Mail Distribution Receiving Clerk

We are seeking a Mail Distribution Receiving Clerk who will receive and examine incoming U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail and private carrier shipments (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.

sorts and delivers all internal and external mail and shipments for the Homewood campus, off-campus and satellite locations.

Secures and moves mail and shipments to designated storage area(s) for processing. Transports mail and shipments to the appropriate office or laboratory after processing.

Ensures appropriate and safe handling of mail and shipments. Records appropriate USPS rated mail and packages (Certified, Insured, Express, etc.

shipment pickup (FedEx, UPS, etc.) and delivery using an electronic tracking device (TrackPad). Maintains records of rated mail and shipments.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Observes all driving and workplace safety precautions to avoid harming self and others, damaging and / or losing property and / or mail or private carrier items.
• Observes all safety precautions in the handling of shipments, materials and packing labels to avoid harming self and others, and damaging property.
• Answers routine questions about services provided and refers difficult or unusual inquiries to proper authority.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to drive a light delivery truck or cargo van.
• Familiarity with the mail and or shipping services provided by the university post office and mail centers including the different mail items handled and proper mail handling, collection, delivery, and sorting procedures.
• Ability to read and write to maintain records, process incoming and outgoing mail, read bill of lading, labels, and packing slips, and so forth.
• Work requires standing / walking, lifting, transporting or moving mail and objects up to 70 lbs., and pushing / pulling up to 250 pounds from one location to another.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to stand, walk, ascend / descend stairs on a regular basis or otherwise move about campus on a continuous basis.
• Ability to learn how to use current technology (i.e., personal computer, electronic personal digital assistant, TrackPad, etc.

to research and track mail / shipping locations and volumes, and to perform data entry to update status of mail and packages.

Ability to interact with faculty, students, staff and the public in order to answer questions, handle routine problems, and to provide assistance in a respectful and courteous manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Appropriate valid driver's license with good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of experience preferred.

This is a Bargaining Unit position. All newly hired employees in Bargaining Unit positions shall be considered "probationary" employees until completion of 90 calendar days of employment.

The university will notify the employees' union. Bargaining Unit employees shall become eligible for benefits upon completion of their probationary period.

Classified Title : Mail Distribution Receiving Clerk - SSR

Job Posting Title (Working Title) : Mail Distribution Receiving Clerk

Role / Level / Range : USKILLD6 / 01 / BU

Starting Salary Range : $17.05 per hour, increases to $20.96 after 12 months

Employee group : Casual / On Call

Schedule : Monday - Friday

Exempt Status : Non-Exempt

Location : Homewood Campus

Department name : Mail Services

Personnel area : University Administration