Administrative Assistant

HES Facilities; Osceola (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Job summary

HES Facilities is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the Osceola office, supporting the Director of Facilities and the team. The role includes greeting clients, answering phones, calendar management, mail handling, and assisting with HR tasks and special projects.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least three years of general office experience, with strong Microsoft Office skills and good written communication.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of general office experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic email.
• Strong writing, analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work well alone or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients/visitors; answer phones.
• Support Director of facilities; manage calendars.
• Handle mail; schedule training sessions and events.
• Assist with payroll and HR tasks; general clerical duties.
• Open, sort, and distribute mail and packages.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Email

Writing

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Job Skills / Requirements

Position is in office, Mon-Fri 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM in the Osceola School District, with HES Facilities.

The Administrative Assistant supports HES Facilities by greeting clients/visitors, answering phones, supporting the Director of facilities which can include sorting and distributing mail, managing calendars, assisting with new employees’ training and assisting with any special projects as needed.

Essential Functions: This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Oversee all aspects of general office coordination.

Maintain office calendar to coordinate workflow and meetings. Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and corporate information.

Schedule and coordinate all training sessions.

Interact with clients, vendors and visitors.

Open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.

Sign for and distribute UPS/FedEx or similarly delivered packages. Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries. Perform general clerical duties to include, but not limited to, payroll, assisting in HR matters, copying, faxing, mailing and filing.

File and retrieve organizational documents, records and reports. Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, budget preparation, personnel and housekeeping.

May conduct research, compile data and prepare papers for consideration and presentation to the Director.

Set up and coordinate meetings and conferences.

Assists in special events within the Custodial Services Department. Other duties as assigned by Director.

Set up interviews for the directors

Completes new hire paperwork

Minimum Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education High school diploma required, Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Certifications: N/A

Experience At least three (3) years’ experience in general office responsibilities and procedures.

Skills Computer knowledgeable of Microsoft Office Product and basic email functions is a must.

Good writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, planning, records management and general administration.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

At least three (3) years’ experience in general office responsibilities and procedures.

Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team.

Must be able to pass comprehensive background check.

Physical and Working Conditions: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job.

Usual office working conditions: noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects.

The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc., and may infrequently require moving materials weighing up to 40 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

HES is an equal opportunity employer. HES does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree Preferred

Additional Information / Benefits

Optional daily pay

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation

This is a Full-Time position1st Shift.

Relocation is not provided and travel is not required