Field Branch Administrator - Temporary Contract

Location: Washington, DC (NOVA), DC, United States Job ID: 89424 Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion people daily. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. Field Branch Administrator - Temporary Contract Your main responsibilities This is an on-site temporary, 3-6 month contract opportunity that will be based out of our office in Beltsville, MD Office Administration Answer phone, greet visitors, and maintain accurate contact databases for Field Operations. Order uniforms, maintain office supplies, and manage building maintenance issues. Sort deliveries, handle mail, and order special documents for Sales/Superintendents/PMs. Oversee safety equipment orders and stock for field staff. Assist with general office tasks like catering, copier maintenance, reception duties, and special projects. Purchasing & Accounts Payable Prepare and process purchase orders, invoices, and related documents for parts, equipment, and tools. Coordinate check requests for items outside the PO system. Assist with tool inventory, issuing, repairing, and replacing tools. Track monthly material spending and manage vendor statements. Contract Management & Billing Process new contracts, contract changes, price adjustments, and addendums. Handle billing tasks, send invoices, update customer preferences, and track payments. Support the turnover of new initiatives to NPS and provide contract copies upon request. Provide necessary documentation to the legal team as requested. Human Resources & Payroll Manage personnel data in the IUEC database (new hires, terminations, supervisor changes). Oversee onboarding, offboarding, PFL requests, disability paperwork, and payroll adjustments. Prepare payroll for Superintendents' approval and support safety programs. Ensure drug tests are scheduled for new employees and those involved in accidents. Handle union-related tasks like annuity claims. Field Operations Update on-call availability, schedules, and job tracking reports. Coordinate municipal inspections and state permit applications. Process testing paperwork and violations remediation for submission to municipalities. Track violations payments and resolve discrepancies. Manage vehicle orders, gas cards, parking tickets, accident reports, and rentals. What you will learn Knowledge of Schindler's products, services and fulfillment standards through live classroom trainings, time in the field and self-study learning platforms. What you bring Experience supporting middle management and/or department - 3 years Experience in an Administrative Assistant or related training in an administrative function - 5 years Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Preferred Associate's, Bachelor's Degree preferred. 3+ years of support for middle management or departmental administrative functions. 5+ years in an administrative assistant role or similar. Previous experience with an international company highly desired. What's in it for you? Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation. Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire. 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays. Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service. Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of child's birth or adoption. A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth. At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status. Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency. #J-18808-Ljbffr Schindler Elevator Corporation