Mailroom Attendant

Overview

This position will be responsible for sorting, logging and distributing mail and packages residents and office staff at University Center.

Responsibilities

• Log and distribute packages and package slips on a daily basis
• Sort and distribute mail
• Coordinate the pick-up and delivery of appropriate carriers
• Assist residents and guests with receiving packages and mail
• Provide assistance with inquiries regarding mail and package deliveries over the phone or in person
• Assist residents with opening mailboxes with combinations
• Maintain the mailroom to ensure it is clean and organized
• Interact with residents, employees and mail carriers on a daily basis
• Performing other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications

Education/Experience and Technical Requirements:

• Ability to maintain a neat and organized work space
• Excellent customer service
• Excellent communication skill
• Ability to quickly learn new computer software programs
• Ability to ready, write and speak English fluently
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, practice time management, and prioritize tasks
• Able to work at least one Saturday and Sunday each month
• Must be available to work during spring, summer and fall terms
• Must be enrolled part or full time to Columbia College Chicago, DePaul University, Robert Morris University or Roosevelt University

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to stand for a long period of time
• Able to lift 50 lbs. or more from the ground to counter height continuously during scheduled shifts
• Able to lift 25 lbs. from waist to overhead shelves continuously during scheduled shifts
• Ability to lift and reach items up to 6 above the ground without assistance
• Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment and materials in loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i. e., a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.