Postal Clerk
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Administrative/Clerical
Data Entry, Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Seasonal / Summer, Clerical
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora
- Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular Time Type:
Full time Scheduled Weekly
Hours:
40 Department: 100085 Mail-Fac & Services
Work Shift:
UR
- Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 103 H Compensation Range: $18.00 - $25.14 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Receives, sorts, and routes mail. Performs all functions relating to the University community bulk mail operation. Determines proper receiving office and forwards or returns to sender in accordance with pre-determined instructions. SCHEDULE 8:00am to 4:30pm ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Receives, sorts, and routes all types of mail, including mail which requires some interpretation of location, recipient, and postal class. Records and signs for packages.
Sorts and processes University interdepartmental mail. Loads mail bags and handles materials required to complete tasks. Records postage due and business reply mail on appropriate logs. Weighs, presorts, and applies postage on all University outgoing mail. Sorts by zip code on bulk mailings. Conducts customer interaction and retail transactions, including money handling. Makes searches to determine proper receiving office and forwards or returns to sender in accordance with pre-determined instructions or own judgment.
Sets up, makes minor adjustments, and operates all mailroom equipment necessary to complete tasks. Other duties as assigned.
High School diploma and 1 year of related experience required Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge,Skills and Abilities
Ability to use scales, meters, machines for bundle tying, stamping, addressing, inserting and folding, computer terminal, and cash register required
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