Mail Clerk, Mail Services
Indiana University

Department

MAIL SERVICES (BL-MAIL-IUBLA)

Department Information

Mail Services is here to help you with all your university business mailing needs!
It's our job to support the university's academic, administrative, and service units and students by delivering mail and providing related services in a timely, cost effective, and efficient manner.

Job Summary

• Sorts, bundles, and routes campus and USPS mail for distribution including other IU campuses and USPS.
• Identifies mail that is not prepared correctly and takes appropriate steps to remedy situation.
• Collects, sorts, and delivers campus and USPS mail within assigned building(s).
• Obtains signatures when delivering USPS registered, certified, insured, or express mailings.
• Serves as resource to building occupants regarding campus and USPS mail regulations.
• Answers customer questions and advises customers of different types of mailing options to decrease cost and increase efficiency.
• Keeps management aware of departmental moves within campus buildings.
• May determine most efficient and economical means of mailing. May operate metering and mailing equipment to weigh, affix USPS postage, and initiate billing.
• Inspects equipment for defects and proper operation and performs preventive maintenance as needed.
• Processes and balances daily reports documenting services completed.
• Maintains adequate mailing supplies such as postal forms, mail trays, etc.
• Serves as backup for other mail positions as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• 6 months previous experience with mail handling and postal operations

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Possesses a valid United States driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Knowledge of USPS Postal regulations and ability to stay abreast of regulatory changes
• Ability to learn and memorize campus locations
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to read mail labels and bin information

Working Conditions / Demands

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 70 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

Salary plan and grade: SM1MS
This is an AFSCME union covered position.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Operations

Job Family: Mail Services

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Campus Safety and Security

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Contact Us

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Telephone: 812-856-1234

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