Receptionist Position
We are seeking a Receptionist to fill a key role in our Tacoma, Washington office. We are a team of experts, driven by our commitment to providing technologically advanced life safety and security solutions that protect lives, critical infrastructure, and valuable information. Due to our expertise and keen focus on customer service, Evergreen Fire and Security is a recognized leader in both the Federal Government and commercial markets, where we are entrusted to provide fire alarm, access control, intrusion detection, CCTV, mass notification, and other critical protection systems designed to meet their specific needs. Our success is based in large part on the experience and skills of the best and brightest employees in the industry. That's why we are always looking for additional qualified experts to join Evergreen and support our project teams.
The Role
- Answers company phones, provides information, and directs callers to the appropriate parties
- Greets and signs in guests / visitors
- Ensures effective communications with management, callers, customers, and staff
- Sorts, opens and distributes mail daily and handles interoffice mail
- Receives incoming shipments
- Prepares shipments to go out via various vendors and customers
- Orders office supplies for all office locations and departments
- Maintains conference room calendars
- Prints business cards
- Orders and maintains inventory of uniforms, distributing appropriately to employees
- Performs general data entry
- Manages employee certificates
- Schedules birthday and anniversary calls
- Performs administrative duties for other departments as needed to see projects to completion
- Interacts effectively with internal and external customers
- Assists with office management tasks / duties
- Serves as backup to travel coordinator
- Conducts reference checks
The Necessities
Enjoys working in-office five days per weekExcellent customer service skillsMS Office experienceValid state driver's licenseExtremely punctual and reliableWilling & able to become a notary in Washington StateAbility to pass pre-employment screenings (drug, background, and driving history)The Nice-to-Haves
Prior experience booking travelExperience handling multiple phone linesThe Benefits
Competitive payPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid holidaysMedical, dental, and vision insurance plans401(k) planUp to 4% match available100% vested from day oneHealthcare flexible spending accountsDependent care flexible spending accountsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Company-sponsored group term life insuranceCompany-sponsored short-term disability insuranceCorporate perks programOpportunities to participate in voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, voluntary life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance, legal services, identity theft protection, and accident insurancePay range is $20 - $25 per hour for well-qualified candidates. We also offer opportunities for training and advancement in a fast-paced, inclusive, and rewarding working environment. Evergreen Fire & Security is a US government contractor with sensitive access requirements. As our employee, you must also be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information. Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. citizenship due to the level of access to sensitive information and / or restricted facilities.
Evergreen Fire and Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.