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Clerk, Mailroom I
Job Number: 2018-32086
Category: Administrative Support
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Postal Services - W844610
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 09
Union Code: Union Position-W28-SHARE
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Dec. 13, 2018

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direct supervision of the supervisor or designee, the Mailroom Clerk I receives, sorts, and distributes all incoming and outgoing mail for the Medical School and various off-site locations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Receive and sort all incoming mail by department for delivery including various off-site locations
  • Look up mailing addresses when addressee not known
  • Deliver all incoming mail and interoffice mail by department and collects outgoing mail
  • Examine collected mail for proper distribution (On-Campus mail, Off-site mail, United States Postal Service mail and Overnight mail)
  • Weigh outgoing mail and affixes the proper postage using appropriate agency shipping system
  • Perform various records keeping assignments for all accountable mail to insure proper cost allocation
  • Interact with customers to assist them in complying with various agency regulations and procedures
  • Maintain shipping equipment and notifies the Supervisor when equipment is not running properly
  • Assist other members of the department as needed
  • Perform other duties as required 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience
  • Capable of pushing mail cart and lifting carrying of heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to understand verbal or written instructions
  • Basic computer knowledge required
  • Demonstrated ability to read names and address on mail
  • Basic math skills required for weighing mail and determining the correct postage
  • Capable of walking and standing for extended periods of time
  • Motor coordination in order to rapidly and accurately sort mail
  • Ability to travel to off-site locations

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the direct supervision of the supervisor or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

High degree of activity and lifting of objects up to 50 pounds

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