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University of South Florida

Mail Clerk

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What they do

A Postal Service or Mail Room Worker collects and sorts mail and packages, sells stamps and other mailing supplies, and delivers mail to residential and business customers.

$52,966 / year median in Florida

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

This position is responsible for delivering and picking up mail, packages and equipment throughout the USF St. Petersburg campus community. Processing all outgoing mail and packages. This position requires physical abilities such as trunk strength, manual dexterity, and wrist & finger movement in order to perform the essential functions. The operation of material handling equipment such as pallet jacks and forklift, along with operation of motor vehicles and golf carts are required for this position. Staff assigned to this position must be able to work efficiently as well as adapt to new processes and procedures which effect the work they do. Organizes and delivers main and packages to the USF St. Petersburg campus. Daily mail runs should take 1 to 1.5 hours to complete. Receives scientific, educational, maintenance and office equipment and supplies. Identify incoming shipments by University purchase orders. Log in packages and generate delivery tickets for accountable packages. Collect and sort University mail, U.S. mail and packages Processes outgoing mail packages. Check UPS and Postal websites for new shipping and mailing regulations. Input data entry for daily ticket logs and daily count sheets. Cleans mailroom and loading dock. Assist in finding processing University property. Monitor all mailroom communications and respond as required to communications addressed to them.
Minimum Qualifications :
This position requires a High School Diploma or GED. No previous experience required.
Preferred Qualification:
One or more years of mailroom and/or shipping & receiving experience. Courier service or postal delivery experience. One of more years of office experience to include copying, filing and computer proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Forklift operation experience. Working at USF With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts. About USF The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu . Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under
Federal Employment Laws :
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

Benefits

  • Medical Leave
  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance