Office Assistant

AppleOne Employment Services; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Sick pay

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Palo Alto, CA is seeking an Office Assistant for a temp-to-hire role ideal for someone with hospitality or client-facing background. You will support daily operations, greet guests, coordinate conference rooms, respond to client requests, and assist with general office services.

The successful candidate will be proactive, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of customer service, hospitality, or office support experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; professional demeanor.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with standard office equipment.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors, creating a welcoming first impression.
• Respond to inquiries with courteous, solutions-focused service.
• Coordinate conference rooms and on-site services.
• Provide reception support and direct calls to appropriate teams.
• Assist with mail distribution, shipping/receiving, and supplies.
• Copying, printing, scanning, and document preparation.
• Operate common office equipment and maintain logs.
• Maintain organized workspaces and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organization

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Discretion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Copiers

Scanners

Postage equipment

Office equipment

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a professional, service-oriented Office Assistant for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Palo Alto, CA. This role is ideal for someone with a strong hospitality or customer service background who enjoys creating a welcoming, professional experience for clients, visitors, and executive-level customers.

You will support daily business center operations, including greeting guests, coordinating conference rooms, responding to client requests, and assisting with general office services. Additional responsibilities include mail handling, document preparation, shipping and receiving, and administrative support.

The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. Candidates with experience in hotels, concierge services, guest relations, corporate reception, or other hospitality-focused roles are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome clients, visitors, and business partners, creating a positive and professional first impression.
• Respond to client requests and inquiries with excellent customer service, clear communication, and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Coordinate conference rooms, meeting setups, and on-site services to ensure a smooth client experience.
• Provide reception support, answer telephone calls, direct inquiries, and assist executive-level customers and internal teams.
• Support daily office operations, including mail distribution, shipping and receiving, supply management, and general administrative tasks.
• Assist with copying, printing, scanning, document preparation, filing, and handling confidential or time-sensitive materials.
• Operate and perform basic troubleshooting on copiers, scanners, postage equipment, and other office equipment.
• Maintain organized work areas, supplies, service logs, and quality standards.
• Manage competing priorities while delivering accurate, timely, and professional service.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $26 per hour.
• Location: Palo Alto, CA.

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in customer service, hospitality, reception, office support, or a similar client-facing role.
• Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact confidently with clients, visitors, and executive-level customers.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, reliability, and attendance.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize requests, and remain composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with standard office equipment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 30 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospitality experience, concierge services, guest relations, corporate hospitality, or guest services.
• Experience in corporate reception, workplace experience, business centers, or client-facing office environments.
• Experience coordinating conference rooms, meetings, or visitor services.
• Previous office services, mailroom, copy center, or document management experience.

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