Library Employment
Careers with the County Library
Current Openings
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- Library Shelver - Multiple Location — Multiple Locations, (Part Time)
$15.00/hourly - $20.48/hourly (Open till August 13, 2025)
- Empties book drops and soft carts. - Sorts library materials on carts by call number. - Shelves library materials in proper alphabetic or numeric order. - "Shelf reads" to ensure materials are in proper order. - Fills and processes hold requests. - Searches for materials, as requested. - Shifts collection, when needed. - Checks in library materials. - Performs assigned support tasks. - Custodial Maintenance Worker - Library Facilities — Facilities, (Full Time)
$32,240.00/yearly - $48,361.00/yearly (Open till August 14, 2025)
- Provides daily custodial tasks including cleaning facility and equipment. - Arranges, sets up and takes down facility tables and chairs, as assigned. - Provides periodic duties of washing furniture, floors, walls, woodwork and windows. - Performs cleaning, preventative maintenance and minor repairs on cleaning equipment. - Performs minor plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair. - Maintains and cleans building entrances. Assists with grounds maintenance and removes snow and ice from entrances as assigned. - Maintains an inventory of facility cleaning supplies, tools and equipment. Orders new cleaning supplies as needed. - Conducts security check of grounds and buildings. Secures the facility and equipment. - Performs carpet and upholstery cleaning and floor stripping, waxing, and polishing using various equipment, cleaners, and methods. - No current openings at the library
Work at One of the Top Work Places in Utah
Salt Lake County Library has been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in the Wasatch Front.
The ability to positively impact the lives of others is one of the many reasons our jobs are both rewarding and satisfying. Our amazing team creates a thriving community hub where people eagerly share and implement good ideas. We are passionate about and truly committed to improving the life of our customers.
"Even with the millions of resources available to the public – our most valuable resource is our employees. Our team of staff, volunteers, community partners and customers truly make the County Library a great place to work!"—Library Director Jim Cooper
Why is the County Library such a great place to work?
The County Library consistently ranks among the top ten U.S. libraries that serve general populations from 500,000 to 999,999.
Library employees work in a variety of positions across our 18 libraries, two reading rooms, the satellite jail location, administration, support services and our facilities team. The County Library is a division of Salt Lake County Department of Community Services.
Work Hours/Benefits
The Library offers a variety of positions both full and part-time. The majority of our positions, both full and part-time, are eligible for benefits. To support branch staffing needs, the Library employs for non-benefited, substitute positions as well.
Learn more about working at the County Library
Teen Summer Internships
Most County Library branches host at least one intern each summer offering a variety of opportunities to learn how the library runs, gain career experience, and enjoy a fun and flexible summer work environment.
Learn more about Teen Summer Internships
The County Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Questions about the online application process should be directed to Salt Lake County Human Resources: 385.468.0570.