University Courier & Print Shop Assistant
Athens State UniversityPosition Information Department/College Public Relations, Marketing & Publications Position Title University Courier & Print Shop Assistant Job Category Staff Posting Number 00557 FLSA Non-Exempt Full or Part Time Full-Time Other Temporary No If Temporary, number of months Position Summary Information Duties The University Courier & Print Shop Assistant will perform a variety of courier and delivery duties, utilizing a motor vehicle as necessary to ensure the proper distribution of mail, materials, and supplies. Additionally, the individual will assist with print-related tasks, including operating digital printing equipment, laminators, cutters, and miscellaneous finishing equipment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Open, sort, and deliver incoming mail and intercampus mail on a daily schedule; sort, fold, seal, and meter outgoing mail; pick-up and deliver packages and other related materials and/or supplies as assigned. Ensure outgoing mail postage expense is charged to individual departments in an accurate manner. Perform periodic inventory reconciliation of mail-related supply items and postage. Follow USPS guidelines to ensure all postal procedures and policies are followed correctly. Operate a variety of print shop equipment, including bindery, folder, paper drill, cutter, staplers, laminators, etc. Assist with folding, inserting, and processing print jobs and orders for both internal and external customers. Perform special errands and other duties as assigned. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED : This type of work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions generally acquired through a partial high school education. Must have a clean driving record and able to pass background check. Ability to maintain confidentiality and high ethical standards. Ability to use and operate a computer and associated standard office software. Ability to provide effective and responsive service to University departments. Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively. Must possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to operate various vehicles related to the delivery of mail and packages, including motorized vehicles, carts, hand trucks, pallet jack, etc. Must be able to lift over 20 pounds often and over 50 pounds occasionally. Knowledge of U.S. Postal Services regulations and laws and familiarity with mail room operations and procedures, along with the use of postal meters. WORKING CONDITIONS : Daily travel to deliver mail, supplies, and other requested deliveries Must be able to occasionally adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds in all directions; Occasionally tasked with moving objects up to 50 pounds Must be able to pull/push heavy objects using a hand truck as needed Ability to crouch, kneel, bend, reach above head, and ascend/descend a ladder Frequently tasked with repeating motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers Occasionally uses printing machinery as a drill press, cutting machine, and laminator as needed Frequently uses near vision for tasks involving computers, reading small print, etc. Frequently uses far vision for the ability to see a person or object Occasionally exposed to noisy environments when using machinery Salary Schedule Salary Range: $33,070 – $41,337 To view salary schedules visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human-resources/resources/salary-schedule-tables Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Posting Detail Information University Information Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Approximately 3,000 students each semester have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where over 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 95% of the students a…