Mail Handler/Mail Handler Trainee 1st Shift Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (two positions)

UConn Careers•Storrs, CT

12d•$41,213 - $55,176•Onsite

About The Position

UConn’s Facilities Operations Department has two job openings for a Mail Handler or Mail Handler Trainee positions. These are permanent, full-time positions, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 37.5 hours per week with an unpaid half an hour for lunch. These positions report to the Mail Services Supervisor. These positions are categorized as “Open to the Public", however, current, qualified UConn NP-2 employees will be given preference in the hiring process. The salary for a current UConn NP-2 employee will be determined at the time of job offer based on the employee’s current job classification and step and is non-negotiable. If both positions are not filled by qualified, UConn NP-2 employees, applications submitted by external applicants would then be considered and evaluated. The hourly rate of pay is $22.26/hour for the Mail Handler job classification and the hourly rate of pay is $21.06/hour for the Mail Handler Trainee job classification; these pay rates are non-negotiable for those new to State Employment. These positions offer a full benefits package including medical and dental insurance. UConn offers the following benefits for NP-2 employees: Excellent and affordable healthcare options Full benefits package including medical and dental insurance. For more information, please visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/employee-benefits-overview/ Employee retirement benefits (SERS Retirement plan). For more information, please visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/retirement/ The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/ . These positions are categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Must be willing to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that affect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to work non-premium holidays.

Requirements

Skills oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills
Ability to follow oral and written instructions; perform basic arithmetic computations; utilize computer software
Mechanical ability
Knowledge of U.S. Postal Service regulations, rates, and classes of mail (Mail Handler ONLY)
Ability to operate computerized and mechanical postal processing equipment (Mail Handler ONLY)
One (1) year of experience in a mail service or postal operation involving the operation and maintenance of mail service equipment (Mail Handler ONLY)
Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above (Mail Handler Trainee)
Applicants must have a current motor vehicle operator license

Nice To Haves

Ability to multi-task
Ability to lift 70 lb. packages per USPS regulations
Knowledge of mail piece design
Knowledge of bulk mail postage regulations
Ability to troubleshoot mail processing equipment
Ability to fill in costs on customer invoices
Demonstrated customer service experience
Experience communicating effectively through both verbal and written methods; considerable interpersonal skills
Supervisory ability

Responsibilities

Sorts, distributes, and routes incoming and interoffice mail
Operates automatic postage application equipment, mail inserters, and weight scales
Weighs and stamps postaged, 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
Receives training to perform tasks as outlined in the specification for the class of Mail Handler
Weighs and operates automatic postage application equipment, scales, mail inserters, and related mail equipment
Loads and unloads mail vehicles, tray sacks, or carts of mail
May be required to open and inspect mail
May sign for mail
May drive state vehicles