Office Assistant

On-site – Lindenhurst, NY
Part-time (with potential to become full-time), Monday–Friday
Direct applicants only — no recruiters, consultants, or staffing agencies

Who We Are:

L&J Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. — established in 1954 — is a family-owned and operated, full-service plumbing contractor proudly serving Long Island and the five boroughs of New York.

Now in our fourth generation, we’ve built our reputation on hard work, reliability, and doing things the right way. We’re not a corporate machine—we’re a hands-on team that values accountability, communication, and people who take pride in what they do. We believe in treating people like people- not numbers. We're a real team and we're looking for someone who wants to be a part of that.

What This Job Actually Is:

We’re looking for a responsible and organized Assistant to support and help monitor our field team.

This role includes a mix of administrative and clerical duties, data entry, and coordination with our service department. You’ll play a key role in keeping operations organized and running smoothly.

Think of it as part dispatcher, part organizer, and part problem-solver.

If you like structure, tracking details, and knowing what’s going on at all times, you’ll do well in this role.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Assist with dispatching and coordinating field workers
• Maintain spreadsheets tracking field worker locations
• Track inventory and part usage
• Help ensure field workers are following client-specific protocols
• Collect and organize documentation for billing

Additional Responsibilities (as needed):

• Organize and schedule service appointments
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Enter and manage service calls
• Provide general support to customers and team members
• Perform other related office duties as needed

Who You Are:

• Organized (and able to stay that way in a fast-moving environment)
• Detail-oriented and able to catch small issues before they become big ones
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Reliable and able to follow through on tasks
• Communicative and not afraid to ask questions

Experience as an Administrative Assistant, Secretary, or Receptionist is helpful, but not required. We value work ethic and personality more than prior experience.

Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please email your resume and a cover letter to: Megan@LJPlumbing.com

Your cover letter should include answers to the following (there are no wrong answers—we just want to get to know you):

• 1. Why are you interested in this job?
• 2. What is one skill you wish you could learn (not work-related)?
• 3. Tell us something that’s not on your resume.
• 5. If you could erase one color from existence, which color would it be?
• 6. In Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline,” what follows “Sweet Caroline”?
• 7. What is your favorite movie quote?
• 8. What happened to number 4?
• 9. Ask us a random question.

Important: Include the word “Serendipity” somewhere in your cover letter to show you read the entire posting.

Final Note

We’re not looking for perfect—we’re looking for the right fit.

If you’re someone who enjoys staying organized, being part of a team, and helping keep things on track (even when things get a little hectic), you’ll likely do very well here.

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• 1. Why are you interested in this job
• 2. What is one skill you wish you could learn (not work-related)?
• 3. Tell us something that’s not on your resume.
• 4. If you could erase one color from existence, which color would it be?
• 5. In Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline,” what follows “Sweet Caroline”?
• 6. What is your favorite movie quote?
• 7. What happened to number 4?
• 8. Ask us a random question.

Work Location: In person