Office Assistant
Absher Construction Company · Puyallup, WA · 2 wk ago
On-siteAdministrative$21/hrPart-time
About the role
Absher Construction, a 100% employee-owned general contractor in the Pacific Northwest, is seeking a full-time Office Assistant to keep our Puyallup office organized, welcoming, and running smoothly. As one of the first points of contact for employees, candidates, visitors, vendors, and callers, this position provides front office support while assisting teams across the company with administrative needs, meetings, jobsite support, company events, and Talent Acquisition activities.
Responsibilities
- Greet visitors and manage incoming calls in a professional and welcoming manner
- Manage mail, packages, courier shipments, office supplies, and general front office needs
- Support meeting setup, catering, conference rooms, and shared office spaces
- Assist project teams with new jobsite setup, supplies, shipping, and administrative needs
- Support Talent Acquisition with reference checks, interview scheduling, and other recruiting activities
- Assist with company events, special projects, errands, and administrative requests across departments
- Maintain organized records, supplies, equipment, and common areas
Requirements
- 1–3 years of recent receptionist, administrative, or related customer service experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license
Qualifications
- Strong organization and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Professional, friendly, and confident communicating with a variety of people
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to handle confidential information appropriately
- Proactive and comfortable taking initiative with minimal supervision
- Flexible, collaborative, and willing to jump in where needed
Physical requirements
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods with repetitive hand and wrist movements
- Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
Benefits
- Fully paid medical premiums for employees
- Generous PTO policy
- 401(k) retirement benefits
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) retirement benefits
Pay
$21 USD – $24 USD per hour (offers typically made between entry and midpoint of the range, based on experience, education, and internal equity).
Schedule
Full-time, on-site position in Puyallup, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.