Mail Courier

Company: Foothills Park & Recreation District
Location: Littleton
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPosition: Mail CourierPay Rate: $18.25/hourUnder supervision of the Executive Assistant, this position is responsible for mail sorting, stamping and efficient pick-up and delivery of mail, parcels, and other items among the District's various facilities, agents, and the U. S. Post Office. This includes delivery of daily deposits from facilities, golf courses and pools to the District Office. The Mail Courier will spend the vast majority of the work day driving a District vehicle unaccompanied from one facility to another, leaving the vehicle to deliver/pick-up mail and other items. This will require navigating streets with heavy vehicle and/or pedestrian traffic in all types of weather conditions. Delivery and pick-up of mail and other items involve lifting, carrying or otherwise transporting heavy bundles, containing mail items.The Mail Courier typically works on average 20-25 hours/week and the schedule is typically Monday-Friday 8am - 1:30 pm.Job Duties:

• Responsible for the pick-up and delivery of items placed in the District's inter-office mail system including mail, other postal items, daily deposits, and/or special deliveries.
• Ensure inter-office mail arrives at its destination in a timely manner by following a prescribed route and schedule.
• Process all incoming and outgoing mail and maintains and monitors the postage meter.
• Ensure processing of priority items to meet out-going United States Postal Service requirements by including: sealing, stamping, sorting, bundling and delivering to the U.S. Post Office.
• Uses a postal scale to determine proper postage for outgoing mail and sorts, routes and delivers incoming mail.
• Respond to customer questions regarding mail and package shipping.
• Performs minor routine weekly maintenance on the District courier vehicle.Physical Requirements:Ability to sit/drive/maneuver vehicles for extended periods of time. Requires the ability to sit, walk, stand, bend kneel, stoop, reach and lift. Must be able to push, pull or balance in performance of job duties. Must have the ability to lift a maximum of 30 pounds unassisted and up to 75 pounds with assistance. Vision requirements include: near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, color vision. Requires the ability to express and to receive both oral and written communication.
  
  
  • Graduation from high school or completion of GED and one (1) year related mail-processing experience.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must be insurable by the District carrier at the onset and for the duration of employment.
  • Ability to operate a variety of office machines including postage meter and scale and copy machine.
  • Knowledge of the United States Postal Service regulations regarding specialty shipping; size, postage and packaging regulations; and special services.
  • Skill in operating a vehicle in a safe, manner under a time schedule, heavy traffic and/or inclement weather conditions.
    
    Benefits:As a Part-Time Foothills employee, benefits include:
    • Accrued sick time (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
    • FREE use of our recreation/fitness centers, swimming pools, and ice arena
    • Discounts on recreation classes and golf
    • Wellness Program
    • Scholarship Program
    • Eligible to participate in 401(k) planAbout UsCreating Community, Enhancing Health, Inspiring Play! We fulfill our mission by providing a variety of recreational services, programs and activities for both youth and adults. We operate three recreation centers, two golf courses, a two-sheet ice arena, swimming pools, and two indoor sports facilities. In addition, we maintain 68 park sites and over 30 miles in trails. Joining our team means you will contribute to the well-being of your community.

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