Postal Clerk

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester is hiring for a full-time Mailroom position within the Mail-Fac & Services department. The role involves receiving, sorting, routing mail, and supporting the university community with bulk mail operations.

Scheduling runs 8:00am to 4:30pm, with a 40-hour work week on-site at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma and 1 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 1 year of related experience required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts, and routes all mail types and records for bulk mail operations.
• Loads mail bags and handles materials required to complete tasks.
• Conducts customer interactions and retail transactions, including money handling.

Skills

Mailroom equipment use

Cash handling

Customer interaction

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Cash register

Postal scales

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: 100085 Mail-Fac & Services

Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URG 103 H

Compensation Range: $18.00 - $25.14

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

• Receives, sorts, and routes mail. Performs all functions relating to the University community bulk mail operation. Determines proper receiving office and forwards or returns to sender in accordance with pre-determined instructions.

SCHEDULE 8:00am to 4:30pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receives, sorts, and routes all types of mail, including mail which requires some interpretation of location, recipient, and postal class. Records and signs for packages. Sorts and processes University interdepartmental mail. Loads mail bags and handles materials required to complete tasks.
• Records postage due and business reply mail on appropriate logs. Weighs, presorts, and applies postage on all University outgoing mail. Sorts by zip code on bulk mailings.
• Conducts customer interaction and retail transactions, including money handling.
• Makes searches to determine proper receiving office and forwards or returns to sender in accordance with pre-determined instructions or own judgment.
• Sets up, makes minor adjustments, and operates all mailroom equipment necessary to complete tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School diploma and 1 year of related experience required

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to use scales, meters, machines for bundle tying, stamping, addressing, inserting and folding, computer terminal, and cash register required

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.