Administrative Support Clerk- Switchboard; FSH

Administrative Support Clerk – Switchboard Operator Job Location

Fulton State Hospital
Communications Department
600 East Fifth Street
Fulton, MO 65251

$1,458.32/semi-monthly plus $2.00/hour shift differential for hours worked between 3:00pm-7:00am

5:45am-4:15pm, Sunday-Wednesday with primary days off on Thursday/Friday/Saturday. Employee will work on holidays if they fall on their regularly scheduled workday.

Fulton State Hospital is a community of caring, skilled people, partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery. Through Respect, Encouragement, Compassion, Opportunity, Value, Excellence, and Responsiveness, you can contribute to individuals’ recovery and positively impact those you serve by being a team member at Fulton State Hospital.

This position is for a Switchboard Operator working in the Main Hospital Switchboard and directly with the Communications Department. This position will back up the mailroom staff. This is a full‑time position. Hours of work: 5:45am-4:15pm, Sunday-Thursday. Regular days off scheduled on Thursday/Friday/Saturday. Employee will work on holidays if they fall on their regularly scheduled workday.

• Must have a valid Missouri Driver’s License.
• Must be able to lift and carry boxes/packages weighing 25 lbs.
• Knowledge of general office practices.
• Ability to maintain clerical records and operate basic office equipment.
• Ability to interact on the phone or in person with the public.

0-1 year of experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

• Six or more months of experience in office support work. (15 earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.)
• Experience with large scale telephone systems.

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.

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