PT Service Worker II

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women members of underrepresented groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Position will remain open until filled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
Picking up mail at the US Post Office sorting mail for delivery and delivering mail on campus
Processing of the mail
Receiving and scanning parcels/packages into the Tracking System that electronically notifies students of the delivery
Loading student mailboxes
Preparing bulk mailings in compliance with USPS regulations
Shipping packages
Responding to a job request from an office and helping with their mailing needs
Working with offices to obtain what they need for a planned mailing project
Paying Federal Express bills and other office bills on a timely basis
Ordering supplies for the office machines and supplies for mailing
The ability to periodically supervise and instruct student workers employed in the Mail Center and the Student Post Office on the handling and processing of mailings both inbound and outbound
The ability to operate all mail processing equipment
Maintaining and driving the mail vehicle
Assisting customers with warehouse inventory needs
Ordering receiving stocking and issuing of inventory from the warehouse
Performing inventory audits
Data entry to ensure warehouse inventory is maintained at the appropriate stock level
Staging of inventory and non-inventory materials for maintenance work orders
Using the Inventory and Work Management systems effectively to perform necessary inventory management and materials staging functions.

• Driver for large passenger vans that are scheduled to transport students and other campus constituents to both local and regional destinations (CDL not required).

Providing excellent customer service via written and verbal communications
Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s)
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers needs while following company procedures.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Diversity Oriented - Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders including being mindful of experiences related but not limited to: age gender race ethnicity religion socio-economic status LGBTQ and/or job type.
Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Experience: Experience with USPS rules and regulations is preferred. Minimum six months to one-year prior experience in a mailroom setting is preferred. Prior warehouse operation experience is preferred. Experience using CMMS and inventory management software is preferred.
Computer Skills
Computer proficiencies and associated skill set. Proficiency with G-Mail Google Microsoft Office. Ability to process Excel spreadsheets Mail Merge documents import and export data files etc. required.
Ability to learn various software support programs associated with mail duties inventory management and work management.
Communication/Language: Basic: Ability to read listen to and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to write and communicate simple correspondence.
Math Ability: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.
Certificates & Licenses: Valid US drivers license required. Must be able to achieve a forklift operator certification.
Other Requirements
This position requires self-initiative and good independent judgment.
Being familiar with USPS postal regulations and the postal equipment used to process mailings is absolutely imperative for this position to be functional.
Must be able to stand and walk daily in course of performing duties (sorting mall delivering mail picking up mail processing etc.)
Must be able to push/pull large postal APC units mail carts and inventory materials daily (inside and outside of buildings)
Must be able to lift/carry mail tubs and trays frequently (generally in association with bulk mailings)
Must be able to assemble mailings for processing (good hand/eye dexterity and coordination)
Must be able to work in inclement weather (snow rain ice heat etc.)
Having the ability to do minor repairs or adjustments to the mail machines and associated equipment also desirable.
Must be able to operate a forklift
Must be able to access inventory materials from overhead storage areas
Must be a team player (shared responsibilities)
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be creative in looking at alternative solutions and methods to streamline processing and handling of mail
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demands Lift/Carry
Stand
Walk
Sit
Handling / Fingering
Reach Outward
Reach Above Shoulder
Climb
Crawl
Squat or Kneel
Bend F (Frequently)
F (Frequently)
F (Frequently)
C (Constantly)
O (Occasionally)
O (Occasionally)
O (Occasionally)
O (Occasionally)
O (Occasionally)
O (Occasionally) 10 lbs or less
11-20 lbs
21-50 lbs
51-100 lbs
Over 100 lbs
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less
13-25 lbs
26-40 lbs
41-100 lbs F (Frequently)
F (Frequently)
O (Occasionally)
O (Occasionally)
O (Occasionally)
F (Frequently)
F (Frequently)
F (Frequently)
O (Occasionally)
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near Distance Peripheral Depth Perception)
Hearing (Auditory perception or audition)

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work within the Service Center building and within the Student Post Office as well as on the campus as a whole for mail delivery and pick up duties. Job can involve exposure to extreme outdoor conditions while doing mail delivery and excessive noise in the Mail Center and the Warehouse.

We are proud to recognize the active participation of faculty and staff in adding to the heritage of building and supporting vibrant intellectual and creative lives for students and for ourselves. Principles of collaboration respect for each other diversity freedom of expression accountability and service guide the daily decisions and interactions across campus.

DePauw University in affirmation of its commitment to excellence endeavors to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in its hiring promotion compensation and admission procedures. Institutional decisions regarding hiring promotion compensation and admission will be based upon a persons qualifications and/or performance without regard to race color creed religion national origin sexual orientation disability age gender gender identity or gender expression except where religion gender or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification.

DePauw Universitys goals and commitments are best served if the institution reflects the diversity of our society; hence DePauw seeks diversity in all areas and levels of employment and abides by all local state and federal regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. The University admits hires and promotes individuals upon their qualities and merits.

Employee Benefits Overview

There are many benefits offered to DePauw Employees.

For full time benefits eligible employees these benefits include medical dental and vision insurance. Basic Life insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability are paid for by DePauw University. Full time employees may elect to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for themselves and their voluntary benefitsTuition Remission and Exchange as well as Relocation Allowance are also employee benefits. Seethe Benefits Hub.

All employees may participate in the retirement savings plan as well as employee discounts and access to University resources.

At DePauw we recognize that our employees need to balance work and home. Please refer to University Policies forVacation TimePersonal Time(hourly)andSick Timepolicies in theEmployee Handbookfor more information on these and other benefits. When you need support theCigna Employee Assistancebenefit is available to all employees and their households.

ENJOY ACCESS TO THE AMAZING FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS DEPAUW UNIVERSITY HAS TO OFFER SUCH AS:

• Welch Fitness Center and wellness classes
• Indoor Tennis and Track Center
• University Libraries
• Peeler art galleries
• Green Center for the Performing Arts events and programs
• Ubben lecture series
• Free athletic events
• Bookstore and Starbucks (Greencastle) discounts
• Employee discounted meal plan
• Free parking
• Nature park including walking and biking trails
• Personal duplicating and printing discounts

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