Postal Service Assistant - St. John Fisher University : Job Details

Position Details Posting Summary Position Title Postal Service Assistant Overview St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background. The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge. We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community. Job Responsibilities Performing Postal Center operations including reception, sortation, and delivery of mail and packages from various carriers, (USPS, UPS, FedEx, & others). Pick-up and delivery of campus mail at USPS General Mail Facility. Frequent lifting of heavy packages and large containers of mail. Packaging and processing outgoing mail, operating postal equipment. Performing campus delivery runs in Kearney Administration Building and all other campus locations as necessary. Forwarding of mail and packages to students who have moved off campus. Assisting at service counter, answering phones and email, selling postage. Maintaining records for the Business Reply and Postage Due accounts as well as Periodicals and Standard Mail. May fill in for Postal Services Coordinator as necessary and perform other Postal Center functions as assigned. Perform other miscellaneous duties such as cleaning work areas and equipment, covering Print Center window and phones as necessary. Assist Postal Services Coordinator with hiring, scheduling, and training of student employees. Other duties and training as assigned. Education / Experience EDUCATION: High School graduate. EXPERIENCE: Two years of postal experience in business or US Postal Service is desirable. Aptitude for math, mechanical skills for working with machinery. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred. Must have valid driver's license. Competencies / Skills Must be able to lift large containers of mail and operate equipment. Must have strong computer skills and know how to repair and maintain any equipment in the mailroom. Should be able to read accurately and quickly and have solid finger and manual dexterity. Need to be organized, work independently, and meet deadlines. Must pay close attention to detail. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Above average amount of standing, walking and reaching throughout the day - Heavy lifting often required (50-60 lbs.). - High degree of mental concentration required for accurate work. - Ability to think through clearly amid changing priorities and circumstances. - Maintain professional attitude and demeanor in difficult situations. - Ability to multitask in a very busy work environment. - Exercise sound judgment. - Maintain high level of confidentiality. Supervision of Employees Frequent supervision of student employees. Work Environment Well lighted, air-conditioned work area. No windows, concrete floors. Outdoor delivery routes in all types of weather conditions; foot, vehicle. Equipment to be Used PC driven postage/mail processor, package tracking terminal, FedEx shipping terminal, PC with Microsoft suite of products, various other related finishing and mailing machines. Job Type Full-time Work Hours 40 hours per week 7:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday Special Conditions for EligibilityMinimum Number of References Requested 1 EEO Statement It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees. The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-###-####), email ([email protected][email protected]>), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-###-####). Work Location 3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 FLSA Non-Exempt Salary / Hourly Range $17.00 - $20.00 per hour Notes The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here Posting Detail Information Posting Number S00752P Desired Start Date 08/27/2025 Open DateOpen Until FilledSpecial Instructions to Applicant