Copy Center​/Mail Technician

Position Summary

Operates Copy Center, mailroom, and manages accountability of equipment and supplies. Provides customer service, and customer complaint resolution. Work requires knowledge of the operation, use and maintenance of copying and mailroom equipment, mail handling and distribution procedures, equipment and supply inventory and control processes, and supervisory practices and techniques.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants). Additionally, this job classification is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Sets up, operates, and maintains complex color and black/white high-speed copiers, inserters, laminators, poster makers, binding equipment, and mailing equipment
• Assists the Publishing Services Administrator with printing, copying, binding, and mailing jobs/projects for outside customers and/or other City employees
• Obtains and prints, copies, binds, and/or laminates original files or documents, as requested
• Operates electronic postage scale and postage machine; determines correct postage; sorts, weighs, and stamps all outgoing U.S. mail
• Receives invoices; remits payments; logs payments, reconciles P-Card transactions, and creates purchase orders
• Orders and maintains supplies needed for operations
• Interacts with vendors and delivery personnel ensuring accuracy
• Interacts with other City employees by email, telephone and in person to establish needs and schedules
• Maintains postage records for chargebacks to City departments; processes paperwork to refill postage meter and keeps appropriate records of large department mailings
• Provides training on new equipment requirements and usage
• Picks up mail at Post Office and delivers to City mail room, sorts and redistributes
• Periodically distributes inter-office mail to facilities throughout the City
• Coordinates and directs other Copy Center/mail room personnel for efficiency and effective operations
• Coordinates task completion priorities and schedules work accordingly
• Maintains safety protocols while operating Copy Center/Mail room equipment
• Performs related work as required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
• One (1) year of customer service and the ability to perform operations on a variety of high-speed copy machines, print shop and mailing equipment.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
• Prior working experience and/or knowledge on operations of a variety of high-speed copy machines, print shop and mailing equipment is preferred.
• To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

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 to perform the essential functions.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.