Administrative Assistant - Temporary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc. is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day office operations onsite in Marietta, GA. The role handles administrative tasks, onboarding, invoicing, and event coordination, contributing to a welcoming, organized workplace for the team.

The position is a 5‑month temporary assignment with potential to convert to full-time. The candidate will collaborate with Sales, Service, Operations, and leadership while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2-4+ years of administrative support or customer service experience.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and takes initiative.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily office operations and administrative activities to maintain an organized, efficient, professional workplace.
• Serve as a central point of contact for employees, visitors, vendors, and general office needs.
• Coordinate facilities, office supplies, equipment, maintenance, security, and vendor services.
• Support office events, meetings, training activities, employee onboarding, and overall employee experience.
• Provide administrative support to Sales, Service, Operations, and local leadership.
• Assist with invoices, purchase orders, expense documentation, records management, and other office financial activities.
• Coordinate local marketing activities, customer events, trade shows, fleet administration, and special projects as needed.
• Proactively identify process improvements and help ensure office priorities are completed accurately and on time.
• Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as needed to support evolving business and office needs.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant. This role plays a key role in the day‑to‑day success of the office by creating an organized, efficient, and welcoming workplace while providing administrative and operational support across the business. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! This will be a 5‑month, temporary assignment with the potential to convert to a permanent full‑time position. Location: Marietta, GA - Onsite

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee daily office operations and administrative activities to maintain an organized, efficient, professional workplace
• Serve as a central point of contact for employees, visitors, vendors, and general office needs
• Coordinate facilities, office supplies, equipment, maintenance, security, and vendor services
• Support office events, meetings, training activities, employee onboarding, and overall employee experience
• Provide administrative support to Sales, Service, Operations, and local leadership
• Assist with invoices, purchase orders, expense documentation, records management, and other office financial activities
• Coordinate local marketing activities, customer events, trade shows, fleet administration, and special projects as needed
• Proactively identify process improvements and help ensure office priorities are completed accurately and on time
• Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as needed to support evolving business and office needs

Your Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-4+ years of administrative support or customer service experience
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑through
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and takes initiative
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Temporary employees are NOT eligible for benefits including:

• Paid Vacation or Holiday Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Medical Benefits
• Retirement Benefits

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Salary

The typical hourly pay rate for this position ranges from $21.35 - $34.00 in Georgia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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Employment Eligibility

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety‑sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Why Join Us

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.