Materials Handler

Job Title

Materials Handler

Assist the Durango Public Library team by checking in, organizing, and re-shelving Library materials as a part-time Materials Handler. The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city's mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city's vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible.

The full details of this vision are outlined in the city's strategic plan. As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:

• Your ideas help shape citywide improvements.
• The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.
• You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results.

We're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve.

What You'll Do in This Role:

• Provide friendly, proactive, and knowledgeable assistance to Library patrons.
• Sort and shelve Library materials.
• Ensure that materials are shelved in their proper order.
• Answer basic directional questions and refer patrons with other inquiries to the appropriate service desk.
• Adhere to Library policies and procedures.
• Assist in providing a secure environment for patrons, staff, and library materials.
• Answer the Library telephone and direct calls to the appropriate staff or department.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

You Have:

• Minimum of two years high school education.
• A basic understanding of the Dewey Decimal System and the alphabet.
• The ability to follow oral and written instructions.

You Will Succeed in This Role if You:

• Are committed to delivering positive, friendly customer service.
• Understand the role of the library and are eager to learn its daily procedures.

What We Can Offer You:
The following perks are available for part-time and seasonal employees.

• Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area
• Free Transit pass
• Eligibility to participate in the City's Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards

We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences. The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

City of Durango's Indigenous Land Acknowledgement

Part Time and Seasonal employees are eligible for a free transit pass, recreation center pass and Chapman Hill pass, with discounted rates for family members in the same household. Visit our benefits page for more information.

Employer:

City of Durango

Location:

Durango, CO

Salary: $17.00 Hourly

Job Type: Part-Time

Schedule Details: 20 hours/week, Tuesday-Saturday

Job Number:

Department:
Library

Division:
Main Library - 4711

Opening Date: 07/02/2026

Closing Date:
Continuous