Administrative Assistant - Plant Operations

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Connect with your calling. Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Meadow Ridge is the premier life‑care retirement community in Fairfield County, located on 136 acres in beautiful Redding, Connecticut. In this unique and enriching environment, we offer Independent and Assisted Living apartment homes, as well as a skilled Health Center where we provide our residents with quality care and services.

We are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support for our Plant Operations department and other departments when needed, including covering the reception desk.

Full‑time opportunity

8am – 4pm
Mon–Fri, but must be willing and available to cover weekend and evening shifts when required.
$23/hr

• Screen calls and collect and prioritize mail
• Administration of the Worx Hub system for service requests
• Liaise with other departments within BSL
• Keep calendar schedules current; schedule, organize and follow up on internal and external meetings, including booking conference rooms, requesting lunches (when applicable), and making sure necessary meeting materials are prepared
• Manage contacts for Plant Operations Director
• Prepare letters and other documents, and circulate communications with regard to meetings and other matters
• Maintain filing system
• Reconcile monthly billing statements and invoices
• Prepare expense reports for team members
• Process time‑card and PTO requests on behalf of Plant Operations Director
• Type, assemble, copy, file and otherwise process data required by the community in an accurate and timely manner
• Order and maintain supplies, and arrange for equipment maintenance
• Organize, coordinate and assist in planning special events, including weekend events
• Other duties and projects as assigned

• Minimum one (1) year related work experience; plant operations experience a plus
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Experience in a professional office setting or hospitality environment, where good communication (especially heavy telephone usage) and customer‑relations skills are essential
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel

• 8 holidays & 2 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company‑provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
• Use of Community Fitness Center and Pool
• * Eligibility may vary by employment status

Entry level

Full‑time

Administrative

Hospitals and Health Care