Mail Handler (37.5 Hour)

Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) is accepting applications for a Mail Handler position.  This position is located in CCSU Mail Services, and is  a full time (37.5 hours per week) position on first shift.  The incumbent in this position is accountable for independently performing a full range of Mail Handler duties including the receipt, processing and distribution of mail.

In accordance with the Maintenance bargaining unit contract, applications for transfer/promotion from CSCU Board of Regents Institution employees will have preference over new hires.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State employee.  This position will be filled in accordance with Reemployment/SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.  Candidates that meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening must specify their qualifications on their application.

A valid driver's license is required.

All candidates for employment at Central CT State University are subject to a pre-employment background investigation including criminal background check, federal sanctions, and reference checks.  Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation.  Later in the recruitment process, current BOR employees may be required to provide their two most recent performance appraisals.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Kathy Callahan at KCallahan@ccsu.edu.

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the receipt, processing and distribution of mail.

Sorts, distributes and routes incoming and interoffice mail; operates automatic postage application equipment, mail inserters, and weight scales; weighs and stamps postaged, franked or metered mail; drives state vehicles in the delivery of United States and interagency mail; picks up and delivers mail at United States Post Offices; signs for insured, certified, registered and special delivery mail; updates and maintains records; may maintain daily cash records; schedules vehicle maintenance; provides postal service assistance to customers; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of U.S. Postal Service regulations, rates and classes of mail; some oral and written communication skills; some interpersonal skills; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to perform basic arithmetic computations; ability to utilize computer software; ability to operate computerized and mechanical postal processing equipment; some mechanical ability.

One (1) year of experience in a mail service or postal operation involving the operation and maintenance of mail service equipment.

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

1. Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
2. A physical examination may be required.

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weight.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.