Mail Handler (37.5 Hour) (CT STATE - TUNXIS CAMPUS)

State of Connecticut - State Colleges & Universities - Board of Regents -
Farmington, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$45,778 - $57,970 a year
12 days ago

Qualifications

Customer communication
Automobile maintenance requirements

Full Job Description

Are you hard working and seeking an opportunity to make an impact? If so, Join CT State and become a part of our dedicated team!

At CT State Community College, we value our employees and are seeking to add new talent to our team. We offer many opportunities for our employees to contribute and stand out as part of our continued success story. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate a true passion for what they do and reflect the culture and vision of CT State.

We are recruiting for a Mail Handler position for the Tunxis campus located in Farmington, CT.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Work Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Work Shift: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Office: Facilities Department
Location: 271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

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Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

ABOUT US:

In the State of Connecticut, CT State Community College is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. Our goal as a public higher education institution is to provide a high quality, affordable and accessible post-secondary education that enables students to achieve their life and career goals. CT State's mission and vision reflect the overarching objectives of providing excellent higher education and lifelong learning to all students, maintaining affordability and accessibility, and contributing to the economic growth of the state.

Selection Plan

To Apply:

In order to be considered for this job opening you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting.
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Important Information After You Apply:

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Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.
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Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Luisa Duluc, [email protected].

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the receipt, processing, and distribution of mail.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of U.S. Postal Service regulations, rates, and classes of mail;
Skills
- oral and written communication skills;
- interpersonal skills;
Ability to
- follow oral and written instructions;
- perform basic arithmetic computations;
- utilize computer software;
- operate computerized and mechanical postal processing equipment;
Mechanical ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of experience in a mail service or postal operation involving the operation and maintenance of mail service equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants with the following experience/training:

Minimum of 1 year experience in mail service distribution and processing.
Valid CT driver's license.
Experience providing customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Experience working with United States Postal Service, Federal Express, or UPS requirements.
Experience with inventory control and ordering supplies.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weight.

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Selection Plan

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORKING CONDITIONS

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