Mailing Shipping/Receiving: Postal Tech - req# 31732

The University of New Mexico, Office of the University Controller, also known as Financial Services, located on Main Campus is responsible for all central accounting functions for the University.

It is the responsibility of the Controller's Office aka Financial Services to ensure compliance with all financial policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the University or imposed by external agencies, including state and federal audit requirements, following generally accepted accounting practices. Additionally, the Controller's Office oversees the maintenance of the official financial records of the University.

Within Financial Services is the Mailing/Shipping & Receiving department which is the mail and package processing facility for the University of New Mexico. The department is seeking a hardworking, dependable individual to join the team as a Postal Tech, which receives, sorts, and delivers USPS, UPS, FedEx, and campus mail daily.

What We're Looking for!
The position requires extensive physical activity. While on a route, this position will require strenuous physical work; stair climbing, heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects over 100 pounds for extended periods of time. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply.

The position also prepares and processes outgoing mail and parcels. May operate computerized postage metering and weighing equipment and may work some evenings and/or weekends as required.

Why Join Us?
At UNM, you'll become part of a diverse, vibrant community committed to academic excellence and student success. As one of New Mexico's top employers, UNM offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, event discounts, retirement plans, and generous leave allowances, including paid parental leave. If you're a dynamic, self-motivated individual, we encourage you to apply and contribute to the continued success of the University Services team! If you’re a dynamic, self-motivated individual, we encourage you to apply and help build on University Services team success!

This position is on-site, M-F

Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Must be able to work evening and/or weekend overtime as required.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferences should be supported in the resume

• Experience providing excellent customer service to a diverse group of individuals
• Ability to learn and retain information
• Experience working independently and as part of the team
• Experience with following written and verbal instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.