Administrative Assistant
Homer Companies · Lockport, IL · 2 wk ago
Administrative$18–$22/hrFull-time
About the role
The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of office and clerical duties to ensure the office runs efficiently, including greeting visitors, answering phone calls, scheduling tree care work, and performing various administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service by greeting visitors and answering phone calls and emails
- Schedule, organize, and maintain appointments and jobs for tree crews and arborists
- Maintain constant communication with clients to ensure satisfaction throughout the job process
- Perform data entry, prepare letters and documents using word processing and spreadsheets, and manage databases
- Create invoices, process payments, and track client files and accounts
- Perform general office tasks such as managing the front desk, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies
- Report directly to the office manager and perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to learn new programs quickly and multitask in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Availability every other Saturday for the full season
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching (up to a certain amount) and 100% vesting as soon as contributions are made
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays (6)
Pay
Starting salary is $18–$22 per hour, determined by experience, skill, education, and other factors.
Benefits enrollment available after a 60-day new hire probation period.