Office Assistant, Mesquite/St. George

Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical, dental, and vis

Flexible work arrangements

On-the-Job training

Generous paid time off

Cell phone reimbursement

Simple IRA matching

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc. seeks a Tri-State Office Assistant to be the first on-site contact at the Mesquite and St. George offices. You will coordinate daily office activities, assist HR onboarding, and support multiple departments while balancing priorities with discretion.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and comfort with Microsoft tools, Adobe, and Ajera. On-site work at two locations is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Nevada or Utah Driver’s License is required.
• 1–3 years of clerical/administrative or HR experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily office coordination and front desk operations.
• Support HR tasks and onboarding activities.
• Engage with clients and staff to maintain smooth communication.
• Assist Staff Engagement Committee and other departments as needed.
• Balance multiple priorities with professionalism.

Skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Approachable and professional

Collaborative and flexible

Tech-savvy

Proactive and resourceful

Confidential and respectful

Committed to GES core values

MS Office Suite

Excellent written and verbal communic

Independent under pressure

Telephone etiquette

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Ajera

Job description

Summary: The Tri-State Office Assistant is the first point of contact for staff, clients, and visitors at the Mesquite and St. George offices requiring someone to be on-site. This position serves as a critical resource not only to the Tri-State offices, but also supporting various functions and departments. Responsibilities include daily office coordination, front desk operations, client engagement assistance, Staff Engagement Committee assistance, HR tasks and onboarding support. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism. The position will require working out of both our Mesquite, NV office and our St. George, UT office.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a reliable, adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be:

• Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Approachable and professional, creating a positive first impression for our Tri-State offices.
• Collaborative and flexible, supporting HR and other department’s various functions seamlessly.
• Tech-savvy and adaptable, comfortable working with Microsoft tools, Adobe and Ajera.
• Proactive and resourceful, finding solutions and supporting staff needs with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Confidential and respectful, trusted to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Committed to GES’ core values, contributing to an employee-focused and supportive culture.

Desired Outcomes or Results:

The Tri-State Office Assistant ensures smooth daily office operations, timely flow of documents and communication, and high-quality support across various programs. This role directly contributes to operational efficiency, client satisfaction, and staff engagement in alignment with GES’ standards and values.

Education, Knowledge, and Skills Required or Desirables:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Nevada or Utah Driver’s License.
• Must be insurable under GES auto insurance.
• 1–3 years of clerical, administrative, or HR experience (combination preferred).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Database management and data entry skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently under pressure while balancing multiple priorities.
• Professional attitude, appearance, and telephone etiquette.
• Strong team member mentality.

What is it like working at GES?

GES is proud of our culture! We work hard at creating an atmosphere where people want to work. We are privileged to be recognized year after year on Zweig’s Best Firm to Work For list. At GES, you can expect to be recognized as a valued and trusted member of our team. As a member of the team, you will get to enjoy these benefits:

• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Access to many options for supplemental insurance
• Flexible work arrangements where it makes sense
• On-the-Job training
• Generous paid time off
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Simple IRA matching program
• Gym membership reimbursement

...and much more!