Temporary Skilled Crafts/Trade

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a full-time temporary worker for Receiving and Mail Services to assist with processing the university’s mail and distributing goods delivered to campus. Duties include supporting drivers, unloading mail, sorting residence hall mail, and assisting with bulk mail projects.

Qualifications emphasize reliability, punctuality and teamwork, with experience from summer jobs, internships or volunteer work.

Qualifications

• Work experience including summer jobs, internships or volunteer work.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist Mail & Receiving drivers with deliveries to main campus and Health Science campus; ride as passenger in delivery vehicles and distribute mail.
• Assist with unloading US mail from UGA vehicles and loading/unloading delivery vehicles.
• Sort residence hall mail each morning and deliver to designated mailrooms for the residence halls.
• Assist with bulk mail projects including envelope stuffing, collating, or bag filling tasks as assigned.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Teamwork

Effective communicator

Active listener

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Education

Work experience, including summer jobs, internships & volunteer work

Job description

Position Summary

This is a position of trust. This is a full-time temporary position working in Receiving and Mail Services. Responsibilities include assisting with the processing of university’s mail and distributing goods delivered to the university.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist Mail & Receiving drivers with deliveries to main campus and Health Science campus. Ride as a passenger in the delivery vehicles and distribute mail and packages to departments (60%)
• Assist with unloading US mail from UGA vehicles and loading/unloading UGA delivery vehicles (20%)
• Assist with sorting residence hall mail each morning and delivering to designated mailrooms for the residence halls (10%)
• Assist with bulk mail projects including envelope stuffing, collating, or bag filling tasks as assigned (10%)

Relevant/Preferred Education and Experience

Work experience, including summer jobs, internships & volunteer work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Dependable, punctual, good attitude, willingness to learn, teamwork, effective communicator and active listener.

Physical Demands

Frequently needed to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally push/pull, lift and/or move heavy items.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

Contact Details

Recruitment Contact: Dwayne Weaver
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]