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Mobile Library Driver 2024/P/O/O/22

Kilkenny

September 2, 2024

General Services
Mobile Library Driver
Mobile Library Driver Scale €756.89 per week up to a Maximum of €784.63 per week after 11.5 years.
Advertised Date: 27 Aug 2024
Annual Salary
Kilkenny
To form a panel from which relevant vacancies may be filled during the lifetime of the panel.
Closing Date: 06 Sep 2024, 04:00 PM


Job Summary

  • JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Successful applicants shall render to the Council such services as may be required from time to time by the Council as Mobile Library Driver and any other duties assigned to them.

Duties of the Mobile Library Driver shall include but not limited to:
  • Driving vehicles including the mobile library van and delivery van with due care and punctuality.
  • Ensuring that vehicles are kept in good running order, carrying out daily vehicle checks and reporting any mechanical issues immediately. Regularly checking the wheelchair ramp and retractable steps and operating same at relevant stops.
  • Checking the vehicle daily for oil, water and diesel and performing any other routine maintenance as required.
  • Retaining custody of the keys for library vehicles and buildings.
  • Cleaning vehicles internally and externally including but not limited to washing the exterior, sweeping floor, shelving, repair and rotation of stock.
  • Ensuring that the Mobile Library van is parked safely and being vigilant for any potential problems.
  • Accepting the introduction of all new equipment and machinery and flexibility in the use of same.
  • Working as part of the Mobile Library Service team to help deliver a high standard of customer service. Co-operating with other staff in the provision of library services.
  • Driving the mobile library to schools, early learning centres, nursing homes and community stops as scheduled as well as promotional visits to parks, festivals etc.
  • Delivery/collection of books to housebound borrowers.
  • Contacting schools on a weekly basis to remind them of upcoming visit. Reporting any cancellations to line manager.
  • Being available for overtime work (mornings/evenings/weekends) if and when required by Kilkenny County Council.
  • Supporting library staff member at stops, managing library cards, regulating number of visitors to avoid overcrowding etc.
  • Interacting with members of the public and assisting with customer queries.
  • Collection/delivery/removal of library stock, equipment and fittings in library headquarters, branches or other premises as directed. Disposal of waste when required.
  • When the library van is not in use the mobile library driver may be assigned general duties such as arranging and checking books, stock reorganisation and assembly of shelving in library buildings and store as required.
  • Assisting in the delivery of library programming and events by maintaining and preparing activity areas for example organising seating, exhibition boards and equipment and distributing publicity materials.
  • Setting up laptop in the morning and checking Wi Fi connection as well as carrying out basic IT troubleshooting.
  • Deliveries of stock to and from the store, carrying out pull lists and shelving.
  • Taking staff to and from locations, as required.
  • Adhering to Health and Safety regulations at all times including keeping exit doors clear, regularly checking fire extinguishers and first aid and ensuring floor and steps are kept dry in wet weather. Ensuring that safe work practices are followed and that required Personal Protective Equipment is worn.
  • Complying with data protection policies and procedures to protect the personal data of service users.
  • Attending and participating in CPC courses, Health and Safety courses, Safe Pass and other training courses included library-related training are updated as required.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the County Librarian.

The above specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.


Contact Details
Kilkenny County Council
County Hall
John Street
Kilkenny

human.resources@kilkennycoco.ie
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