Office Assistant

City of Corona; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4/10 schedule

Fridays off

Job summary

The City of Corona is seeking an Office Assistant in the Utilities Department Administration Division to provide a wide range of administrative support, assist customers and staff, prepare documents, and help process requests. This role will contribute to maintaining smooth daily operations and reliable public services.

The position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime. A 4/10 work schedule applies (Mon-Thu, Fridays off), supporting strong work-life balance for a collaborative team committed

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible administrative support experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of administrative support from assisting customers and staff, preparing documents, and processing requests.
• Keep records and workflows running efficiently.

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Record keeping

Education

12th grade equivalent

Job description

Office Assistant – Utilities Department (Administration Division)

The City’s Utilities Department is looking for a warm, motivated, and service-oriented Office Assistant to join our Administration Division. In this role, you will be a key part of ensuring smooth daily operations that support essential services for our community. If you enjoy helping others, staying organized, and being part of a team that makes a difference, this is a great opportunity for you.

As an Office Assistant, you will provide a wide range of administrative support from assisting customers and staff, preparing documents, and processing requests, to keeping our records and workflows running efficiently.

One of the best perks? This position is eligible for a 4/10 work schedule, meaning you’ll work Monday through Thursday and enjoy every Friday off, supporting excellent work-life balance.

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt, eligible for overtime compensation.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible administrative support experience.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Utilities Department is dedicated to providing high-quality water, reclaimed water, sewer, and electric services to the community. With a strong commitment to public health and environmental sustainability, the department ensures reliable infrastructure and innovative solutions for water efficiency. Residents benefit from customer-focused programs, including rebate initiatives and conservation efforts designed to enhance resource management. Whether it's maintaining water quality or powering homes, the department plays a vital role in supporting the city's growth and well-being.

COMMUNITY

A City whose heritage spans more than 125 years, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses approximately 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 170,000 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy winter activities such as snowboarding and skiing and summer activities including surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on world class beaches. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year. The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works, and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and an Assistant City Manager. The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 935 dedicated employees who provide high-quality services to its residents and visitors each day.