Materials Distribution Services Technician

Job Number 2026-00086 King County Library System (KCLS) is looking for a skilled and dedicated Technician to join their Materials Distribution Services (MDS) team. The MDS Technician performs a range of clerical, technical, and administrative duties. This role is responsible for ordering and processing shipments of office supplies and related materials for all library locations. The MDS Technician also handles materials received outside of the Automated Material Handling (AMH) system.

Schedule:

Wednesday-Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm About King County Library System (KCLS): KCLS has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. In order to support this vision, we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1.5 million diverse patrons, providing an unparalleled collection of library materials, resources, technology, services, and programs. Approximately 1,000 engaged and passionate staff provide service in 50 community library locations and patron engagement using direct outreach, programs, and virtual assistance. Our service area includes cities, towns, tribal lands, and unincorporated districts of King County, with the exception of the city of Seattle. From a 2021-2022 comprehensive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Assessment Demographics and Language Report, of the more than 1.5 million residents who live within the KCLS service area, almost half identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). Moreover, roughly one-third of the KCLS community speaks a language other than English as their first language. The King County Library System values the diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures of all qualified individuals. We seek applicants that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other people of color), immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, veterans, etc. KCLS welcomes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities as an opportunity to assist qualified individuals to participate in the job application or interview process and/or perform the essential functions of the position upon hire. Need an accommodation to apply or interview? Call (425) 369-3224 or email employment@kcls.org. KCLS ensures equal opportunities and consideration for all job applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. KCLS does not tolerate discrimination or harassment during any stage of employment, including in recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, or training.

Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities :

Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents, however, and do not include all specific tasks an incumbent may be expected to perform. Unpack shipments and prepare necessary paperwork and/or enter information into database software such as Access, or other software used by the department. May locate and select vendor for materials, as directed, and order parts for media sets. Perform searches to locate materials and determine their availability. Update and maintain database systems and ensure accuracy. Prepare reports and other materials or documents. Prepare print and/or non-print materials for processing or circulation. Shelve, retrieve and prepare materials for circulation. Process patron requests within assignment. This includes searching for requested titles, placing holds, notifying patrons and checking out and in items including special kits. Process and shelve staff holds for KCLS library materials. Check-in library materials from staff book drop. Perform various clerical duties such as typing, filing, faxing, answering telephones, photocopying, processing mail, preparing, supplying and identifying need for maintenance of equipment and work areas, and scheduling meetings and appointments. May perform a variety of circulation software functions such as deleting holdings information, and assigning new library materials to owning branch. May answer the door and accept shipments and inquiries from outside vendors. Incoming items must be noted and delivered to appropriate individuals. May evaluate and mend library materials as well as prepare for bindery. Maintain flexibility in an environment with many interruptions. Perform detailed tasks at high volume within time parameters.

Secondary Duties :

Assist others with office equipment such as faxes and photocopiers and self-check in machines. Provide back up to others within department. May provide clerical assistance at weeds. Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Core Competencies :

Customer Focus Primarily focused on customer needs, able to deliver high quality, value added services. Constantly strives to find new ways to increase customer satisfaction and understanding, foster equitable services, and forge meaningful connections. Valuing Diversity Manages relationships with all kinds and classes of people inclusively and equitably; respects, values, and encourages the unique dimension each employee adds to the organization and each member of the community brings to the whole. Seeks opportunities to learn from differences. Ethics, Values, and Judgment Exercises best judgment, trustworthiness, and professional standards of conduct; consistently demonstrates organizational values, moral principles, and accountability in behavior, character and action. Defends intellectual freedom and patron confidentiality. Professional & Technical Knowledge Demonstrates proficiency in professional and technical skills/ and or knowledge in position-related areas; purposely keeps up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise, in order to foster personal success and connections for others. Organizing and Planning Establishes courses of action for self, can influence others to ensure that work is efficient, appropriately sensitive to real restraints on time and resources. Willing to take a risk. Teamwork/Collaborating Works cooperatively and productively with others to achieve goals and deliverables. Is aware of, utilizes and celebrate their own and team member's strengths and differences. Work Quality Inspires and strives for excellence in all aspects of work including setting high standards of performance for self and others; ensures that results are complete and accurate; exhibits attention to detail.

Education and Experience :

The position requires: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Up to 1 year related experience. Working knowledge of office software programs and database systems such as Access, circulation software or others used by the department.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

May require a valid Washington driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly using hands in conjunction with frequent finger use and typing, tasks are switched often. Constantly sits and occasionally walk and seldom stand. Frequently turns and twists at waist and neck to process books. Will frequently reach up to chest level with hands and arms and up to occasionally will bend. The employee will frequently lift/carry less than 3 pounds and seldom lift/carry up to maximum 35 pounds and occasionally push/pull carts using up to moderate force.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work may be performed in a variety of environments such as office, library or shipping area. Work typically involves extensive close work (eyestrain), PC monitoring, and may require constant or frequent sitting, standing, or repetitive lifting. Work may occasionally be near moving mechanical parts or high speed automated systems.