Administrative Assistant

Job ID: 526680

Preferred Materials – Asphalt Division, part of CRH Southeast Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials – Asphalt Division also offers design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and with offices throughout Florida and in Savannah, Georgia, and Hardeeville, South Carolina, Preferred Materials – Asphalt Division performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services. Our employees make Preferred Materials – Asphalt Division a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant for our Jacksonville FL office. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Answering and directing incoming calls to the appropriate individuals
• Retrieve and forward messages received in the general mail box
• Greet all visitors and applicants in a professional and courteous manner
• Assist the customer with basic requests such as address and contact information
• Monitor visitor access and maintain security awareness
• Signing for packages, receiving and sorting incoming mail and distributing to the appropriate individuals and preparing outgoing mail
• Maintain inventory of and order office supplies of all kinds
• Maintain office equipment such as copiers and set up maintenance and repair as needed
• Maintain front desk appearance and cleanliness
• Assist Office Manager with data entry and reporting
• Assist with other administrative duties and day-to-day tasks as assigned

Requirements

• 1-3 years of prior receptionist experience 
• Previous experience working in the Construction industry (preferred)
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to muti-task
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work in a team environment and provide support to staff
• Ability to handle confidential information and use of discretion while performing job tasks
• Ability to work independently, organize, and prioritize work assignments
• Exceptional accuracy and detail oriented skills required
• Customer service oriented

Physical Requirements

• This position is a largely sedentary; however, caution needs to be taken when lifting files, boxes, opening file cabinet drawers.
• To avoid injuries to hands, back and neck, proper ergonomics should be maintained while working at desk/workstation.
• There are occasional visits to the storage area in which case safety rules must be followed.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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