Roanoke County Public Schools is accepting applications for a Courier beginning July 1, 2024. This is a full-time, 12 month position (260 day contract), 8 hours per day with full time benefits. This position will report to Warehouse Operations Manager.

Position Description/Job Summary :

The Courier is responsible for interoffice delivery of mail, food, equipment, and furniture to all schools and RCPS office locations.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks :

• Receive and fill requests for supplies, commodities, and equipment.

• Assist in processing, distributing, and delivery of items to schools, departments, and designated areas.

• Maintain accurate records and logs of daily scheduled activities.

• Respond to requests from Central Office, school principals, and departments from support buildings.

• Provide support for monitoring division property and grounds against trespassing, vandalism, and fire hazards during delivery route.

• Daily inspect assigned vehicles before performing assigned duties.

• Assist in data entry of work orders and supply orders.

• Assist in the inventory of equipment and materials.

• Follow direction provided by the warehouse manager or foreman to ensure the completion of tasks and daily requests in a timely fashion, especially in regard to deliver or transfer of frozen goods.

• All requests and scheduled tasks are completed in a timely manner.

• Delivery concerns are to be reported to the warehouse immediately.

• Requests for pick-ups are to be scheduled through the warehouse.

• Identify if assistance or equipment is needed for safe delivery or pick-ups.

• As needed, provide support in monitoring dumpster checks, clearing curbing of debris, and light grounds work.

• Provide support and assist as needed for projects, as-well-as promote a clean and safe student/staff environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professionalism and Abilities:

• Ability to practice confidentiality.

• Maintain an attitude of mutual respect and courtesy.

• Establish professional relationships and be proficient in communicating orally and in writing.

• React positively to constructive criticism and suggestions.

• Demonstrate initiative and motivation.

• Work independently or collaboratively with others in a wide variety of circumstances.

• Demonstrate good safety habits and possess the ability to respond as needed to emergency situations.

• Exercise sound judgment in decision making.

• Prepare and present clear and concise correspondence, complex reports, and policy recommendations.

• Organize work priorities while coordinating multiple complex projects and deadlines.

• Demonstrate teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to new ideas and situations.

• Perform multiple, highly complex technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions.

• Ability to learn and apply computer skills. Skills include, but are not limited to, Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED Equivalent.

• Possess a valid Virginia driver's license.

• Must be able to complete a "Driving Record Review Authorization" form for approval to drive Roanoke County Public Schools vehicles.

• Become certified to operate forklift within 6 months of employment.

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 occasionally.

• Ability to work in all weather conditions, i.e., extreme heat and extreme cold.

• Ability to learn custodial cleaning supplies and applications.

• Knowledge of school furniture needs.

• Ability to learn computer skills.

• Possess ability to develop organizational skills.

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.