Mail Clerk, Housing

Overview

The University of Virginia seeks a Mail Clerk to assist in a busy mailroom.

The Mail Clerk serves as part of a team and works closely together daily with students, carriers, and mailroom staff. The mailroom provides services for over 6,000 on‑grounds students. The successful candidate is reliable, detail oriented, accurate in utilizing the mailroom’s computer system for receiving and distributing packages. Mail Clerks pick up, receive, sort and distribute external mail. They work with various carriers to receive and distribute packages.

They operate and maintain mailroom equipment and vehicles. Work is assigned at the task level and performed under direct supervision. Mail Clerks work in direct contact with members of the University community including students, staff and faculty.

• Pick up mail from the main post office using mailroom vehicles. Deliver packages and mail to satellite location using mailroom vehicles
• Sort mail into mailboxes and onto shelves; notify recipients of packages and uncollected mail; issue packages; assist customers with problems as requested
• Process undeliverable mail.
• Maintain Mail Preparation equipment and systems in proper working order; maintain the work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Coordinate with University Mail Services and Print as needed to support departmental operations

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure:
  Valid Virginia driver's license.

• Customer Service
• Basic computer knowledge preferred.

This position will require a significant amount of standing while sorting mail, etc. Additionally, lifting mail, carrying mail, etc. is required, as well as keyboarding.

• The anticipated salary is $19.00 - $21.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

• This is a non‑exempt‑level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on‑site.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non‑discrimination and equal opportunity employment.