Administrative Assistant

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Greentech • Hardware • Energy
The Role
The administrative assistant supports office operations by answering phones, organizing files, scheduling appointments, maintaining supplies, and assisting with project management and meetings.
Summary Generated by Built In

An administrative assistant provides support to ensure efficient operation of an office or department. They perform various administrative tasks, including answering phones, organizing files, scheduling appointments, and maintaining office supplies. They also handle correspondence, assist with project management, and coordinate meetings and events. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role.

Essential Responsibilities 

• Duties include general clerical, reception, project-based work, and to project a professional company image through in-person and phone interaction

. • Answer telephones and transfer to appropriate staff member • Take detailed phone messages and forward to appropriate staff member 

• Create and modify documents with MS Office tools • Perform general clerical duties to include, but not be limited to the following: photocopying, faxing, mailing and filing • Assist with ordering office supplies as needed • Coordinate and maintain key records of office personnel, such as cell phone number and company credit card numbers • Set-up and coordinate meeting spaces and attendee list as may be required 

• Support staff in assigned project-based work 

  Minimum Qualifications

 • High School Diploma or equivalent

 • 0-2 years of previous clerical service Preferred Qualifications Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

 • Computer skills.

 • Oral and written communication skills

. • Interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to understand and follow directions. Working & Environmental Conditions Working Conditions

 • Temperature controlled working environment. Some outside activities may be required

. • This position may travel out-of-town to attend training and meetings. 

• Typical office environment: may experience minor discomfort from extensive use of a computer display and keyboard; travel between buildings on campus and between campuses.

 Physical Requirements 

• Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs. 

• Sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time. 

• Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.



About Us
In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!
Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.
Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
If you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact 713.378.2685. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.
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The Company
Houston, Texas
2,758 Employees
Year Founded: 1947

What We Do

Powell is hiring! - Powell is dedicated to improving people’s lives by providing reliable power distribution systems in every market we serve. From industrial to renewables we play a part in providing communities across the globe access to electricity, Powell takes pride in listening to our customers, understanding their needs, and proposing innovative and cost-efficient solutions. As a global manufacturer, we utilize our Core Values: Customer First, Respect for our Employees, Continuous Improvement and “Can-Do” Attitude, to solve our customers’ toughest problems. At Powell, we believe in being a partner to our customers by providing innovative engineered electrical power solutions and services. Our offerings include: low & medium voltage electrical distribution packages, electrical and valve servicing, and a wide number of automation systems to increase the overall safety of your system. Be sure to follow us for updates & to visit our website for more information: powellind.com An Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability

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