Office Assistant - Temporary

Pacific Ridge Builders, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Ridge Builders, Inc. is seeking a Temporary Office Assistant to provide administrative support for a 5-month assignment in Sunnyvale, CA. The role focuses on frontline reception, filing, and coordinating office duties to ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidate has 1–2 years of admin experience, strong written and verbal communication, and proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook. Notary license and a Bachelor’s degree are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of professional administrative experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone and email.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude.
• Maintain workplace cleanliness and organize supplies.
• Answer phones professionally and route calls as needed.
• Perform ad-hoc administrative duties and filing tasks.
• Manage mail, deliveries and confidential material.
• Schedule preventive maintenance for office equipment.
• Maintain filing systems and support project documentation.

Skills

communication skills

team player

time management

administrative procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Notary License preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Pacific Ridge Builders, Inc. is currently seeking a Temporary Office Assistant to provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. Pacific Ridge Builders is a growing company that takes pride in having great talent on our fun and energetic team. We are looking for ambitious, friendly, organized team members who are dedicated to task completion and problem-solving.

Job Description

Ideal candidate will have at least 1 or 2 years of professional experience. He or she must have the ability to effectively communicate via phone and email ensuring that all administrative duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Greet all clients and visitors with a positive, helpful attitude

• Help to maintain workplace cleanliness
• Answer phones in a professional manner, and route calls as necessary
• Perform ad-hoc administrative duties
• Track and maintain office and project supplies/tools
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail and deliveries
• Carry out administrative duties, such as filing, copying, binding, scanning, etc.
• Maintain computer and manual filing systems
• Responsible for confidential and time-sensitive material
• Ensure operation of office equipment by scheduling preventive maintenance requirements and repairs as needed

Experience & skills

• Prior experience in related field a plus
• Able to contribute positively as part of a team, helping out with various tasks as required
• Consistent, friendly, and professional manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Great time management skills
• Experience with administrative procedures

Education & certifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Notary License preferred but not required

Important Note:Please be advised that this job posting is for a 5-month temporary assignment.

Compensation

Depending on experience. Range: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F Vet/Disability)

HIB Visa sponsorship is not available for this specific position.

Mandatory reference and background checks will be coordinated as part of the hiring process. Drug-free candidates need only apply.