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State of Michigan
Courier
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Courier or Messenger provides fast delivery of documents and packages to locations within a city, or provides customized long distance or international deliveries. Makes deliveries traveling by bicycle, van, truck, or plane.
$37,958 / year median in Michigan
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Under the direction of the Senate Business Office and the Facilities & Services Director, and supervised by the Courier Services Supervisor, the Courier provides a wide range of services including delivering and receiving documents, supplies and equipment, and assisting with general office duties.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Attends Senate sessions and assists with delivery of session related and other documents
- Receives and delivers documents, supplies and equipment for Senate offices
- Adheres to Senate policies and protocols
- Completes assigned Courier runs in a quick and efficient manner
- Assists General Services and Senate Business offices as needed
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with postal duties, including collecting and delivering mail, as needed
- Prepares, makes, and maintains session coffee during shift
- Assists with lifting and moving equipment and furniture as needed
- Performs other duties, as requested by the Director of the Senate Business Office, the General Services Manager, and the Courier Services Supervisor
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High school graduate or equivalent required
- Must be enrolled in college, vocational school, or secondary education
- Prior responsible work experience preferred
- Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis
- Physical ability to lift and move equipment and furniture (up to 40 lbs) as needed, with or without assistance
- Excellent telephone and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain a pleasant demeanor under stressful conditions
- Ability to work outside of prescribed work hours when necessary
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to work in a professional and nonpartisan manner
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with legislators and other elected officials, staff, vendors, and other agencies This job description is not intended as a comprehensive list of all of the duties required of this position.