Receptionist

FirstService Residential; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking a Part-Time Front Desk Associate in the Stony Brook area of New York. The role centers on delivering exceptional customer service to residents and visitors, managing access control, and performing administrative tasks using Word and Excel.

The role requires monitoring security systems, maintaining logs, and walking the premises for safety and compliance. Candidates must be capable of lifting 30–50 lbs and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and time effectively.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to navigate building and monitor access control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service to residents and visitors.
• Greets residents and checks in guests and service providers.
• Monitors and operates electronic security control systems; maintains logs and forms.
• Assist with general concierge tasks and administrative clerical work (Word/Excel).
• Walks the building premises for monitoring and safety; enforces access controls.
• Address and escalate complaints to supervisor as needed.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment across the building/property.
• Complete required forms and participate in other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Building access & security

Emergency awareness

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Description

Job Overview:

As a Part-Time Front Desk Associate, you’ll be responsible for providing exceptional customer service. Meets and greets residents; checks guests and service providers in/out. Able to understand and react to emergency response and access control procedures; monitors and operates electronic security control systems; and accurately maintains daily logs, records and forms. Assists with general concierge services and performs administrative clerical, Word and Excel document work. Walks the building premises as directed for monitoring purposes.

Your Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service.
• Meets and greets residents; checks guests and service providers in/out.
• Able to understand and react to emergency response and access control procedures; monitors and operates electronic security control systems; and accurately maintains daily logs, records and forms.
• Assists with general concierge services and performs administrative clerical, Word and Excel document work.
• Walks the building premises as directed for monitoring purposes
• Monitors and controls access to the building
• Resolves and follows-up on all complaints/issues, escalating to supervisor if necessary
• Provides general concierge services as well as administrative clerical work when needed
• Helps maintain a safe and secure environment throughout the building/property(s)
• Walks the building premises as directed for monitoring purposes
• Have the ability to understand and complete all required forms
• May be assigned other duties by supervisor

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrates excellent customer service, communication and time management skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Applications, especially Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Command of information system hardware/software is preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills required
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual office equipment.
• Ability to quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required to meet the job functions
• Ability to lift 30 – 50 lbs
• Requires standing, sitting position for long periods of time, walking and occasional climbing when necessary
• Handle, finger, grasp and lift objects and packages; must be able to reach with hands and arms
• The employee is required to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time as well as talking on the phone for extended periods of time
• Must have the ability to detect auditory and/or visual emergency alarms

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required to meet the job functions
• Ability to lift 30 – 50 lbs
• Requires standing, sitting position for long periods of time, walking, and occasional climbing when necessary
• Handle, finger, grasp, and lift objects and packages; must be able to reach with hands and arms
• The employee is required to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time as well as talking on the phone for extended periods of time
• Must have the ability to detect auditory and/or visual emergency alarms
• Occasional overtime may be required
• Must have the ability to work extended/flexible hours, weekends, and attend Board meetings.

Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions, with exposure to outdoor temperatures, weather variations, traffic and equipment noise, equipment vibrations, vehicle and/or chemical fumes, chemicals such as cleaning solvents and grease, machinery and their moving parts, and dust. The physical demands described within this document are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

Disclaimer Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Job Qualifications and Characteristics Assessed:

The AEDT evaluates candidates based on job qualifications and characteristics pertinent to the role, including skills, experience, and competencies relevant to the position requirements. These qualifications are determined by the unique needs of each role within our company.

Alternative Selection Process or Reasonable Accommodations:

Candidates who require an alternative selection process or a “reasonable accommodation,” as defined under applicable disability laws, may make a request through our designated contact channel [e-mail].

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