DEFINITION (School Building Services Department related)

To transport various items between schools and various locations, insuring proper care of items handled during transport.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Employees within this classification perform all courier responsibilities, including transportation of paperwork, supplies and equipment, payroll etc. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise. They are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the Building Services Department.

SUPERVISON RECEIVED AND EXERSISED

Receives general supervision from the management team consisting of Assistant Food Service Director, Food Services Manager, AFood Service Coordinator,Food Service Clerk and Director of Food Service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

BUILIDNG SERVICES COURIER:

• Use of school van to transport items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Pickup and delivery of internal mail to all school locations on an assigned schedule.
• Payroll delivery
• Perform some pre delivery sorting, and determine the necessary routing for delivery of packages.
• Deliver special packages, books, and other school materials as required on an assigned schedule.
• Deliver Audio-Visual Equipment from school to school.
• Deliver library books internally
• Pick up and deliver all copy machine toner and return the empty containers for recycling.
• Transport furniture and various equipment to schools.
• Transport all curriculum related supplies and equipment from the Sperber Education Center to various schools
• Transport the Genie Lift between schools as needed.
• Assist with pick up of all recycling materials
• Deliver School Committee Dockets to private residences
• Insure proper operation of school van by following proscribed maintenance notifications, and reporting other maintenance needs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

FOOD SERVICES COURIER:

Essential Functions:

• Pull cases of food from freezer at Brookline High School and load them into van for daily delivery to other schools
• Deliver food and supplies to all school kitchens and district Food Service office in Town Hall daily
• Collect deposit bags from each school kitchen and deliver to bank daily
• Deliver lunches to Winthrop House daily
• Conduct inventory of commodity foods monthly
• Deliver catering food and supplies as needed
• Pick up food and supplies from locations other than schools on occasion
• Maintain delivery van
• Assist with cafeteria duties as needed
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor and Director of Food Services.

The Courier is required to participate in Summer promotional events such as kick off, spike and blitz activities.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in food service delivery
• Knowledge of safe food handling procedures (FIFO, organization, cleanliness)
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions from multiple people (Director of Food Services, Kitchen Managers)
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision
• Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to perform assigned duties which may include:
  • Standing, walking and crouching for extended periods of time
  • Lifting packages up to 75 lbs, from floor to shoulder level
  • Operating assigned equipment and vehicles
• Knowledge of safe lifting and driving practices

Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid driver’s license is required.
• Food service and/or courier experience is preferred.

TERMS: AFSCME Food Service

***All employees must be vaccinated and maintain full vaccination as a condition of employment or work as an on-site vendor/contractor, unless they receive approval for a documented medical or religious exemption in accordance with relevant state and/or federal law. For a full copy of the Covid-19 vaccination policy please click here.

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.