Job Description

Location

400 Grand Avenue South San Francisco, 94080

Description

Applications are being accepted for the position of Mail Courier with the City of South San Francisco.  This is a part-time/hourly non-benefitted position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY, AS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday. This is a 2.5 hour/day assignment for a total of 12.5 hours per week. There is some flexibility in the said schedule.

The Position

Under general supervision, the Mail Courier picks-up, distributes, and delivers mail to City Departments and facilities; processes outgoing mail; picks-up and delivers supplies and materials for and on behalf of the City; assists with storage and inventory control of records; performs routine filing of City records and files; drives a City vehicle daily while performing delivery tasks; and performs related duties as assigned.  

Typical Duties: 

• Picks-up, sorts, and delivers interdepartmental mail, USPS mail, packages, and materials to City departments, offices, and facilities.
• Picks-up and drops-off packages to other mail facilities like the post office, FedEx, and UPS.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring that mail is metered and labeled properly; operates mail equipment and records amounts of postage used by each department.
• Use of handcarts and lifting devices when necessary.
• Picks-up and delivers supplies and materials to City offices.
• Interacts courteously with department staff and the public and maintains good working relations.
• Assists in maintaining the City’s records in storage; searches for records; retrieves and delivers stored files to appropriate City Departments.
• Operates a City vehicle safely.
• Operates a personal computer to maintain storage and data retrieval information.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have a combination of education and experience that will provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the tasks of the position. 

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Ability to use standard office equipment, including a computer; sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and maintain sustained posture in a seated or standing position for prolonged periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; lift from the ground and carry 60 pounds; move several boxes via hand truck or cart. Travel to different sites and locations; drive safe driving records; maintain a clean and neat appearance

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered, applicants must submit the following REQUIRED items:

• City application

NOTE: Applications must be filled out in their entirety. Failure to complete the application and/or supplemental questions or failure to include a required attachment will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience, education or training or indicating “see resume” in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to disqualification.

THE SELECTION PROCESS:

Applicants whose submitted application materials demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in the best alignment with the required and desired qualifications of this position may be contacted for an interview by the hiring department.  

Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to submit to any or all of the following (as applicable):

1. References
2. SSF Background Check

A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to the nature and recency of the conviction and relationship to job duties. All City standards must be met before the final appointment is made.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application.  

The policy of the City of South San Francisco is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or national origin.  It is the intent and desire of the City of South San Francisco that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.  The City of South San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

DISCLAIMER: This general announcement does not constitute an express or implied contract and is subject to change. Any provisions contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Recruitment Contact: 

Email: Jennifer.Clemente@ssfca.gov

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