Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

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.

Job Summary:

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

• 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

• 1-3 years of prior receptionist experience
• Previous experience working in the Construction industry (preferred)
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-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.