Switchboard Operator Jobs in Maine

A Switchboard Operator plays a vital role in facilitating effective communication within an organization. They are chiefly responsible for handling incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls and directing them to the appropriate departments or individuals. Their tasks may also extend to maintaining phone system performance, recording and relaying messages, and sometimes performing administrative duties such as filing, data entry, and record keeping.

Switchboard Operators should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as they often serve as the first point of contact for clients or visitors. They should also have good organizational abilities and be familiar with computer and telephone systems. A high school diploma or its equivalent is typically required, but a certification in office administration or a related field may be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Switchboard Operator, one could hold roles such as Receptionist, Customer Service Representative, or Office Assistant which would provide relevant experience in handling calls and performing administrative tasks.

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Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

  • Yarmouth, ME
  • 4 hours ago
  • Yarmouth, ME
  • 4 hours ago

Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service....

Receptionist

  • South Portland, ME
  • 17 hours ago
  • South Portland, ME
  • 17 hours ago

Great Clips relies on a team approach to ensure a great experience, beginning from the moment of check in to the salon until the customer has concluded their service. The actions below will ensure...

Receptionist Scandic Grand Central, deltid 80%

  • Stockholm, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Stockholm, ME
  • 1 day ago

Scandic Grand Central ar ett nav for kultur i Stockholm! Med konstutstallningar, konserter och en egen teater ar det alltid nagot som hander innanfor de anrika vaggarna. Vi som arbetar pa hotellet...

Receptionist Scandic No. 53, deltid

  • Stockholm, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Stockholm, ME
  • 1 day ago

Nu soker vi en Night Receptionist till Scandic No. 53.Oavsett varfor gasten kommer till oss ar det fa saker som ar sa uppskattade som ett vanligt ansikte som halsar valkommen. Du agerar vard...

Customer Service Associate - Temporary

  • Caribou, ME
  • 1 day ago
  • Caribou, ME
  • 1 day ago

Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service....

Retail Customer Service Associate

  • Augusta, ME
  • 2 days ago
  • Augusta, ME
  • 2 days ago

... Want to make a lot of peoples day? Our Member Frontline Cashier Associates are the heart of our front end. You play a major role in how our members feel in the club and when they leave. You...

Receptionist

  • Lewiston, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 4 days ago

Receptionist Lewiston, ME ( Admin Job Type Part-time Description Are you a people-person with a sparkling smile and a special talent for providing excellent customer service? Do you seek a...

Patient Services Representative - Rheumatology

  • Lewiston, ME
  • 4 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 4 days ago

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a...

Patient Services Representative

  • Sanford, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Sanford, ME
  • 5 days ago

at York County Community Action Corporation in Sanford, Maine, United States Job Description Nasson Health Care A Division of York County Community Action Corp. Nasson Health Care is a Federally...

Switchboard Operator / Receptionist- Substitute

  • Portland, ME
  • 5 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 5 days ago

Substitute Switchboard Operator / Receptionist Cheverus High School is a Jesuit, college preparatory school founded in 1917....

Patient Services Representative - Outpatient PT - Per Diem

  • Lewiston, ME
  • 6 days ago
  • Lewiston, ME
  • 6 days ago

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a per...

Front Desk Receptionist

  • Presque Isle, ME
  • 7 days ago
  • Presque Isle, ME
  • 7 days ago

at TEMPO Employment Services in Presque Isle, Maine, United States Job Description Front Desk Receptionist Presque Isle, ME FT/Evenings Temp-to-Hire Opportunity Job Description: Excellent opening...

Front Desk Agent

  • Bangor, ME
  • 7 days ago
  • Bangor, ME
  • 7 days ago

WERE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US. Were always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, youll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and...

Switchboard Operator / Receptionist

  • Portland, ME
  • 7 days ago
  • Portland, ME
  • 7 days ago

Switchboard Operator / Receptionist Cheverus High School is a Jesuit, college preparatory school founded in 1917....

Patient Services Representative- Thayer Internal Medicine, Per Diem

  • Waterville, ME
  • 8 days ago
  • Waterville, ME
  • 8 days ago

We're looking for a friendly and experienced medical office professional to join our team as a Patient Services Representative. In this important front-desk role, youll be the first point of...

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Salary for Switchboard Operator Jobs in Maine

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAdmin research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Switchboard Operators in Maine offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.8%
Bachelor's Degree
26.8%
Associate's Degree
18.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.7%
Master's Degree
5.5%
Some College
2.4%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Switchboard Operators in Maine
Less than 1 year
43.5%
1-2 years
23.9%
None
17.1%
2-4 years
14.7%
4-6 years
0.7%


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