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Customer Service Representive I

City of Detroit • Detroit, MI • 4h ago

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Customer Service Representive I

Salary

$12.26 - $15.63 Hourly

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

Department

Detroit Public Library

Opening Date

03/10/2026

Bargaining Unit

1530-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 2920 (DWSD Cleric

Description

Benefits

Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all

employees in this classification.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Sorting and shelving books.

Receives and processes new materials such as books, DVDs, video games, audiobooks,

magazines, and newspapers; repairs DVD cases; maintains damaged or missing library

materials; conducts interlibrary loan searches and retrieves all loan request forms from Library

departments; makes minor repairs to worn and damaged books; discards library materials and

assists with preparations for book sales.

Operates office equipment including copiers, laminating machines, printers, and faxes; laminates

forms and books; may assist in scheduling computer classes; and provides general information,

department locations and current library events information.

Provides support to the assigned Library supervisor on matters as directed.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Depending on area of assignment:

Greets customers, answers and routes phone calls to appropriate locations.

Assists in processing and cataloging books, magazines, newspapers, audio and video materials;

and maintains computer usage tallies in the DPL computer system.

May process, sort, and deliver incoming and outgoing mail and cleans and sanitizes computers.

Assists with special programs; contact references and schedules to customers wanting to attend

the program; compiles program packets.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Community College Student, High School Diploma/GED, High School Student (must be 14 years or older

and have a permit to work) and six months clerical experience that involves customer service; preferably

using automated computer tracking and software systems.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

None.

Required Knowledge and Skill:

Interacting with a diverse background.

Ability to learn library rules, policies, and procedures.

Provide customer service and assistance.

Clerical office skills and keeping accurate records.

Making basic mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.

Good time management skills.

Ability to learn the Dewey Decimal System.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Library staff and the general public.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

Work is performed in a standard library environment.

Subject to sitting, standing, walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 25

pounds.

Must be able to push/pull library carts and lift/carry library materials.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including Saturdays and Sundays.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

Dental

Vision

INSURANCE

Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

Sick Leave

Vacation

Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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