Mail Courier - Temporary Position

Mail Courier - Temporary Position
Whitman College

WHITMAN COLLEGE

Located in the historic community of Walla Walla, Whitman's beautiful tree-lined campus is home to an intellectually dynamic, diverse, and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty and 1,500 students. With an endowment exceeding $700 million, fiercely loyal alumni, exceptional students, and accomplished faculty and staff, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence ranking as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country.

Whitman College is building a diverse academic community and especially encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college's learning environment. Whitman College is an EEO employer.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Campus Courier is responsible for picking up all incoming USPS mail and transporting all out-going mail to the downtown Post Office. The Courier will deliver all incoming parcels, letters and campus mail items to the on-campus departments. In addition to being responsible for mail delivery the Campus Courier will also assist in the sorting of mail and provide customer service at the Whitman College Post Office.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Pick up mail at the Walla Walla branch of the U.S. Post Office and deliver out-going mail from campus to the downtown mail dock.
2. Assist in the sorting of mail and preparation of on-campus mail delivery.

1. Deliver mail, packages, supplies, and printing orders to offices and departments around campus on a set schedule.
2. Upon department need, make unscheduled deliveries of supplies, printing orders, mail tubs/trays, etc.
3. Take bulk mailings upon their completion, to the Walla Walla Post Office by 3 p.m.
4. Perform minor maintenance on the courier vehicles, including fueling, checking fluids, interior cleaning and exterior washing.
5. Provide customer service at the college post office window as needed.
6. Be unfailingly courteous and sensitive to the needs of staff, faculty and students.
7. Maintain a neat and clean personal appearance.
8. Makes deliveries off campus as needed.
9. Complete other duties as assigned by the Post Office Supervisor.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The Campus Courier must be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

1. Ability to maintain a rigorous daily schedule with constant moving, bending and lifting.
2. Ability to lift and move numerous cartons on a daily basis weighing up to 50 pounds.
3. Ability to carry mail and packages up and down stairs.
4. Ability to operate equipment, including a vehicle, golf cart, postage meter and cash register.
5. Ability to alphabetize, pay attention to detail and be very accurate.
6. Ability to learn postage rates and regulations and count money.
7. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
8. Ability to accept direction from supervisor; work both independently and jointly with the other post office employees.
9. Ability to be reliable and function well under the pressure of deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate, valid driver's license. Must successfully pass driving record and background check, and employment physical required.

WORK HOURS & SALARY

This position will work approximately 20 hours/week through December 2021 with the potential for extended duration of employment. This position pays $16/hour.

All Whitman College employees are required to comply with the college's vaccination policy. More information can be found here.

APPLICATION REVIEW

Application review will begin on October 8 and continue until the position is filled.

START DATE

ASAP


For full application instructions and position description, visit https://whitman.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=118




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