Feb. 27, 2026
Postal Service Announces Capital Region Job Fairs
ALBANY, NY — The United States Postal Service, consistently named one of the most trusted brands in America, is hiring motivated and dynamic individuals to help us in our mission of service to your local community.
Accepting a position with the United States Postal Service is the first step to starting a long, fulfilling career with a dynamic, forward-thinking organization committed to delivering for the American people. Whether you are seeking seasonal, part-time, or a full-time opportunity, we want you to be a part of our proud tradition of service.
The Postal Service will be hosting and participating in job fairs to fill openings in the region for positions including but not limited to:
City Carrier PTF - $26.28 per hour
Rural Carrier Associate - $21.89 per hour
City Carrier Assistant - $21.21 per hour
Mail Handler Assistant - $19.02 per hour
Automotive Technician - $63,658 per year
March 5 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Schenectady College Career Outreach
433 State St.
Schenectady, NY 12305
March 12 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Slingerlands Post Office
1399 New Scotland Rd.
Slingerlands, NY 12159
March 17 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Schenectady Post Office
29 Jay St.
Schenectady, NY 12305
March 20 from 1 until 4 p.m.
Albany General Mail Facility – Use Employee Entrance
30 Karner Rd.
Albany, NY 12288
March 25 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Amsterdam Post Office
10 Church St.
Amsterdam, NY 12010
March 27 from 3 until 5 p.m.
Automotive Technician Positions Only
Albany General Mail Facility – Use Employee Entrance
30 Karner Rd.
Albany, NY 12288
To assist potential applicants, Postal Service personnel will be on site at the job fairs to provide detailed information about the positions and to answer questions. No interviews will be provided at the job fairs. Applications are accepted online only at www.usps.com/careers. Applicants must be 18 years of age or 16 years old with a high school diploma, must be able to pass drug screening and a background investigation. See the job postings for full details of duties, responsibilities, requirements, and benefits information.
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The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.
The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
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Mark Lawrence
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