What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant of Operations position at HES Facilities?
Overview
HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.
Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.
Job Skills / Requirements
$16-$ 20 per hour depending on experience
The Administrative Assistant oversees the administrative functions related to the facilities management department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):
The primary responsibility of the Administrative Assistant is overseeing the administrative functions of the facilities management department. Essential aspects of this position include:
- Issue / Track Work Orders
- Develop forms and related tools required to support the operations team
- Ability to use Microsoft Office products
- Assist in recruiting and onboarding of employees including I9 verification
- Track training records of staff
- Required to follow all HES Facilities, client, and regulatory agency policies.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, Ability to write effective correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients, and other employees or the organization.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
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Additional Information / Benefits
Optional daily pay
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days
Salary : $16 - $20