Courier

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Chester County Intermediate Unit is seeking a part-time Courier to handle distribution of materials and equipment across Chester County and beyond. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 65 lbs.

You will operate courier software, maintain logs, and support operations from the Administrative Services Division. The position schedules 2 days per week at 5.5 hours per day, with a rate of $16.51–$17.37 per hour, and may involve

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record required.
• Knowledge of Chester County Area is preferred.
• Experience with shipping/receiving is desirable.
• Able to lift up to 65 lbs as needed.
• Experience with or ability to learn necessary computer and software skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials and equipment to/from assigned locations (mail, catalogs, books, packages, office supplies, furniture, food, bank deposits, tech gear).
• Organize materials and load the vehicle at pick-up sites.
• Deliver items to daily destinations and return items to ESC; unload and sort mail at the Intermediate Unit.
• Pick up money for the Business Office and return bank bags as required.
• Pick up mail and deliver to the post office as required.
• Load/unload varying sizes and weights; operate within safety guidelines.
• Maintain courier vehicle condition with routine inspections and maintenance.
• Use cell phone apps, interoffice email, and courier software; attend meetings as required.
• Keep data logs/records; perform miscellaneous duties including event setup/teardown when needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Safe driving record

County knowledge

Shipping/receiving

Lift 65 lbs

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Type:
Facilities, Maintenance & Transportation/Courier

Date Posted:
10/19/2026

Location:
ESC

High School Diploma or GED required

Valid driver's license and a safe driving record is required

Knowledge of Chester County Area

Previous experience in shipping and receiving is desirable

Able to lift up to 65lbs as needed

Experience with, or the ability to learn, necessary computer and software skills required

Transport all requested materials and equipment to and from assigned locations. Items to be transported might include, but are not limited to: mail, catalogs, books, packages, office supplies, smaller furniture items, food items, bank deposits, and technology or office equipment.

• Organize materials and load the vehicle at requested pick-up sites.
• If an item is at a Courier pick-up location, but not on the Courier's daily delivery sheet, the Courier is responsible for determining whether he/she is to pick the item up that day.
• Deliver all materials and equipment to locations specified on the daily delivery sheet and deliver items picked up at outlying locations to ESC. When returning to the Intermediate Unit, unload the van, sort mail and other items, and distribute all items to the appropriate locations.
• Pick up money to be delivered to the Business Office at ESC, make bank deposits, and return bank bags to the Business Office, as required.
• Pick up mail from ESC and deliver to the post office daily or as required.

Organize materials and load the vehicle at requested pick-up sites.

If an item is at a Courier pick-up location, but not on the Courier's daily delivery sheet, the Courier is responsible for determining whether he/she is to pick the item up that day.

Deliver all materials and equipment to locations specified on the daily delivery sheet and deliver items picked up at outlying locations to ESC. When returning to the Intermediate Unit, unload the van, sort mail and other items, and distribute all items to the appropriate locations.

Pick up money to be delivered to the Business Office at ESC, make bank deposits, and return bank bags to the Business Office, as required.

Pick up mail from ESC and deliver to the post office daily or as required.

Lift, carry, load, and unload materials of varying sizes and weights, including heavier or oversized items.

Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Daily use of a cell phone and the applications on that cell phone as required.
• Use of interoffice e-mail system.
• Use of courier related and other software applications to complete tasks as, or if, required.
• Attend meetings as required.

Daily use of a cell phone and the applications on that cell phone as required.

Use of interoffice e-mail system.

Use of courier related and other software applications to complete tasks as, or if, required.

Attend meetings as required.

Work with co-workers to assure proper maintenance of courier vehicles so that they stay clean and in good mechanical condition, including appropriate inspections and maintenance.

Collect data and maintain logs and/or records as requested.

Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned. For example, the Courier may be assigned to deliver, set up, and/or tear down equipment for special functions, some of which are outside of Chester County.

A vacancy for a part-time Courier exists within the Administrative Services Division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. This position is responsible for the distribution of materials and equipment throughout Chester County and beyond, ensuring proper care of items handled during transport. The Supervisor assigns the Courier a specific route with items to be picked up and/or delivered. A Courier may be asked to cover additional stops in the absence of another Courier.

Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record is required
• Knowledge of Chester County Area
• Previous experience in shipping and receiving is desirable
• Able to lift up to 65lbs as needed
• Experience with, or the ability to learn, necessary computer and software skills required

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Transport all requested materials and equipment to and from assigned locations. Items to be transported might include, but are not limited to: mail, catalogs, books, packages, office supplies, smaller furniture items, food items, bank deposits, and technology or office equipment.
  • Organize materials and load the vehicle at requested pick-up sites.
  • If an item is at a Courier pick-up location, but not on the Courier's daily delivery sheet, the Courier is responsible for determining whether he/she is to pick the item up that day.
  • Deliver all materials and equipment to locations specified on the daily delivery sheet and deliver items picked up at outlying locations to ESC. When returning to the Intermediate Unit, unload the van, sort mail and other items, and distribute all items to the appropriate locations.
  • Pick up money to be delivered to the Business Office at ESC, make bank deposits, and return bank bags to the Business Office, as required.
  • Pick up mail from ESC and deliver to the post office daily or as required.
• Lift, carry, load, and unload materials of varying sizes and weights, including heavier or oversized items.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service. This may include, but is not limited to:
  • Daily use of a cell phone and the applications on that cell phone as required.
  • Use of interoffice e-mail system.
  • Use of courier related and other software applications to complete tasks as, or if, required.
  • Attend meetings as required.
• Work with co-workers to assure proper maintenance of courier vehicles so that they stay clean and in good mechanical condition, including appropriate inspections and maintenance.
• Collect data and maintain logs and/or records as requested.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned. For example, the Courier may be assigned to deliver, set up, and/or tear down equipment for special functions, some of which are outside of Chester County.

SCHEDULE: 2 days per week - 5.5 hours per day

Additional days may be required based on operational needs, including staff coverage and seasonal demands.

2026-2027 RATE:

$16.51 - $17.37 per hour (based upon relevant experience)

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.