District Messenger

POSITION: District Messenger (12 Month – Civil Service Position) - PRIOR LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED AND NECESSARY!

LOCATION: Peekskill City School District

DESCRIPTION: Under direct supervision, incumbents of this position provide a pick-up and delivery service involving the operation of an automobile, light truck, or van, or within walking distance. Incumbent delivers mail, records, packages, films and other materials to points both within and outside a municipality or school district. Clerical work is limited to keeping records concerning such deliveries. Incumbent may also perform additional simple clerical tasks when not performing delivery functions. Does related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Either:
• (a) completion of two (2) years of high school or trade school or;
• (b) two (2) years of work experience.
• Prior law enforcement experience preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background check;
• Possession, at time of appointment, of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State appropriate to equipment driven. The appointing authority is responsible for verifying and ensuring that candidate meets these conditions at time of appointment and throughout the course of employment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Picks up and delivers mail, records, films, packages, cartons, reports, and other materials on foot or by automobile to offices/buildings both within and outside of the school district;
• Sorts incoming mail and prepares mail for delivery, as required;
• Stamps and seals outgoing mail;
• Transports food inventory and prepared lunches to schools within the district;
• Keeps record of items received and delivered;
• Operates an automobile, light truck or van;
• Delivers bank deposits;
• May clean, wash and maintain automobile or light truck used for deliveries;
• May perform duplicating assignments when not involved with deliveries;
• May use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES:

• Good knowledge of safety precautions involved in the operation of light automotive equipment;
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle;
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions;
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position;
• Ability to get along well with others;
• Dependability;
• Courtesy;
• Neat personal appearance;
• Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

WORK SCHEDULE: Follows the twelve (12) month school district fiscal calendar. Monday – Friday (when district is open). Works up to 2 ½ - 3 hours per day (anticipated) (start time 9:30am)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Facilities II

STARTING DATE: September 2026 (Anticipated)

CLOSING DATE Open until filled.

SALARY $30/hour. (General Fund.)

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30