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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 two days a week (8:00-3:30) during the school year (September 1st - June 30th) with up to 20 days in the summer (summer schedule is flexible). This is a tested civil service position. This position will be filled as soon a qualified applicant is selected.

The courier is responsible for sorting, transporting, and delivering mail, packages, and other materials within the HFM BOCES main campus building as well as out to our member school districts and other facilities. The work is performed under supervision according to established procedures and requires the use of a motor vehicle.

Typical work responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

+ Driving the courier vehicle to transport materials to and from educational facilities and other locations

+ Collecting, sorting, and delivering daily interoffice mail within the HFM BOCES main campus building

+ Sorting prepared materials and loading the courier vehicle for daily deliveries

+ Operate the digital automatic mail machine to add postage amounts to daily US mail

+ Using a database for daily record keeping

+ Light servicing of IRC 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 safe driving practices

+ Ability to learn office routines

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

+ Ability to use basic database competencies

+ 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

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, general education degree (GED) or a high school individual education plan diploma. 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:11/10/2025

Civil Service Title: Mail Courier

Job Number: HFM2025-Mail Courier