The Mail Carrier performs duties related to the collection and distribution of mail and parcels. Tasks are highly defined and follow clear operating policies and procedures. Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. This position pays $15.90/hour, or applicable transfer rate.

• Processes all types of incoming mail accepting, sorting, and boxing the incoming U.S. Mail and shipments via other carriers according to Mail Services, the Postal Service, and other carriers’ guidelines, procedures, goals, and deadlines.
• Processes UPS, Federal Express and US postal service materials following all applicable rules and regulations, and maintaining appropriate records.
• Operates mail truck or van in order to transport materials.
• Provides basic customer service regarding postal service questions and general troubleshooting.
• Performs basic office duties such as preparing mailings.
• Maintains records or logs of operations.
• May assign/delegate work assignments and smaller projects to student workers and/or temporary employees; may encourage teamwork and group efforts; may troubleshoot problems and issues commensurate with relevant experience.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Valid Maine driver’s license.
• Demonstrated experience performing routine, detailed work in an accurate and organized manner in order to apply UPS, Federal Express and US postal service rules and regulations, and to prepare/maintain related records.
• A commitment to understanding and applying safe work methods while maintaining a sense of purpose in completing tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, and the interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with coworkers, supervisors, the campus community, and external clients and customers in a pleasant and proactive manner.
• Experience providing exemplary customer service and a commitment to understanding and exceeding customer expectations with a cheerful sense of urgency.

Position typically requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the ability to drive, normally requiring a valid Maine driver’s license.

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: June 20, 2023
Interviews to begin no earlier than: June 26, 2023
Tentative start date: July 31, 2023

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Sam D'Angelo at samuel.dangelo@maine.edu or 207-581-3760.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).