Kern High School District · 1 day ago
Switchboard Operator/Receptionist - Open to Kern High School District Regular and Substitute Employees only -
Bakersfield, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$2,677.99/mo - $2,677.99/mo
1+ years expKern High School District is seeking a Switchboard Operator/Receptionist to manage telephone communications and provide clerical support. The role involves greeting callers, directing calls to appropriate personnel, and maintaining effective communication within the District office.
EducationHigher EducationPrimary Education
Responsibilities
Operate a telephone switchboard system at a District office
Greet, direct, receive and route telephone calls to appropriate departments/personnel
Provide information to callers
Provide clerical support to other offices as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, and punctuation
Use and operation of a telephone switchboard system
Standard office procedures and practices
Word processing techniques and computer software applications
Skill to type/word process accurately at a rate required for successful job performance minimum 35 net wpm
Operate standard office equipment including computer terminal, calculator, copy machines and typewriter
Understand and follow both oral and written directions
Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties
Receive incoming calls and route to proper stations
Take telephone messages and distribute to appropriate office/personnel
Schedule and reserve usage of meeting rooms
Answer questions and provide information regarding school/District office standards, policies, procedures, etc
Maintain files as assigned
Perform related duties as required
One year of general clerical experience, including experience in the operation of a telephone switchboard with receptionist duties
A recent five minute typing certificate must accompany application to be successful
Certificates must be less than two years old and cannot be completed through an online website
A criminal history check will be required of successful candidate prior to employment
Preferred
Bilingual
Company
Kern High School District
Kern High School District is a high school district.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-10-29
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