Receptionist – Seattle
Source: Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local, a hard services‑led, tailored facility management solution. The role is onsite in Downtown Seattle.
About The Role
As a CBRE Receptionist, you will provide administrative tasks to a department or office, including greeting visitors, answering calls, setting up meeting rooms, and other duties. This job is part of the Workplace Experience function, responsible for providing world‑class customer service to the clients and visitors of a designated building.
What You’ll Do
- Receive and direct incoming calls to appropriate personnel and voicemail.
- Greet clients, applicants, and visitors upon arrival. Issue visitor passes and parking validations and follow security protocols.
- Schedule and prepare meeting and conference rooms, including room setup, placing catering orders, and securing technological equipment.
- Request building and housekeeping services as needed.
- Perform general clerical duties including distributing office faxes and packages, and ordering office supplies.
- Track incoming and outgoing packages, mail, and freight; arrange messenger service and hospitality services for guests such as transportation, tickets, reservations, etc.
- Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
- Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.
What You’ll Need
- High School Diploma or GED with up to 2 years of job‑related experience.
- Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
- Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
- Basic math skills; ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Compensation
- Minimum rate: $18.99 per hour.
- Maximum rate: $25.12 per hour.
CBRE GWS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client‑centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CBRE has a long‑standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations
CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values—respect, integrity, service and excellence—and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.