Receptionist- Houston Campus

Overview

Stress Engineering Services, Inc. (SES) is seeking a Houston Receptionist to join our administrative support team. The successful person will be able to effectively greet our clients, visitors, and colleagues; and interface with our diverse team, including the Engineers, Office Managers, Executive Assistants, and other Receptionists across 4 buildings.

This position is offered in a business casual environment with Professional Engineers located on the Northwest side of Houston.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors in a friendly manner, while announcing each appropriately.
• Answer and screen incoming calls via Microsoft Teams.
• Maintain office security by following proper safety protocols in place at reception.
• Follow daily front desk opening and closing procedures, while keeping a neat desk.
• Maintain daily roster of building personnel and guests, and log training attendance.
• B1 and B3: Order lab lunches daily; Order lunches as needed in the SES building you are stationed.
• Receive and sort mail via USPS daily, and intercompany mail between SES buildings as received.
• Act as back-up receptionist as needed at any SES Houston campus building.
• Work with our administrative team to confirm adequate supplies are available.
• Maintain public areas of the SES building you are stationed for the day.
• Data entry and other related tasks as assigned.
• Assist project managers on an as-needed basis.
• Assist with conference center events by greeting all clients, visitors, and SES staff, along with:
• Coordinating catering (breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner).
• Coordinating with IT for any A/V support needs.
• Setting up and cleaning up conference room(s) before and after the event.

Qualifications

·       High school diploma, or equivalent.

·       2 years of experience preferred.

·       Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

·       Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·       Stays well-organized and manages time effectively.

·       Able to maintain confidentiality.

·       Comply with all company policies and procedures.

·       Respond in a timely and professional manner to all internal and external parties.

·       Participate in special assignments as requested.

·       Ability to be at work from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. 

o   Normal working days are 8 hours in length, with rotations required for opening or closing front desk coverage– additional hours may be needed to ensure that deadlines are met.

Stress Engineering Services is an independent, employee-owned engineering firm. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.