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Mail Handler 1st Shift Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (one position)
University of Connecticut - Mansfield, CT
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Mail Handler position at the University of Connecticut's Facilities Operations Department is a permanent, full-time role responsible for sorting, distributing, and delivering mail across the Storrs campus. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy packages, as well as a commitment to work during emergencies and non-premium holidays. The Mail Handler will report to the Mail Services Supervisor and is expected to maintain a high level of customer service while adhering to postal regulations.
Responsibilities
- Sorts, distributes, and routes incoming and interoffice mail.
- Operates automatic postage application equipment, mail inserters, and weight scales.
- Weighs and stamps postage, franked, or metered mail.
- Drives state vehicles in the delivery of United States and interagency mail.
- Picks up and delivers mail at United States Post Offices.
- Signs for insured, certified, registered, and special delivery mail.
- Updates and maintains records.
- Schedules vehicle maintenance.
- Provides postal service assistance to customers.
- May maintain daily cash records.
- Performs related duties as required.
Requirements
- One (1) year of experience in a mail service or postal operation involving the operation and maintenance of mail service equipment.
- Must possess and retain a current motor vehicle operator license throughout employment with the University.
- Ability to lift packages weighing up to 70 lbs.
- Knowledge of U.S. Postal Service regulations, rates, and classes of mail.
Nice-to-haves
- Ability to multi-task.
- Knowledge of mail piece design.
- Knowledge of bulk mail postage regulations.
- Ability to troubleshoot mail processing equipment.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
- Supervisory ability.
Benefits
- Salary range of $43,571.00-$55,176.00 yearly.
- Permanent, full-time position with a standard work schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Opportunity for career advancement within the University.
