Handler II

Job Summary

The Handler II supports the daily operations of the mail room and/or shipping and receiving. Typical duties include receiving, sorting, and delivering mail, packages, and deliveries.

About the Role

This position requires a high school diploma and three years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions. Recent experience operating a personal computer and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Workday) is preferred. Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Receives, sorts, and processes incoming mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Affords assistance with special offsite delivery runs as needed.
• Picks up and prepares outgoing deliveries, returns, packages, and mail.
• Records incoming deliveries and mail, tags incoming capital assets as required.
• Records outgoing deliveries and mail, including postage and shipping charges for monthly departmental charge backs.
• Completes special mailing projects for the university such as bulk mailings.
• Affords assistance in locating items from warehouse storage.
• Performs routine maintenance and control of all equipment.
• Maintains workspace and vehicles in a clean and orderly manner.
• Serves as essential personnel and provides assistance in the event of an emergency on campus.
• Affords support to other areas within the Physical Plant as necessary, including recycling collection, campus cleanup, or inventory of surplus property.
• Provides backup support during supervisor absences, assisting with routes and billing procedures as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma and three years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Recent experience operating a personal computer and proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Workday).
• Valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) applications.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn postal machinery and package tracking equipment.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to safely maneuver a service vehicle to load and offload deliveries into and out of buildings.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty, staff, students, outside vendors, and the general public.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and environments.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines due to time sensitive mail.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Reliability and goal-oriented behavior.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Postal machinery and package tracking knowledge.
• Inventory control understanding.
• Time management and project prioritization.
• Vehicle operation and safety.
• Record keeping and report preparation.
• Customer service and teamwork.
• Adaptability and stress management.
• Legal and procedural knowledge.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$19.00 to $22.00

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Company Information

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.