Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
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  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

University of Florida Postal Associate II in Gainesville, Florida

Postal Associate II

Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=531274&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 531274

Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Veteran's Preference Eligible

Department: 07700100 - HO-HOUSING OFFICE

Classification Title:

Postal Associate II

Job Description:

Deliver packages to locker systems and area desks as directed

  • Deliver packages or items to various locations adhering to assigned routes which includes returning packages as needed (e.g. return to sender); ensure quality of package delivery for time sensitive items

  • Load and unload sorted bins and packages into vehicles for delivery and parcel locker system

  • Operate state vehicles by tracking daily mileage, following university vehicle safety policies, and abiding by all transportation laws maintaining a safe driving record

  • Ensure proper upkeep and maintenance of state vehicles ensuring proper cleanliness and servicing

  • Assist with tracking package volume utilizing Quadient online portal

  • Assist with communicating to recipients regarding package status pick-up utilizing designated software

  • Assist with coordinating alternate routes and timetables during campus wide events, impacts and closures

  • Maintain daily, monthly, and yearly logs of all received package volume

  • Responsible for resolving discrepancies with package delivery coordinating with outside carriers, residents, and customers and answering inquiries regarding such items

  • Ensure proper signatures from recipients of registered or special delivery mail and packages

Responsible for receiving and sorting packages upon delivery to Housing & Residence Life receiving facility

  • Assist in unloading packages from multiple carriers, separating items into designated areas

  • Scan and read labels to determine correct grouping; sort parcels from conveyor belt to prepare for delivery

  • Ensure loading area is properly equipped, clean, and free of hazards to receive shipments as directed

Perform other duties as assigned, including special cleaning tasks or projects

Expected Salary:

$16.00

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Experience with package handling, sorting and delivery methods

  • Working knowledge of industry standards and technology (e.g. Quadient online portal)

SKILLS

  • Demonstrated proficiency with computers and basic software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

  • Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to communicate with various levels of staff

  • Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, dependability, and timeliness

  • Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills

ABILITIES

  • Must be able to work efficiently with minimum supervision, exercise appropriate judgement and personal initiative

  • Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions

  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously

  • Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a multi-cultural environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

  • Schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday,08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. with a 1-hour meal break.

  • Position requires a valid driver's license and criminal background check.

  • Some overtime outside of regularly scheduled work hours will be required especially during peak times.

  • Flexibility to adjust schedule may be required (including occasional evenings and weekends) depending on the demands of position and/or department needs.

  • Position requires heavy lifting, walking for extended periods of time, and other types of physical exertion necessary to perform functions of position.

  • This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See ourVeteran's Preference Page (https://jobs.ufl.edu/applicant-resources/veterans/) for more specific information.

  • Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 26 Apr 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 10 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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