Louisiana Staffing
Office Manager / Office Clerk
Mendez Landscaping Development Corp is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Office Manager / Office Clerk to oversee and support our administrative operations. This role is vital to keeping the office organized, responsive, and running efficiently as we continue to grow. Youll work directly with the owner, field crews, and clients, playing a key role in the day-to-day workflow of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Answer phone calls, take messages, and direct inquiries appropriately
- Greet and assist walk-in clients, vendors, and deliveries
- Manage and organize job folders, work orders, and customer records
- Assist with scheduling of estimates, jobs, and crew dispatching
- Input invoices, receipts, and simple transactions into QuickBooks
- Track materials, job progress, and subcontractor communications
- Maintain office supplies and coordinate reorders when necessary
- Follow up with customers for payments, service updates, or paperwork
- Help prepare documentation for permits, contracts, or project bids
- Support the owner with special administrative tasks as needed
- High school diploma or GED (required); further education is a plus
- Previous experience in an office or administrative role (preferred)
- Basic knowledge of QuickBooks or other bookkeeping systems (or willingness to learn)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Comfortable working independently and multitasking in a fast-paced setting
- Professional, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality
- Experience in the landscaping, construction, or service trades
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Familiarity with permit applications or municipal paperwork
- Pay based on experience and performance
- Paid holidays and PTO after 1 year
- Opportunities to grow into a supervisory or operations role
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Bonus Skills (a plus but not required):
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