Workplace Operations Coordinator (Part-Time)

About the role

Forterra isseekinga highly organized detail-oriented Workplace Operations Coordinator to join our team in Clarksburg Maryland. This part-time on-site role will help ensure that our employees have clean well-stocked welcoming and fully functioning workplaces across three nearby buildings.

You will spend much of your time moving between locations preparing each building for the workday monitoringsuppliesand shared spaces responding to employee needs andidentifyingways to improve the office experience. You may also provide occasional reception and front-desk coverage but this role is primarily focused on hands-on workplace operations and employee support.

The ideal candidate is proactive dependable service-minded and comfortable taking ownership of a wide variety of responsibilities. You notice the details others may miss act quickly to solve problems and take pride in creating an environment where employees can do their best work.

Wereglad to train the right candidate. We care more about how you work than whatyouvedoneprior. Thisis a self-directed roleour perfect candidatewill thriveinour organizationifthey canspot what needs to happen and takesaction/ownershipof it without waiting for directionfromtheir manager or peers.

This role is a great fit for someone whos energized by real ownership and autonomy from day one whetheryourea student a parent working around school hours or returning to the workforce after time away.

This is an on-site role expected to work approximately 25 hours per week Monday through Friday. The exact schedule will bedeterminedwith the selected candidate and may be flexible within the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET.Thisrole opens the buildings each morningsoconsistent on-time attendance is essential to the job.

What youll do

Multi-Building Workplace Support

• Open check and prepare each building for the start of the workday.

• Travel between three nearby buildings throughout the day to keep each one ready for the workday.

• Monitor kitchens break areas conference rooms restrooms and other shared spaces.

• Order receive organize and restock office kitchen and employee supplies.

• Maintainaccurateinventory andanticipatesupply needs before they become urgent.

• Identifyand report maintenance safety security cleaning or facility-related issues.
• Coordinate with vendors building management and internal contacts as needed.

• Support the setup and breakdown of catered meals company events meetings and other workplace activities.

• Take ownership of the appearance and day-to-day readiness of employee-facing and external-facing areas.

Reception and Administrative Support

• Provide backup coverage at the primary reception desk as needed.

• Greet and welcome visitors with a friendly and professional demeanor.

• Help ensure compliance with company security policies and visitor access controls.

• Receive sort and distribute incoming mail and deliveries.

• Assistwith conference room bookings and other scheduling needs.

• Provide general clerical and administrative support to departments across the company.

• Provide backup support to other administrative staff and contribute to the development of shared workplace practices.
• Manage special projects and perform other duties as assigned

What were looking for

Ownership Mentality:You takepride in yourworkanddonotwait to be told what to donext.Taking initiativeisone of your love languages.

Exceptional Attention to Detail:You notice when something is missing out of place or not working and follow through to resolve it.You notice what needs to happen and follow through without a reminder.

Service Orientation:You enjoy helping others and take satisfaction in making employees workdays easier.

Proactive Problem-Solving:Youanticipateneeds act with urgency and solve problems efficiently.

Dependability:Youreconsistent and on time everyday becausethe team is counting on you to open the buildings and keep things running.

Desire to Learn:You are eager to learn about the company and understand how you can best support the team.

Team Player:You work well with others communicate clearly and hold yourself accountable.You have no issueassistingotherteams/departments ifitsneeded.We are one teamwiththe same goal.

What youll need

• Proficiencyusing Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to move between nearby buildings regularly during the workday.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to stand walk bend reach and perform light physical tasks throughout the workday.

• Reliable transportation or another dependable way to travel between nearby buildings if needed.

• Comfortable being evaluated on ownership and follow-through not just hours worked.

Nice to haves

• One year of experience in office operations workplace experience hospitality facilities coordination reception or a similar role.

• Experience in a role where you were solely responsible for a task shift or space such as running your own station closing a store alone or managing a classroom.

• Experience managing supplies vendors events or multiple office locations.

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.

US Salary Range
$23-$29/hour

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience education specialized training critical expertise training and more.

CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. For more information about U.S. Security Clearances:click here.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in all personnel are unique talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor including veteran and disability status and criminal history in accordance with applicable local state and federal laws.

Forterra is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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