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Library Technician

Library Technician

Requisition ID req909 Department Library & Media Services Campus RC-Rock Creek Campus Employment Type Classified-Full Time Close Date Apply Immediately; This position will close once sufficient qualified applications have been received. Position Summary

Portland Community College is accepting applications for a Library Technician position at the Rock Creek campus. We are looking for an individual that is eager to become part of a team focused on providing excellent customer service to a diverse community in an academic Library setting. Some of the core duties of this position include daily maintenance of library collections, overseeing the course reserve process, and working closely with other employees to accomplish various library-related tasks. Library Technicians are instrumental in helping further the goals of the Library and College within an inclusive and student-focused environment that cultivates learning, critical thinking, and personal growth.



Rock Creek’s 260-acre campus includes woodlands, wetlands and grassland, a diverse collection of farm animals, 14 career tech programs and a 3.6 acre Learning Garden. More information about the Rock Creek campus here: https://www.pcc.edu/locations/rock-creek/ . Learn more about the PCC Library here: https://www.pcc.edu/library

See the classification description for additional information: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/classified-jobs/librarytech/

Candidate Profile

These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

  • Demonstrated experience working in a library setting or similar environment and utilizing an integrated library system.
  • Experience providing excellent customer service in a varied work environment
  • Strong record of effective professional communication (electronically and in person) with multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience working effectively within a diverse team and work environment
  • Experience training and guiding students, volunteers, or employees.


Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

High school diploma or equivalent. Two years of experience working with the public, preferably in a library.

Position Grade 16 Starting Salary Expectations The first two steps of the range are: $37,993 to $39,129 per year. Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity. Position Grade Salary Range $37993 to $60963 Annual Salary FTE 1 PCC Benefits

PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.

PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP. PCC offers a tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.

Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for yourself, domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age. Partial tuition reimbursement for yourself at other accredited institutions (full-time employees only).

Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)

  • Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
  • 8 hours of sick leave per month
  • 24 hours of additional personal leave days per year
  • 11 Paid holidays


View a complete list of PCC benefits .

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Work is primarily performed in a library and is fast-paced with constant interruptions. Duties of this position are usually performed in an indoor environment, involving heavy public contact with a usually moderate noise level. Some assignments involve transporting materials from the loading dock, between classrooms and within libraries. This position may require travel to the various PCC campuses.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and push/pull up to 16-20 pounds initially, 10-15 pounds sustained, 25-35 pounds up thresholds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Background Check Required Yes

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

  • Veterans: DD214
  • Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA


Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

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