Switchboard Operator

Title: Switchboard/Scanning Operator

Union: OPEIU, Local 153, Grade 2

Rate of Pay: $56,068.63 per year (Weekly $995.76 plus $82.48 FICA Reimbursement)

Company: Joint Industry Board of the Electrical Industry

Location: Flushing, NY 11365

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Scanning

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Joint Industry Board of the Electrical Industry is seeking a Switchboard/Scanning/File Associate ‘D’ to join our team. Reporting to the Supervisor, under close supervision, the Switchboard/Scanning/File Associate ‘D’ will be responsible for various duties, which will include scanning, reception work, and switchboard.

• Switchboard assignment as needed.
• Organize and prepare documents from various Departments for scanning and check for accuracy.
• Provide Relief Receptionist coverage as needed.
• Prepare payroll envelopes for distribution.
• Provide relief coverage for other departments as needed.
• Assist and cover Welcome Center.
• May perform other related clerical duties within the Department.

Work Environment

We thrive to provide a supportive and collaborative environment. We are employee- focused emphasizing mutual respect a strong sense of community and a positive team culture. We offer a healthy work -life balances and a desirable work environment with a diverse workforce. This job operates in a professional office - customer service environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop computers, phone, headset, scanner, printer, keyboard, photocopiers, shredder, and fax.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work environment with physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. This would require the ability to lift files, pull files/forms/books, stand, bending, shred documents, open/close filing cabinets as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time onsite position 35 hours per week- Non-Exempt (OPEIU L. 153) position-Monday through Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM, subject to change based on operation and coverage.

Flexibility: Must be able to work overtime when necessary.

Travel
No travel is expected for this position.

Required Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Ability to handle large call volume thru the switchboard.
• Notary Public Preferred.
• Provide accurate information and direct callers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexible and willing to adapt with the needs of the Department and overtime if necessary.
• Ability to work professionally and cooperatively with others.
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Attendance and Punctuality.

Other Duties/Special Projects

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Top benefits or perks:

As a team member at the Joint Industry Board, you will enjoy:

• 10% of employer contribution to your 401K (before FICA gross-up reimbursement) without mandatory matching, vested immediately before FICA gross reimbursement.
• Basic Pay FICA reimbursement (Social Security and Medicare Tax reimbursed as weekly added to compensation) = total weekly compensation.
• After completing 26 weeks of full-time employment from permanent hire date: Free health, dental, and optical insurance - The premiums are paid entirely by the Joint Industry Board subject to any PHBP Plan and Trustee modification. Coverage thru Magna Care PPO (Medical), Express Script for Prescription, DDS/Anthem Dental, In addition, eligible employees may use JIB Medical P.C.
• Health Reimbursement Account, Employer funded after completing 26 weeks
• Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability.
• NYS Paid Family Leave.
• Jury Duty and Death in family bereavement days off.
• 11 Holidays
• 2 Floater Days (Special Days)
• Birthday*
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Vacation
• Two Retirement plan – JIB ERIP Defined Pension Plan with vesting and age requirement, fully funded by employer and the Local 153 Pension Plan
• Life Insurance

The Joint Industry Board of the Electrical Industry (JIB) was established in 1943 by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union No. 3 and employers affiliated with the National Electrical Contractors Association. Its mission is to promote harmony between employees and employers, administer benefits for members and their families and improve competitiveness through progressive management, education, training, and technology.