About the position
The Mail Clerk I position at Texas State University involves performing essential duties related to the university's mail service. This role is responsible for sorting, routing, and delivering mail, as well as managing outgoing mail and ensuring accurate postal charges. The position requires effective communication skills and the ability to handle physical tasks, such as lifting mail and driving university vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Sort and route incoming University mail.
- Weigh and meter all outgoing mail and charge each departmental account with the correct postal rates.
- Record all incoming special service mail.
- Prepare mail bags for each department.
- Distribute mail in mail bins for delivery.
- Sell stamps and operate stamp tray.
- Handle returned departmental mail.
- Weigh and record UPS packages.
- Balance meter machine at the end of each day.
- Drive cargo van and deliver mail to each department.
- Assist in establishing new mail routes.
- Prepare outgoing certified letters.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. unassisted.
- Valid Texas Driver's License.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous Mail Services Experience.
- Previous Experience working for State Agency or University.
- Experience using Forklift and/or pallet jack.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
