(Auraria) Materials Handler I
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(Auraria) Materials Handler I
Salary
$42,000.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
AHEC-0186-08.2025
Department
Auraria Higher Education Center
Division
Auraria Business Services Division
Opening Date
08/21/2025
Closing Date
9/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
Auraria Campus
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Nicole Yanez at nicole.yanez@ahec.edu
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
Who we are: Welcome to the Auraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver . Learn more about us through this link: The Auraria Campus (https://aurariacampus.edu/)
Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link: Benefits Package (https://aurariacampus.edu/ahec-staff/human-resources/classified-benefits/) .
So, if you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting for.
Description of Job
Job Summary:
This is a Materials Handler position that supports both Mail Services and Central Receiving with additional responsibilities, including mail services systems, and equipment maintenance. Position is also a working position in package receiving, tracking and delivery. Please note that this position, along with positions 155 and 397, will rotate monthly between Mail Services and Central Receiving. This rotation ensures that each employee remains fully knowledgeable and cross-trained in all areas within the Distribution Services department.
Essential Job Functions: Delivery of Goods & Receiving of Goods:
Deliver items received to the addressee on campus within scheduled route time. Pre-determine how delivery will be made as to size of item and confinement of area to be delivered to as items can weigh up to 2000 pounds, or more, requiring the use of carts, forklift, pallet jacks, or by hand.
Scan packages and receive signatures for all items delivered to the end user. Items will be delivered intact, without unpacking said item, unless a waiver form has been pre-signed by the addressee.
Receive, identify, log and stage for delivery of all incoming items, including priority, next day air and airmail items.
Unload items from trucks and trailers using forklifts, pallet jacks, or by hand. Scan or key in package data to the arrival system (WTS), which is used to track shipments received by the unit.
Heavy Equipment Operation, Vehicle Maintenance & Driver Safety:
Company vehicles are safely operated on roads and on campus. Must adhere to all state laws and Auraria Campus procedures.
Report any repairs or maintenance required for Auraria Campus vehicles.
Operate heavy equipment for the offloading, storage and delivery of large and oversized shipments.
U.S.P.S. & Intercampus Sortation:
Sort U.S. mail, packages, and intercampus mail for the four (4) separate institutions on campus.
Mail Receive & Delivery:
At the start of the shift, position will pick up mail from the GMF on 53rd, and at the end of the shift, they will deliver outgoing/processed mail to the downtown GMF.
Bundle mail by route and location, deliver mail (postal or intercampus) to assigned areas within the allotted time.
Pick up any outgoing mail or packages from customer(s). Answer any questions from customers while out on route.
Adjust or make changes to any routes according to volume and staff shortages to ensure that all mail is picked up and delivered daily.
Customer Service & Other Duties as Assigned:
Assist customers with questions, deliveries, mail, while out on campus.
Return all messages/voicemails left for Distribution Services.
Cleaning, and sweeping of mailroom and warehouse area.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or lead worker.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
One (1) year of experience which includes mail, package and equipment delivery, receiving or storing, including large and heavy items requiring use of carts, pallet jacks and other loading dock equipment.
Must possess a valid unrestricted Colorado driver's license at the time of application.
Conditions of Employment:
Must maintain a valid and unencumbered Colorado driver's license.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
Must maintain their ability to stand for long periods of time as well as kneel, stoop, crouch, reach and grab in the performance of job-related duties.
Must be willing and able to physically maneuver and manipulate various hand tools (hand trucks, snips and banding tools) used in the performance of job-related duties.
They must also maintain their ability to independently travel in the performance of job-related duties.
Must be willing and able to perform work duties while exposed to extremes in weather elements (i.e. snow in the winter, heat in the summer).
Willingness to adhere to all safety guidance material to include those regulating the handling and storage as well as movement of toxic substances such as chemicals and other materials.
Please note that if offered employment, candidates will be required to furnish a copy of themotor vehicle report (MVR)as part of the background check process.
Supplemental Information
FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.
Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go tospb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules.
Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act information:
After careful review of this position and the duties that it performs, it has been designated in accordance with the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act as a "Covered" position, it does fall in the category of employees that are eligible for representation by COWINS, also known as the union. To learn more about this designation please visit this link: http://coloradowins.org/
Applicant Checklist & Minimum Qualifications: E-mail Address All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted by email.
Only applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Minimum Qualifications Your application as submitted is used to determine if you meet Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualifications and ensure that information in your application "draw correlations" to the Minimum Qualifications. Human Resources Analysts will not infer that you meet the Minimum Qualifications if information isn't detailed in your application.Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be pro-rated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit.) Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Auraria Campus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Nicole Yanez atnicole.yanez@ahec.edu
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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Do you have a valid unencumbered Colorado Drivers License?
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Part of the required documents of this posting, if you are selected as the final candidate, you agree to submit a motor vehicle report?
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Are you able to stand for extended periods and perform physical movements such as kneeling, stooping, crouching, reaching, and grabbing?
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Are you able to independently travel to perform job-related duties?
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Are you able to lift and carry items weighing up to 70 lbs. as part of your regular duties?
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Rules of Conduct and Ethical Principles: By submitting this application, applicant acknowledges that the holding of State employment is a public trust and that State employees shall carry out their duties for the benefit of the people of the State of Colorado. § 24-18-103(1), C.R.S. Applicant warrants that they have read and understand the rules of conduct and the ethical principles for State employees as set forth in §§ 24-18-104, 24-18-105, 24-18-108, and 24-18-201, C.R.S. Here is the link for the Colorado Revised Statutes: https://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-legislative-legal-services/colorado-revised-statutes. Conflict of Interest: A conflict of interest occurs when an individual or organization has a conflict between competing interests. By submitting this application, applicant hereby discloses the following personal or professional interests, obligations, commitments, or relationships (either personal or professional) that could create the perception of conflicts of interest with their duties at Auraria Campus:
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