5:00 pm PST. Postmarks, faxes, and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely. Resumes must be submitted but are not a substitution for a completed application.

The examination process will consist of:
1. Review applications for minimum qualifications for the position and ensure all materials have been submitted.

Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an
employment-eligible list that the hiring department(s) will use to conduct final selection interviews. Hiring Department(s) will contact applicants directly if selected to participate in their hiring/selection process.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include but is not limited to employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of the Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan fingerprinting.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied,
and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral, or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing, and analytical skills; problem-solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability, or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.

Exam Access Accommodation: In compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations, the City of Berkeley will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability. The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must do so no later than the final filing date for receipt of applications, otherwise, it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Such requests should be addressed to the Human Resources Department | 1-510-981-6800| hr@cityofberkeley.info |2180 Milvia 1st Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704. Requests can be made via email, phone, or in writing via U.S. mail.

Alternative Application Formats: This application material is available in alternative formats upon request. Alternative formats include audio format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley | Phone: 1-(510)-981-6300 |TTY: 1-(510)-981-6347| ADA@cityofberkeley.info and allow 7-10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The City of Berkeley is an EEO/ADA Employer.