Office Assistant/Receptionist

Environment Control of the South Sound is seeking an Office Assistant (OA) to work alongside our Office Manager on some of our most important projects. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing high quality and professional clerical, administrative, and technical skills while supporting office staff and the needs of our team out in the field. The Office Assistant will be responsible for handling day-to-day administrative tasks, various assigned projects, and they will work closely with other departments to accomplish essential company objectives.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-12pm, Part Time

Pay Rate: Starting at $18.00/hour

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the team, including managing calendars, answering phones, data entry, and more.
• Assist with project coordination by tracking progress, updating documentation, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Create, transpose, and/or edit documents/emails/forms/etc.
• Manage and maintain files, both physical and electronic, ensuring accuracy and organization
• Utilize company applications and software for employee maintenance, data entry, research and development, and general company upkeep.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office products.
• A high comfort level with technology; with the ability to learn new tech and to use it as a progressive tool.
• Working knowledge of office equipment
• Ability to solve problems as they arise and to handle challenging situations with diplomacy and respect.
• 1+ years administrative experience a plus
• Effective and professional communication skills both oral and written.
• Basic mathematical skills
• Experience handling a multi-line phone system.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time and goals independently.
• Background check
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Why Join Environment Control?

• Competitive salary and career advancement.
• Supportive work environment that values teamwork, professionalism, and personal growth.
• Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.

Environment Control has been serving the commercial cleaning industry needs of the Puget Sound area for over 45 years. Our “It’s About Lives” operational motto serves as the backdrop for all we do. Our focus as a company is to create a workplace that employees look forward coming to. This is a rewarding and challenging position, working with a group of professionals who value input and ideas to facilitate the best results.

Environment Control provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Benefits:

• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid training
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Office: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kent, WA 98032: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person