Receptionist

Riverside, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $21.00 - $25.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Job Description

RICK Engineering Company is a prominent engineering firm dedicated to providing exceptional services and innovative solutions in the Inland Empire region. Known for its commitment to excellence, RICK combines technical expertise with a passion for community development, helping clients and communities realize their dreams through landmark projects. The company fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment where industry-leading experts work together to shape the future of infrastructure and engineering practices. With a strong emphasis on mentorship and professional growth, RICK offers its employees abundant opportunities to expand their skill sets, advance their careers, and engage in meaningful work. Additionally, the company prides itself on maintaining a fun, supportive workplace culture that encourages innovation and teamwork. For more information, visit www.rickengineering.com.

As a Receptionist at RICK Engineering Company, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the front office and serving as the first point of contact for visitors and callers. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage with a multi-disciplinary team on significant projects that impact the broader community. The receptionist is responsible for maintaining a professional and welcoming office environment and handling communications efficiently and accurately. Duties include managing phone systems, greeting visitors, routing calls, processing mail, and providing general administrative support across various departments, including accounting and human resources. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, a friendly and professional demeanor, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting. Joining RICK means becoming part of a company that values dependability, punctuality, and continuous improvement, while also championing diversity and equal employment opportunities for all individuals.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
one year of general office experience including receptionist duties
typing speed of at least 35 words per minute
proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook
strong communication and organizational skills
ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
professional and friendly demeanor

Job Qualifications

One year of general office experience including telephone receptionist work or equivalent training
typing speed of 35 plus words per minute with good grammar and spelling skills
knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook
flexibility, punctuality, organizational skills, energy, and ability to handle last minute deadlines
dependability

Job Duties

Opens front office and switchboard daily in accordance with office hours
maintains front office appearance and cleanliness during office hours
answers and routes incoming telephone calls to staff in a timely manner
distinguishes between legitimate business calls and spam or phishing calls
greets all visitors to the office in a friendly and professional manner
acts as conduit between visitors and office staff, ensuring appropriate handling of visitors, vendors, and salespeople
notifies staff in a timely manner regarding all deliveries made to the front office
processes all incoming mail, opens and sorts mail for distribution, maintains a log of all incoming checks
communicates with staff to maintain accurate phone lists for all offices and distributes information monthly
responds to requests for job numbers and maintains a log of distributed numbers
coordinates with Facilities to support large in-house meetings
provides administrative support as needed for accounting, HR, and other departments with supervisor's approval