Temp Front Desk & Administrative Specialist - Public Works

City of Richfield; Minnesota; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Richfield Public Works is seeking a temporary Senior Office Assistant to support the front desk, assist with customer service, and handle general clerical duties. The position runs for up to six months, anticipated October 2026 through April 2027, and is an in-office role at the Public Works Maintenance Facility.

Responsibilities include answering phones, routing inquiries, processing payroll with the department, creating reports, and maintaining records using MS Office and ArcGIS, with

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Shows strong computer skills with Microsoft Office programs.
• Able to handle multiple tasks under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Answers inbound phone calls for the Department, transferring calls or giving routine information.
• Generates work orders or service requests from calls, emails, or in-person inquiries.
• Performs data entry, reports, and records maintenance to meet retention guidelines.

Skills

Office procedures

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

City of Richfield Public Works is seeking a temporary Senior Office Assistant to support the front desk, assist with customer service, and handle general clerical duties. The position runs for up to six months, anticipated October 2026 through April 2027, and is an in-office role at the Public Works Maintenance Facility.

Responsibilities include answering phones, routing inquiries, processing payroll with the department, creating reports, and maintaining records using MS Office and ArcGIS, with