Post Office Clerk

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

SUMMARY

Responsible for processing mail and packages, keeping accurate records and familiarity with postal equipment, as well as ability to interact with students and employees in friendly professional manner and perform specialized duties as described below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned within classification.

1. Process incoming, outgoing and College mail and packages, including forwarding of mail 
2. Pick up, sort and deliver mail/packages as required
3. Assign mail boxes for faculty, staff and students as required
4. Ensure outgoing mail conforms to United States Post Office rates and requirements
5. Greet customers, maintain facilities, check ID’s and sell postage as assigned, complete sales on POS system. Operate computerized, electronic, and automated mailing equipment
6. Certify and insure College mail where required
7. Maintain a faculty, staff, student package area
8. Distribute flyers as indicated on job tickets
9. Operate post office vehicles as assigned and maintain gas/mileage record log as assigned
10. Log and capture mail volumes and meter readings
11. Wear uniform and safety shoes per Union contract
12. Maintain an interest in learning new ideas
13. Ability to speak and listen effectively and respectfully with supervisors, customers, and employees of the College
14. Maintain an appropriate image and dress
15. Establish and maintain a high level of customer service

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have one year retail experience and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); one year demonstrated proficiency with computers and experience operating cash registers and handling money.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as postal documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak and listen effectively with supervisors/customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Ability to count money and make change appropriately.  Proficiency in using units of money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.  Ability to utilize or learn basic computer functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, or those who are not physically able, to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long intervals of time; walk, sit; perform repetitive motions; reach; climb; balance; crouch; talk; hear; possess a reasonable level of eye to hand coordination. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds with appropriate equipment and assistance. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, hot and/or cold conditions; moving mechanical parts. The noise level is usually moderate.

• The College reserves the right to reassign all personnel as necessary in the event of an absence or emergency
• May be required to attend employer sponsored classes or seminars aimed at improving skills
• Understand proper use of chemicals used in the performance of position duties and be familiar with the Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• May be required to work overtime or weekends with minimal notice
• Special mailings may be subcontracted based on availability of personnel, scheduling and size of mailings

Pay rate: $21.08/hour

Required documents needed to apply:

• On-line application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of Three References

 

EEO STATEMENT

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.

CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.