"Driver/Materials Handler (Collection Services)"

Job Details

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

The Milton S. Eisenhower Library is the main research library of Johns Hopkins University's Sheridan Libraries and Museums. Reporting to the Print Maintenance Librarian, we are seeking a Driver/Materials Handler to provide safe and reliable transportation services for library materials between various area locations (daily 35-mile radius, with occasional transportation beyond that range). This role’s important mission relies on excellent communication & customer service skills to be successful, as well as the ability to appropriately handle sensitive materials.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Load and drive cargo van, safely and dependably transporting library collections between on and off-campus facilities.
• Safely load and manipulate hand trucks, pallet jacks, and vehicle liftgates.
• Ensure the preservation & security of library materials.
• Apply best practices for handling special collections.
• Liaise with internal and external partners to schedule pick-up and deliveries.
• Support general library collections maintenance.
• Assist in data gathering for collection use analysis.
• Assist patrons.
• As needed: Handle, package, and distribute domestic & international, ingoing and outgoing mail (USPS, UPS, FedEx), using shipping software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Must have valid U.S. driver's license with a good driving record.
• The hired individual will have the flexibility to choose when their workday begins, within our established workweek. If interested, please mention this during your interview.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• One year of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work productively and efficiently in a time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Familiarity with shipping software, or similar applications (Microsoft Excel, spreadsheets, or inventory management programs).

Classified Title: Library Assistant I
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Driver/Materials Handler (Collection Services)
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/01/OC
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $25.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F, 9am-5:30pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: Collection Services
Personnel area: Libraries

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.