Administrative Assistant - Administrative & Front Desk Support

Engel Excavating LLC; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Engel Excavating LLC is seeking a Part-time Administrative Assistant to serve as the face of our office and support front desk operations. The role includes greeting visitors, answering calls, mail handling, and basic data entry while assisting multiple departments as needed.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, reliability, and a professional appearance. The position offers 25–28 hours per week with a flexible schedule between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm and a pay rate of $20–$25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy environment.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
• Proactive team player who enjoys helping others and taking on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, clients, and vendors in a professional manner.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and correspondence.
• Maintain a clean and organized front desk and lobby area.
• Assist with basic administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation.
• Coordinate meeting room scheduling and appointments.
• Monitor office supplies and place orders when necessary.
• Support team members with general office needs.
• Assist with planning for company events, newsletters, and parties.
• Maintain online calendars and office email account.
• Provide additional support as necessary in various tasks.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Reliable and punctual

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrative Assistant – Administrative & Front Desk Support

Our growing heavy civil construction company is looking for a dependable and highly organized Part-Time Administrative Assistant to serve as the face of our office, stationed at our front desk reception area. As the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and employees, this role plays a key part in creating a welcoming, professional environment while providing essential administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. In addition, the Front Desk Assistant will serve as support for multiple departments, including accounting and project management when needed. We value hard work, reliability, and initiative, and offer opportunities for advancement to individuals who demonstrate the drive to grow within our company.

A Day at Engel

• Greet and assist visitors, clients, and vendors in a professional manner


• Answer and direct incoming phone calls


• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, deliveries, and correspondence


• Maintain a clean and organized front desk and lobby area


• Assist with basic administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation


• Coordinate meeting room scheduling and appointments


• Monitor office supplies and place orders when necessary


• Support team members with general office needs


• Assist with planning for company events, newsletters, and parties


• Maintain online calendars and office email account


• Additional support as necessary in a variety of support tasks

What We Are Looking For

• Strong communication and customer service skills


• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel)


• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy environment


• Professional appearance and positive attitude


• Reliable and punctual


• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.


• Proactive team player who enjoys helping others and taking on new challenges.

Who Are We?

Engel Excavating is a sitework contractor servicing commercial, industrial, and municipal projects across the Midwest. We blend field-proven experience with modern technology to turn complex sitework into solid foundations. Engel was founded on the fundamental belief that when building the infrastructure that supports the lives of our friends, families, and communities, it is not just our responsibility, but our obligation to build better. We’ve learned firsthand that this standard of doing business is easier said than done. But we know that when we build the right way, we create a better, brighter future for all.

Built True. Build Blue.

Our Core Values

• Uphold The Standard The “Blue Standard” isn’t just a slogan, it’s our reputation. We answer the call, show up prepared, and build with integrity.


• Attitude Is Everything We bring the energy that makes great work possible — steady, positive, and professional.


• Bend, Don’t Break Unforeseen challenges are a guarantee in construction. We bring solutions and tackle them head-on.


• Pay It Forward We think of others first, leave jobsites better than we found them, and go the extra mile to help our team and clients.

Position Type: Part-time (25-28 hours per week)

Work schedule is flexible; needs to be between the hours of 8am and 4:30pm

Salary range: $20-25 per hour

Engel Excavating is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.