Receptionist

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Carrollton, TX, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Security
The Role
Greets visitors, manages calls, mail, packages, office supplies, timekeeping, calendars, and front-desk operations. Provides HR and administrative support, assists with recruiting and employee events, maintains confidential records, and prepares recurring billing, cost, meeting, and project reports for managers. Requires accurate recordkeeping, strong communication, organization, computer skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced office and construction environment.
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RECEPTIONIST

JOB DESCRIPTION


Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

 

Confidentiality and Professionalism

  • Uphold the confidentiality of sensitive information handled at the front desk
  • Consistently demonstrate professionalism and courtesy when interacting with visitors, colleagues, and management
  • Support with HR event preparation and coordinating for employee engagement initiatives

Customer and Visitor Relations

  • Greet and receive visitors with a courteous, friendly, and helpful attitude
  • Maintain a well-organized and presentable front desk area, ensuring it is up and running by 8:00 AM daily

Timekeeping and Reporting

  • Ensure timecards are completed and submitted by every Monday
  • Report any discrepancies or issues with timecards to the HR department

Office Supply Management

  • Place office supply orders every Wednesday to ensure stock is maintained
  • Daily restocking of coffee, snacks, and supplies in the breakroom and conference room

Mail and Package Handling

  • Send and receive mail and packages through USPS and FedEx as required
  • Sort and deliver mail and packages upon arrival
  • Open all checks and direct them to the appropriate department for processing

Phone System Management

  • Answer all incoming calls with a friendly, positive tone, providing empathy and reassurance to customers
  • Use the centralized telephone console to manage incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls
  • Relay accurate information and ensure that calls are directed to the correct individuals

HR Administrative Support

  • Provide general administrative tasks in support of all departments and managers as needed
  • HR tasks can include: scheduling of applicants, sourcing for recruitment, document and data entry
  • Update seating charts regularly to reflect any changes
  • Check and approve meetings via calendars several times a day
  • Check for incoming faxes and distribute them accordingly
  • Maintain records and ensure confidentiality in all administrative processes
  • Event and Card Coordination for monthly birthday cards and yearly Christmas cards to all employees
  • Supporting with Safety Council Training set up for current employees

 

Reports:

  • Run monthly billing reports and give to Managers as needed; also send full report at end of month to Managers and Partners
  • Run active report for meetings
  • Run active/inactive report once a week to make sure it is clean
  • Run Unposted Freeform and AIA report 2x a month to make sure it is cleaned up
  • Go over liens / notices report with managers and make sure owner info is in CE for liens and notices to be sent. 
  • Run job cost detail report for managers, if needed
  • Run PO status report to see which pick tickets have not been received from field
  • Run committed cost report to investigate and clean up old cost on jobs

 

Knowledge:

  • High school diploma is required

Work Experience: 

  • Receptionist, switchboard or administrative assistant experience is required 

Skills and Competencies:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Detail oriented with excellent organization skills
  • Ability to effectively utilize computers and software including Microsoft Office Suite, Computer Ease and other software required by the Company
  • Ability to use general office equipment, i.e. fax machine, copier
  • Ability to speak clearly, articulately and in a pleasant tone
  • Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced service/construction team environment
  • Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality
  • Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines

 

Physical Requirements

  • 100% Office Setting, including sitting, some bending, walking and viewing

Skills Required

  • High school diploma
  • Receptionist, switchboard, or administrative assistant experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Strong organization and attention to detail
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, Computer Ease, and other company software
  • Ability to use general office equipment, including fax machine and copier
  • Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
  • Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple deadlines
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The Company
HQ: Pearland, Texas
348 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

Allied Fire Protection is dedicated to protecting lives and property through expert fire protection solutions. From our corporate headquarters in Houston, we proudly serve communities across Austin, San Antonio, Laredo, the Rio Grande Valley, Dallas/Fort Worth, Tampa, and Nashville — delivering safety, reliability, and peace of mind wherever we go.

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