Office Administrative Assistant (No-Nonsense, Get-It-Done Role) Rochester, New York (NOTA)
$20/hour
Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
About the Job This is not a corporate office job. No happy hours. No team-building exercises. No fluff. This is a small, family-run oil company where people show up, do their work, do it right, and go home. If you like structure, staying busy, and being the person who keeps things running smoothly, then you’ll do well here! If you need hand-holding, constant feedback, or a polished office environment, this is not your place.
The Situation You’ll be supporting a very busy office lead who currently handles everything, and she needs someone reliable to help manage the workload. Mistakes in this role are costly. Attention to detail isn’t “nice to have” - it’s everything.
What You’ll Be Doing
Answering phones (customers call in orders, you need to be comfortable picking up the phone)
Monitoring email first thing in the morning for urgent orders
Entering orders into an older system
Making sure the right product goes to the right customer, every time
Coordinating next-day delivery routes with drivers
Helping prioritize deliveries based on location (Buffalo/Syracuse/Binghamton)
Working with both commercial and residential customers
What Matters Most
You show up on time. (7:30 AM start is non-negotiable)
You pay attention to details. (seriously, this is the job)
You’re not afraid to answer the phone
You can follow a process and stick to it
You’re reliable, when you’re out, things pile up fast
The Environment
Small team: office + warehouse + drivers
Industrial setting, you will walk through the warehouse to get to your desk
It smells like oil/gas (just being honest)
Dress code: jeans, sneakers, practical clothes, this is not a dress-up office
The Work
Steady, consistent workload (this is a full 40-hour week)
Repetitive in a good way; you’ll learn the system and get into a rhythm
Old-school admin work: phones, orders, accuracy
Who This Is Perfect For
Someone who likes a predictable, structured day
Someone who takes pride in getting things right
Someone who doesn’t need a “culture,” just a solid job
Someone who wants to come in, do their work, and go home
Who This Is NOT For
Someone who avoids phone calls
Someone who struggles with detail or accuracy
Someone looking for a polished, modern office environment