The Office Boy is responsible for performing various support tasks to maintain the office's day-to-day operations. They are tasked with ensuring cleanliness, organizing materials, and supporting staff with administrative or operational needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Office Cleaning and Maintenance:
Ensure the office premises are clean and well-organized, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, and taking care of waste disposal.
Maintain cleanliness in common areas like the kitchen, bathrooms, and conference rooms. - Errands and Delivery:
Run errands such as delivering documents, messages, or office supplies to various departments or external locations.
Assist with mailing and courier services, ensuring timely delivery and collection. - Support for Office Staff:
Provide support to office staff with tasks like photocopying, printing, and organizing files or documents.
Help in organizing meetings and arranging refreshments for visitors or staff. - Managing Office Supplies:
Monitor and replenish office supplies (stationery, printer paper, etc.).
Inform the office manager or relevant personnel when the stock is low. - Setting Up for Meetings:
Prepare meeting rooms, ensuring that chairs, tables, and presentation equipment are ready.
Set up refreshments for meetings when required. - Assisting with Administrative Tasks:
Assist with filing, sorting, and organizing documents and records.
Help in other clerical tasks as directed by the office manager or other senior staff. - Handling Refreshments:
Serve tea, coffee, or other refreshments to employees or visitors.
Ensure that the kitchen area is always stocked with necessary items. - Mail Handling:
Receive and distribute incoming mail and packages.
Assist in the preparation of outgoing mail and packages. - General Office Support:
Assist in setting up office equipment (e.g., printers, computers) or ensuring they are functioning correctly.
Perform any other tasks as assigned by supervisors.
Skills and Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (basic education is often sufficient).
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to handle basic office equipment (e.g., photocopier, fax machine).
- Strong communication skills and a friendly attitude.
- Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks efficiently.
- Basic knowledge of cleanliness and hygiene practices.
- A good work ethic and a willingness to learn.
Key Attributes:
- Friendly, polite, and respectful toward staff and visitors.
- Responsible and reliable.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Attention to detail.
Work Environment:
Office-based role, typically during regular business hours. May involve occasional outdoor tasks (e.g., running errands or deliveries).
This job can be a good starting point for someone interested in entering the office administrative field and can lead to opportunities for growth in more advanced office roles.