The Mail Courier provides mail/package delivery to the Malibu Campus and Graduate Campus departments. Sort Incoming US mail and campus mail. The position directly supports the University's mission for students, faculty, and staff by ensuring the timely delivery of their letter mail and packages.

Duties

• Delivery and Distribution to Malibu departments:
  • Deliver sorted mail and packages to designated on-campus departments on the Malibu campus.
  • Ensure timely and accurate deliveries while maintaining a professional and service-oriented demeanor.
  • Report any delivery issues, delays, or discrepancies to the supervisor promptly. 
• Deliver sorted mail and packages to designated graduate campus branch locations (Calabasas, West Los Angeles, and Irvine):
  • Ensure timely and accurate deliveries while maintaining a professional and service-oriented demeanor.
  • Report any delivery issues, delays, or discrepancies to the supervisor promptly. 
• Interoffice Support and Customer Service:
  • Deposit student packages into smart lockers.
  • Process incoming packages and assist with inter-office mail operations, including answering telephones, responding to inquiries, and supporting front-counter services.
  • Coordinate with departments to resolve delivery or package issues.
  • Support peak mailroom operations such as seasonal mail surges or bulk deliveries. 
• Mail and Package Sorting:
  • Sort and organize letter mail and packages by department and delivery route.
  • Verify delivery information for accuracy and ensure proper handling of sensitive or time-critical materials.
  • Scan incoming and outgoing mail and packages for accurate record keeping. 
• Vehicle Maintenance and Refueling:
  • Operate University mail service vehicles in a safe and responsible manner.
  • Refuel, clean, and perform basic inspections of assigned vehicles to ensure readiness for daily operations.
  • Report maintenance needs or safety concerns to the supervisor. 
• Safety, Training, and Departmental Participation:
  • Attend required safety training and departmental meetings.
  • Follow university policies and safety procedures for mail handling, lifting, and vehicle use.
  • Participate in cross-training activities to support other mailroom functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned:
  • Perform additional duties or special projects as directed to support the department's operational goals. 
• Uphold University mission through work performed. 

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior mail services/shipping experience preferred.
• Ability to listen to and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Possesses a valid California driver's license and a good driving record with proof via a current DMV printout.
• Ability to grasp and move material with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and move 70 pounds over a short distance.
• Ability to operate a cargo van for delivery to campus locations in a safe manner, obeying all DMV rules and regulations.
• Ability to drive for long periods of time and distance.

This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Rate: $21.63 per hour

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.