Courier

Position Title:

Courier

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Salary Grade, if non-union:

Pay Grade, if union:

Non-Union or Specific Collective Bargaining Agreement:

AFSCME Union

Our Mission:

The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high quality education for all students.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity.

Custom Job Purpose:

This position exists to perform routine delivery of all internal and external mail for the entire district.

Essential Functions of this Job

Provides regular messenger and courier service between various schools, buildings, offices and facilities. Picks up and delivers mail, school materials, daily receipts, and equipment. Drives truck/van as required.

Keeps routine records and makes reports.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of school building and office locations within the County. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to sort and carefully handle mail and equipment. Ability to make routine records and reports. Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Education, Experience and/or Certification/License Requirements

Graduation from high school, or completion of a GED. State of Florida Drivers License; Class B required.

Work Context:

Requires standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the public. Requires the use of alternative communication systems such as electronic mail, telephones and computers.

Physical Environment:

Requires standing and sitting, and the ability to frequently lift, carry, move and/or position objects weighing up to 20 pounds, and infrequently weighing between 20 and 50 pounds. Requires working both indoors and outdoors. Requires exposure to outdoor elements, including weather changes, foliage and insects.

Local Code:

9351

EEO5:

51

Approval Date:

Mon Jun 21 1993 23:00:00 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)

Date Last Revised:

12/31/1899

The School Board of Polk County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.