City of Guntersville

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Apr 03, 2025

Library Assistant (Part-Time)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcement Type:  External

Job Title:  Library Assistant (Part-Time/Approximately 29 hrs./week)

Department:  Library

Hours of Work:  Varies

Classification:  Hourly, Non-Exempt

Announcement Date:  April 2, 2025

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Announcement Number:  25-07

Nature of Work:

This position consist of administrative task and semi-professional work associated with providing library services to the general public for the Guntersville Public Library.  This position requires considerable contact with the public and requires interpersonal skills.  Work is reviewed primarily by the Circulation Manager and takes general supervision from the Assistant Director or Director.

Essential Functions:

  • Provides assistance and information to library users; registers new patrons for library cards and updates patron information as needed; assist patrons in locating materials.
  • Checks books in and out; places holds and renews books; checks condition of books and materials when returned.
  • Checks on overdue books; collects payment for late, damaged, lost books, or lost material.
  • Sorts, organizes, and shelves library material.
  • Answers phone and directs patrons to appropriate staff.
  • Set-up and break down meeting rooms for library programs.
  • Maintains an orderly appearance of the Guntersville Public Library.
  • Assist library staff as needed.
  • These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive duties.  Other duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any given time at the discretion of the Director of Library Services or immediate supervisor.  It may be done formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • Knowledge of business English, spelling, and math.
  • Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
  • Knowledge of library material categorization within areas such as fiction, non-fiction, and reference.
  • Skill in the operation of modern office equipment, personal computer, and applicable software.
  • Ability to understand and follow simple written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to explain rules, polices, and procedures of the Guntersville Pubic Library to patrons and general public in a polite and helpful manner.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, patrons, general public, and those in the course of work.
  • Ability to work as a team member to fulfill the Library’s Mission Statement.
  • Ability to work evenings and Saturdays.

Minimum Qualification:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent with ability to demonstrate the above listed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in public service preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift on an occasional basis a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent or constant lifting of 25 pounds.   Ability to stand for at least an hour at a time.   Ability to reach heights of 72 inches on a frequent basis.  Ability to bend, kneel, squat, twist, push, and pull on a frequent basis.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the ADA) expected of an incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent.  An incumbent may be ask to perform other duties required.  This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and position responsibilities.  Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Application Process

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Office located at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL or by visiting our website at www.guntersvilleal.org.  Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned to the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Department at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL 35976 or be emailed to humanresources@guntersvilleal.gov.    Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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Apr 03, 2025

Maintenance Supervisor with Parks & Rec

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcement Type: **Internal**

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Department:  Parks & Recreation

Hours: M-F 6:30 AM- 3:00 PM/Weekends & Holidays Occasionally

FLSA Classification:  Salary, Exempt

Announcement Date:  April 1, 2025

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

Announcement Number:  25-06

JOB DESCRIPTION

Nature of Work

This position consist of administrative, supervisory, and, manual labor associated with the daily operations of the maintenance of the Guntersville Parks & Recreation Department.  Work involves planning, assigning, supervising, and assisting the various operations associated with maintaining ballfields, various parks, buildings, and facilities within the Guntersville Parks & Recreation Department.  Supervision is used over a number of non-skilled to skilled laborers.  Work is performed and reviewed under the general supervision of the Parks & Recreation Director.

Essential Functions

  • Plan, organize, coordinate, assign, and direct work of maintenance labor staff.
  • Communicate with the Parks & Recreation Director on a regular basis regarding events, facility rentals, equipment needs, or anything that may be considered pertinent to the maintenance requirements or needs of the Parks & Recreation Department.
  • Monitor supplies inventory and usage; receive price quotes on needed material, parts, and supplies; submit price quotes to appropriate personnel for requisition preparation.
  • Review time cards/time sheets for approval and submits to appropriate personnel.
  • Inspect rental facilities before and after events to insure no damage and proper clean-up occurs.
  • In coordination with co-workers and subordinates, assist with set-up and breakdown of events held at various facilities within the Parks & Recreation complex when needed, which may include the Guntersville Senior Center, and provide support personnel when needed.
  • Coordinate with Aquatics & Program Supervisor and maintenance staff to provide guidance and inspections regarding custodial duties within the main building of the Parks & Recreation Center and pool area.
  • Regularly inspect grounds around outside perimeter of ballfield complexes; communicate on any issues found to appropriate staff and coordinate resolution.
  • Inspect weekly all piers covered under the Parks & Recreation Department. 
  • Maintains tools, truck, mower, tractor and other power equipment; makes simple field repairs.
  • Open and closes buildings, park, and other facilities as needed.
  • Mow grass, trim shrubs, rake leaves and disposes of trash and debris; apply herbicides or pesticide as needed.
  • Performs minor painting and limited building maintenance and repair as needed.
  • Drags and lines athletic fields as needed.
  • Cleans restrooms, replaces lavatory supplies and disposes of trash and waste paper as needed.
  • Drives truck, mower, & tractor; operates various mechanized hand and power equipment used in cutting grass, maintaining grounds, custodial work, and limited facility repair work.
  • These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive duties.  Other duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any given time at the discretion of the Parks & Recreation Director.  It may be done formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • Strong knowledge of parks, athletic fields, and grounds maintenance practices, techniques, and methods.
  • Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials & equipment.
  • Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing.
  • Skilled in the use of a variety of manual hand tools.
  • Skilled in operating trucks, tractors, mowers and other powered maintenance equipment.
  • Skill in basic math computations.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
  •  Ability to be helpful, courteous and deal tactfully with P & R patrons and general public.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, subordinates, park patrons, general public and those contacted in the course of work.
  • Ability to delegate tasks to subordinate personnel and ensure that the task is completed appropriately and in a timely manner.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
  • Ability to perform all essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of five (5) year of any combination of experience and training in cleaning, custodial work, grounds and facility maintenance, or related field in a progressively responsible nature; some supervision experience preferred.
  • Must possess a valid unrestricted Driver’s License with driving record suitable for insurability.

Physical Requirements

  • Sufficient physical strength to lift and carry at least 50 pounds; ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, stoop, stretch, reach, feel, grasp, handle, lift, push, pull, manual dexterity, and visual acuity at a level to operate motor vehicles.
  • Ability to work in very cold and hot temperatures and to work in inclement weather.

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the ADA) expected of an incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent.  An incumbent may be ask to perform other duties required.  This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and position responsibilities.  Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Application Process

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Office located at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL or by visiting our website at www.guntersvilleal.org.  Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned to the City of Guntersville Human Resources (Personnel) Department at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL 35976 or be emailed to humanresources@guntersvilleal.gov.    Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

THE CITY OF GUNTERSVILLE IS A DRUG/ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WE PARTICIPATE IN E-VERIFY