Mail Services Assistant - Temporary

UMS • Gorham, ME

1d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern Maine is searching for an individual to join our Mail Services team in a temporary capacity as a Mail Services Assistant. This position will be primarily assigned to our Gorham campus and is a key member of a small team that is student focused every day. This is a full-time temporary position that is core to USM’s ability to deliver an exceptional experience to students! The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University. The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates varied perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our dedication to academic excellence and the enrichment of our community. We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Valid State of Maine driver’s license that meets requirements to operate University vehicles and equipment.
• Customer service skills and experience.
• Ability to communicate and interact with students, staff, and faculty.
• Ability to utilize technology (iPad and/or computer) to process packages in and out for delivery.
• Knowledge of safe work methods and safe operation of assigned mail processing equipment.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

• Picking up Mail/Packages at the Post Office
• Sorting and Delivering Department Mail
• Electronically receiving/routing packages via an iPad
• Providing Customer Service to students, staff, and faculty that come to the Mail Room
• Issuing packages to individuals that come to pick them up

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees