Receptionist

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety; Beaverton (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is seeking a friendly receptionist/administrative assistant to greet clients, manage calls, and support day-to-day office operations. You will handle mail, records, scheduling, and basic clerical tasks to ensure smooth department workflow.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organization, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. We offer comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Greets clients, visitors, and guests; determines the purpose of each person’s visit and directs or escorts him or her to the appropriate location.
• Answers, screens, and directs phone calls to staff; takes messages and schedules appointments.
• Receives mail, documents, packages, and courier deliveries and delivers or distributes items.
• Performs basic filing and recordkeeping.
• Performs administrative and clerical support tasks.
• Retrieves information as requested from records, email, minutes, and other related documents; prepares written summaries of data when needed.
• Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions.
• Maintains office supplies and coordinates maintenance of office equipment.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

This position is responsible for greeting, assisting, and providing direction and information to clients, visitors, and other guests of the organization. They will facilitate the efficient operation of the assigned department by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greets clients, visitors, and guests; determines the purpose of each person’s visit and directs or escorts him or her to the appropriate location.
• Answers, screens, and directs phone calls to staff; takes messages and schedules appointments.
• Receives mail, documents, packages, and courier deliveries and delivers or distributes items.
• Performs basic filing and recordkeeping.
• Performs administrative and clerical support tasks.
• Retrieves information as requested from records, email, minutes, and other related documents; prepares written summaries of data when needed.
• Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions.
• Maintains office supplies and coordinates maintenance of office equipment.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
• Ability to work independently.

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Our Commitment:

Pye-Barker is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what’s right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.

Our EEO Statement:

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.