Mail Services Clerk - Part-Time - UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG : Job Details

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: University of Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA

Position Type: Staff

Education Level: None

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Part time

Job Category: Customer Service

Description

JOB PURPOSE: Provides various mail services duties for the campus community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

? Daily drives a Mail Services vehicle and picks up mail from the local U.S. Postal Service location.

? Sorts incoming letters, mail flats, magazines, newspapers, parcels, etc. Packs mail in pouches, and loads mail in vehicles.

? Makes campus mail deliveries and off-campus deliveries/pickups as needed.

? Provides superior customer service in all service customer interactions.

? Utilizes Qtrak software for the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.

? Prepares for outgoing letters/parcels sent via the U.S. Postal Service for pickup by Automated Mailing representative. This includes ensuring proper labeling and packaging for all outgoing mail.

? Ensures proper maintenance of student mailboxes.

? Advises departments of U. S. Postal Service regulations and techniques for cost savings and efficiency.

? Aids the campus community in tracking incoming or outgoing packages, as applicable.

? Maintains a neat, clean, and organized work area.

? Maintains records of student mailboxes, packages, mailing dates, and other required information.

? Sells postage stamps or other basic mailing supplies, via Square software.

? Assists the Mail Services Specialist with daily operations and responsibilities.

? Cross trains in the campus store to assist with inventory and other duties, as needed.

? Receive and track inventory for the campus store.

? Performs any other related duties as may be required.

EQUIPMENT USED:

? University vehicle[s] and utility carts

? Hand truck / Push Carts

? Point of Sale System[s] ? Ipad and mobile devices

? Telephone

? Scales

? Computer and printer

MANUALS AND REFERENCES:

? U.S. Postal Service Manuals

? Common Carrier Charts and Rates

? Staff Handbook of Personnel Policies and Procedures

Schedule:

Monday- Friday with occasional weekends and holidays as required by the needs of the University.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

? Must have the ability to lift or otherwise maneuver heavy materials, weighing approximately 50 pounds unassisted. Ability to maneuver items up-to 100 pounds with assistance.

? Must work well in a high-pressured and face-paced environment.

? Basic understanding of operating instructions and processes for machines.

? Basic understanding of or the ability to learn locations and organizational structure of the company.

? Basic understanding of postage rates and regulations.

? Possesses strong organizational and clerical skills in order to ensure that every package and letter is delivered to the correct individual on time.

? Demonstrates basic computer skills for the purposes of data entry and reordering supplies as necessary.

? Shows strong professional and communications skills for dealing with the USPS and other employees within the facility.

? Displays the ability to multitask and perform many different duties-such as delivering mail, collecting mail and answering questions-all at the same time.

? Ability to correctly sort and distribute large amounts of mail.

? Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

? Ability to complete projects in a timely manner.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Must be able to pass a background check. Must have and have a valid Virginia driver's license.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High school diploma or the equivalent education is preferred.