Operations Assistant - Yard - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-21
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Corona
California
92879
United States

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Position Summary
The Operations Assistant will be the first point of contact for visitors and is expected to deliver exceptional customer service at all times. The priority for this role is to provide a welcoming environment to anyone who walks through our doors. The ideal candidate will be friendly, professional, and service-minded.
Reception Desk Coverage Responsibilities
  • Create an atmosphere of openness and inclusivity for all visitors, reflecting our core values.
  • Welcome, check in, and log visitors; answer inquiries and guide them to meeting spaces, parking, or validations.
  • Reliably attend and arrive on time for all assigned shifts.
  • Operate and maintain accuracy of the multi-line phone system.
  • Answer and direct incoming calls politely and professionally.
  • Open, date-stamp, sort, and distribute incoming mail; scan and forward to off-site partners as needed.
  • Notify staff of packages and ensure distribution.
  • Prepare and ship outgoing mail/packages (UPS, FedEx, etc.); assist staff as needed.
  • Maintain reception area and surroundings in a safe, tidy condition.
  • Operate office equipment and coordinate vendor repairs as required.
  • Communicate with office vendors (plants, coffee, repairs, etc.).
  • Serve as main contact for building issues (work orders, badges, vendor access).
  • Monitor and restock office supplies; order specialty items as requested.
  • Build positive relationships with colleagues and leadership.
Administrative Support Duties
  • Perform clerical and administrative tasks to support office operations.
  • Manage email and mail correspondence.
  • Maintain Outlook calendars for conference rooms and catering deliveries.
  • Assist staff with conference room booking and setup.
  • Coordinate and support internal events (Open House, client meetings, Bellringers, happy hours, etc.).
  • Process invoices for payment.
Office Operations Support Duties
  • Order, maintain, and stock office spaces and breakrooms (fridges, kitchens, training rooms).
  • Partner with building maintenance for cleaning and trash removal before, during, and after events.
  • Facilitate preventive and corrective maintenance of office appliances and assets.
  • Arrange and oversee meeting logistics (lunches, refreshments, materials, supplies).
  • Maintain Outlook calendars for conference rooms and catering.
  • Assist with conference room setup for meetings.
  • Coordinate and manage internal events (Open House, client meetings, Bellringers, happy hours, etc.).
  • Work with Marketing to update content for monitors in common areas and weekly event calendars.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and client-ready office environment.
  • Participate in office holiday dcor setup and removal.
  • Lead internal office events and team-building initiatives, managing all related logistics.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications
  • Consistently friendly, pleasant demeanor with tact, patience, and courtesy.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
  • Strong teamwork, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with flexibility and composure.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail for accuracy and aesthetics.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Proactive problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
  • Professional appearance and customer-focused mindset.
  • High school diploma or higher.
  • Prior administrative/clerical experience preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Typing speed: 3540 WPM.
Physical Requirements
  • Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking.
  • Frequent use of hands and fingers.
  • Ability to lift 520 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
  • Ability to stoop, reach, squat, bend, and kneel.
  • Occasional pushing and pulling.
For Southern California locations only, the compensation range for this position is: $46,000$56,000. depending on experience. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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