Posting Title: Administrative Assistant                       

Reports To: Project Manager

Location: DeSoto, KS                                               

Salary Range: $25/hr-$28/hr

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

WHO WE ARE
For nearly 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we’ve built a reputation for integrity. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we always—always—do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.

THE DATA CENTER TEAM
We build mission-critical data centers throughout the U.S. to ensure crucial information accessed by millions of people is always available and secure. For two decades, CEI has designed, installed and commissioned more than 11.5 million square feet of data center space totaling $2.3 billion worth of electrical systems. 

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an organized and dynamic Administrative Assistant to provide daily support to our Data Center team. This key team player is vital in ensuring information flow between office, field, vendors, and general contractors. The Administrative Assistant will engage with and support a team that may consist of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers. 

ABOUT YOU
You have general administrative experience and bring a wide skillset that includes organizational, time management, and project manager skills. Working in a fast-paced environment and balancing different priorities is second nature to you. You are tech-savvy with experience in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
As an Administrative Assistant, you have the chance to learn the nuts and bolts of our industry and build your professional network. You’ll interact with teams across the organization and experience first-hand how decisions are made and how problems are solved. You get to play a key role in bridging the information flow between our office and field personnel, as well as engaging with vendors and general contractors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Licensure/Certifications: None required.

Experience: Two (2) years of administrative experience required. Experience in the construction industry preferred.

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. 

PLEASE NOTE: CEI will never ask for any money or financial information from applicants during the hiring process. To learn more about "job scams" how to avoid them, click here.

CEI is a place where every single person can—and does—have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you’ll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people’s lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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