Mail Handler

Details

Open Date 09/22/2026

Requisition Number PRN46282B

Job Title Logistics Coordinators

Working Title Mail Handler

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

M-F 8:30 to 5pm

VP Area President

Department 00429 - University Print & Mail Srvs.

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $15.00 - $23.00/h DOE

Close Date 12/22/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Mail Handler is responsible for the movement, sorting, and distribution of mail and packages. Their duties include unloading mail trucks, sorting and moving mail, operating mail processing equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized mailroom. Trains and supervises department employees to comply with all U.S. Postal Service and University regulations. They may also be involved in inventory management, preparing outgoing mail, and filling in with deliveries.

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Responsibilities

Unloading and Loading Mail: Unloading mail from trucks and staging it for processing or other equipment for sorting.

Sorting and Distributing Mail: Separating outgoing mail and packages based on destination and type.

Operating Mail Processing Equipment: Using machinery like forklifts, sorting machines, scales and postage meters.

Maintaining Mailroom: Ensuring the mailroom is clean, organized, and free of hazards.

Inventory Management: Tracking and managing supplies, including labels, tape, and other materials.

Assisting with Deliveries: May be involved in making deliveries or assisting with large deliveries and route planning.

Customer Service: Responding to customer inquiries about mail or packages.

Other Duties: May include tasks like preparing outgoing mail, weighing packages, or assisting with special mail services.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Requires little to no related experience.

Preferences

A valid Utah driver’s license and the ability to routinely move up to 60 lbs; ability to work under pressure deadlines; and demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills required. Experience in processing bulk rate mail and familiarity with U.S. postal regulations or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) preferred.

Familiarity with personal computers.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.