Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
flexible spending accounts
voluntary life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Employee assistance program
employee relief fund
Supplemental Insurance

Job Description

Century Fire Protection is one of the largest and most successful full-service fire protection companies based in the Southeast United States. With headquarters in Duluth, GA, and over 20 offices across seven states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, Century Fire Protection has built a solid reputation as an industry leader. The company specializes in the design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of all types of fire protection systems across virtually all commercial markets. Their expertise spans every stage of a building's life cycle, providing comprehensive fire safety solutions that ensure client safety and regulatory compliance. Century Fire Protection is committed to continuous growth and development, offering a supportive work environment with numerous career advancement opportunities for its employees.

The role of Receptionist at Century Fire Protection is pivotal, serving as the first point of contact for visitors and callers. This position requires delivering professional, courteous service to all guests and phone inquiries while supporting daily office operations through a wide range of administrative duties. The ideal candidate is someone with a high school diploma and at least two years of related experience demonstrating strong phone skills and a high level of customer service. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, is essential for success in this role.

This full-time position involves greeting visitors to create positive first impressions, answering and screening phone calls professionally, managing incoming and outgoing mail and packages, and maintaining a clean and organized reception area. Additional administrative tasks will include scheduling appointments, data entry, filing, and providing general information about the company to callers and visitors. The receptionist will also collaborate with other office staff to support operational efficiency as needed.

Century Fire Protection values its employees as its greatest asset and fosters a culture of empowerment where individuals are encouraged to excel in their roles and grow their careers. The company offers a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support employee well-being and professional development. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, voluntary life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee assistance programs, an employee relief fund, and supplemental insurance options such as critical illness, hospitalization, and accident coverage.

Working at Century Fire Protection means joining a dedicated team of experts in the fire protection industry who are passionate about innovation, quality, and client satisfaction. The company's commitment to employee success is evident in its investment in education and training programs. Candidates interested in this receptionist position can expect to work in a dynamic environment that values professionalism, collaboration, and career growth. Century Fire Protection invites individuals who are motivated, organized, and customer-service oriented to join their team and contribute to maintaining the company’s reputation as a great place to work.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • two or more years related experience
  • strong phone skills
  • proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • ability to stand, walk, and reach occasionally
  • ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
  • excellent interpersonal skills

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • two or more years’ related experience with strong phone skills
  • high level of customer service
  • competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • excellent communication skills
  • ability to multitask and prioritize
  • strong organizational skills

Job Duties

  • Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls in a professional and courteous manner
  • greet and assist visitors, ensuring a positive first impression of the company
  • manage incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries
  • maintain a clean and organized reception area
  • perform basic administrative tasks, such as data entry, filing, and scheduling appointments
  • provide general information about the company to callers and visitors
  • support other office staff as needed with administrative tasks

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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