Library Technician Beaumont Public Library

Position: Library Technician [Beaumont Public Library Employees Only]
Salary: $16.54 Hourly
Location : 801 Main Street, Beaumont, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 6140
Department: Library
Division: Willard Library
Opening Date: 06/01/2026

Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions: May include any of all of the following: supervises the daily operations of a section or service area within a department of the library including training; maintains files, prepares various types of materials for use by the public; searches bibliographies; prepares reports; keeps financial and statistical records for each library or division of the library; types correspondence; provides information and assistance to the public;

collects money for fines, lost books, etc. and prepares deposits.

Other Job Functions: Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Working Conditions
This position requires 100% on-site work. Works in a normal public library environment; must be available to work anytime the library is open.

Minimum Essential Qualifications
Knowledge:
Knowledge of library techniques and procedures; knowledge of the use of a personal computer, tablet and Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills/Abilities: Ability to work well with the public and other employees; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to operate cash register, calculator, tablet and personal computer; ability to type 35 words per minute; ability to supervise small groups of employees (full-time and part-time); ability to assist the public with internet searches, online job applications, creating email accounts, etc.

Physical Requirements: Constantly sees and hears; frequently kneels, stands, stoops, sits, walks, writes by hand, types, files, sorts, operates a calculator, carries, holds, lifts, drags and pulls objects weighing up to 25 lbs., squats and twists body.

Education/Experience: Associate degree and one year library experience or high school graduate, or equivalent, and two to four years library experience.

Other
This position requires 100% on-site work. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.

The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at  or through RELAY Texas at or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.

The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.
All Full-Time Civilian employees have the option to receive medical, prescription, and dental insurance.
01

Do you have an Associate degree and one year library experience or are you a high school graduate, or equivalent, with two (2) to four (4) years library experience?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have six (6) months of library or records management experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question