Mail Handler​/Mail Handler Trainee 1st Shift two positions

Overview

Mail Handler / Mail Handler Trainee openings at UConn Facilities Operations, Storrs Campus. Full-time, permanent, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (37.5 hours per week with a 30-minute unpaid lunch). Reports to the Mail Services Supervisor. Open to the Public; current qualified UConn NP-2 employees receive preference in hiring.

Salary ranges vary by class:
Mail Handler $43,571.00–$55,176.00 yearly;
Mail Handler Trainee $41,213.00–$51,500.00 yearly. Hourly rates noted for each classification; rates are non-negotiable for new state employees. Benefits include medical and dental insurance.

The University offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a positive work environment. The roles are categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Availability to work during emergencies, inclement weather, and non-premium holidays is required.

• Handle, sort, distribute, and route incoming and interoffice mail; operate postage equipment, mail inserters, and weight scales; weigh and stamp mail.
• Drive state vehicles for mail delivery; pick up/deliver mail to U.S. Post Offices; sign for insured, certified, and special-delivery mail; maintain records; schedule vehicle maintenance; provide postal service assistance to customers.
• May supervise student employees and drive UConn Mail Services box trucks and vans to delivery points on Storrs Campus and off-campus locations.
• Perform related duties as required for the Mail Handler role;
  Mail Handler Trainee receives training to perform tasks as outlined in the class specification.

• Knowledge, Skill and Ability: Oral and written communication; interpersonal skills; ability to follow oral and written instructions; basic arithmetic; computer software; mechanical ability. Mail Handler also requires knowledge of U.S. Postal Service regulations, rates, and classes of mail; ability to operate postal processing equipment.

• Mail Handler: One year of experience in a mail service or postal operation involving operation and maintenance of mail service equipment.
• Mail Handler Trainee: Any experience/training providing the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

• Possess current licenses, permits, and/or certifications as required by the appointing authority.
• May be required to travel; must have a current motor vehicle operator license.

• Ability to multi-task; ability to lift 70 lb. packages; knowledge of mail piece design and bulk mail postage regulations; ability to troubleshoot mail processing equipment.
• Experience with customer service; effective verbal and written communication; supervisory ability.

Must have adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, and visual/auditory acuity to perform duties. Pre-employment physical including a functional capacity exam is required and may be applicable for NP-2 and external candidates. Duties involve driving and operating motor vehicles (vans, box trucks, pickups), walking between locations, and lifting up to 70 lbs.

Please apply online at the UConn jobs site: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Faculty & Staff Openings, Search #499370. Submitting a resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional references with contact information is encouraged but not required.

This job posting is anticipated to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern Time on February 6, 2026. All employees are subject to the State Code of Ethics; information on policies including Cleary Act, Non-Discrimination, Disabilities accommodations, and Veterans Recruiting is available on UConn's job page: .

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to contribute to an inclusive environment. The University is an AA/EEO Employer.

Advertised:
Jan 23, 2026 Eastern Standard Time;
Applications close:
Feb 06, 2026 Eastern Standard Time.