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HFM BOCES Instructional Resource Center/School Library System has an immediate opening for a provisional* Mail Courier. This is an 11-month position working September 1 - June 30 plus 20 days in the summer with a full benefits package including health and dental insurance and opportunity to participate in the NYS Employees Retirement System. This position will be filled as soon a qualified applicant is selected.

This is a position involving responsibility for the efficient sorting, delivery, handling and transporting a variety of mail, packages and other materials, requiring the use of a motor vehicle. The work is performed under supervision according to established procedures.

Typical work responsibilities included but are not limited to:

+ Drive courier vehicle to transport IRC/SLS and other materials to and from educational facilities and other locations

+ Sort prepared materials in bulk by school buildings or departments for delivery

+ Daily delivery of all mail - postal and intraoffice

+ Keep track of routine maintenance of courier vehicle

+ Operate digital automatic mail machine for daily postal items

+ Record keeping using database

+ Servicing of IRC/SLS materials

+ Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Job Requirements:

+ Working knowledge of driving safety practices

+ Working knowledge of office routines

+ Ability to safely operate automotive equipment under all driving and road conditions

+ Ability to read and write

+ Ability to understand oral and written directions

+ Ability to work well with others

+ Ability to lift moderately heavy items

+ Accuracy

+ Dependability

**HFM BOCES will also consider applicants who are available to work part-time a few days a week.

Job Qualifications

*This is a provisional civil service position and selected applicant will be require to take the Mail Courier exam and be reachable to be eligible for a permanent appointment.

Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Possession of an appropriate level New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Residency Requirement:

You must be a resident of Hamilton, Fulton or Montgomery County in order to be considered for this position.

BACKGROUND SECURITY CHECK:

Formal job offer/selection is contingent on ability to obtain a fingerprint security clearance through the TEACH system prior to working. For more information: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tsei/ospra/

Position Start Date:07/01/2025

Application Deadline:12/31/2025

Civil Service Title: Mail Courier

Job Number: HFM2025-Mail Courier