Data Entry Operator / Administrative Assistant

About the Company

Guardian Fire Protection Services has been an industry leader for fire protection services in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC area for over 40 years. We are based in Rockville, MD and have an excellent team of 85 employees who are responsible for the design, installation, and inspection of fire alarms, sprinkler systems, kitchen fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers, and kitchen hood/duct systems. We have an extensive customer base with over 10,000 fire systems that we perform recurring inspection and repair services throughout the region. Our company is continually growing through its internal sales and marketing activities, strong reputation, and business acquisitions.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Data Entry Operator to update and maintain information on our company databases and computer systems. Data Entry Operator responsibilities include collecting and entering data in databases and maintaining accurate records of valuable company and customer information. Our ideal candidate has essential data entry skills, like fast typing with an eye for detail and familiarity with spreadsheets and online forms.

Ultimately, a successful Data Entry Operator will be responsible for maintaining accurate, up-to-date, and useable information in our systems. General administrative responsibilities will also be part of the position to assist with billing, mailing invoices, filing, and bookkeeping.

This position is initially temporary to last six months, however it may turn into a permanent position. The position can be part-time or full-time, with a flexible schedule working a minimum of 25 hours per week.

Salary - $17.00 to $22.00 per hour based on experience

Potential Quarterly Bonuses

Responsibilities:

• Administrative and bookkeeping tasks
• Data entry
• Database updates
• Transferring of data from PDF documents to Excel

Requirements:

• Must report to work in the Rockville, MD office. This is not a remote work position.
• Excellent data entry skills
• 2 years of experience with basic Microsoft Excel functions
• Very detail oriented
• Ability to work 25 - 40 hours per week
• Familiarity with administrative duties
• Typing speed and accuracy
• Organization skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. We are a Drug-free work environment. Pre-employment drug screening required. No phone calls please.

Guardian Fire Protection Services is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.