Full-Time

Office Administrator

KR WOLFE

KR WOLFE

51-200 employees

Equipment installation, AV integration, field service

Compensation Overview

$20 - $23/hr

Lakeside, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience in office administration, administrative support, customer service, or a related role is required.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills are required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and common office technology is required.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently is required.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills are required.
  • A professional demeanor and customer-service mindset are required.
  • The ability to move throughout office and warehouse environments is required.
  • The ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 30 pounds is required.
  • The ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach as necessary to perform job duties is required.
  • The ability to operate standard office equipment and technology is required.
Responsibilities
  • Perform daily office opening and closing procedures.
  • Answer and direct incoming phone calls and distribute voicemail inquiries.
  • Greet and assist visitors, clients, vendors, and employees.
  • Maintain filing systems and company records as needed.
  • Coordinate conference room scheduling and manage meeting room calendars.
  • Prepare conference rooms for meetings, trainings, interviews, and client visits, including refreshments and materials as needed.
  • Assist with expense entry, reporting, and administrative projects as assigned.
  • Provide administrative support to departments and leadership as needed.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and professional office environment.
  • Order and replenish office supplies, kitchen supplies, and administrative materials.
  • Maintain kitchen, conference room, and common areas to ensure they remain stocked, organized, and presentable.
  • Monitor office equipment and coordinate service requests as needed.
  • Coordinate service visits for janitorial, landscaping, pest control, and other facility-related vendors.
  • Support workplace safety initiatives and emergency preparedness efforts.
  • Assist with office moves, workspace setups, and furniture arrangements as needed.
  • Receive, sort, distribute, and process incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
  • Process outgoing shipments and coordinate shipping requests.
  • Coordinate shipping activities and reconcile shipping accounts.
  • Track and manage shipments of company equipment, tools, personal protective equipment, and supplies.
  • Ensure timely distribution of packages and company assets to employees and field personnel.
  • Maintain inventories of office supplies, company-branded materials, employee apparel, personal protective equipment, tools, and equipment.
  • Maintain records of company-issued equipment, including laptops, phones, and office equipment.
  • Assist with employee equipment distribution and collection during onboarding and offboarding activities.
  • Support periodic inventory counts and asset audits.
  • Assist with planning and coordinating employee events, team-building activities, and office celebrations.
  • Support initiatives that promote a positive employee experience and workplace culture.
  • Provide operational coverage for administrative team members during peak periods or absences, as needed.
  • Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.

KR Wolfe delivers specialized Equipment Installation, AV Systems Integration, Field Service, and Construction and Renovation Solutions designed to create, upgrade, and maintain advanced environments, ensuring every project is completed with precision, efficiency, and lasting value. What they do: They install equipment, integrate audio-visual systems, provide on-site field service, and handle construction and renovation projects to build and upgrade modern spaces. How it works: They manage projects from planning through installation and testing, configuring and wiring systems, performing quality checks, and offering ongoing maintenance to keep environments running smoothly. How they differ: They offer an end-to-end suite of services—from installation to renovation and ongoing field service—focused on accuracy, quick execution, and durable results, all under one provider. Goal: Help clients create, upgrade, and maintain advanced environments that deliver lasting value.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lakeside, Iowa

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • KR Wolfe keeps winning visible healthcare work, including MUSC Citadel and HCA expansions.
  • Its 2026 news flow signals active expansion, not stagnation, across AV and medical services.
  • WBE certification and national coverage strengthen wins with diversity-driven and multi-site buyers.

What critics are saying

  • Project concentration in hospitals and AV exposes KR Wolfe to budget pauses and procurement delays.
  • W2 staffing raises fixed costs; any utilization dip quickly crushes margins in 2026.
  • A failed nationwide labor model would break service quality and damage the KR Wolfe brand.

What makes KR WOLFE unique

  • KR Wolfe runs W2 technicians nationwide, unlike subcontractor-heavy integrators.
  • Its 2026 footprint spans Nevada, Arizona, Florida, and California, plus all-50-state coverage.
  • NIH awarded KR Wolfe and HillRom/Baxter a $1.34 million ICU renovation in 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Company News

Commercial Integrator
Nov 11th, 2025
KR Wolfe on Solving the AV Industry's Skilled Labor Challenge

KR Wolfe on solving the AV industry's skilled labor challenge. At Total Tech Summit 2025, leaders from KR Wolfe took the stage to address one of the most persistent challenges in the AV industry: sourcing, training and retaining skilled labor. In a discussion, Chief Growth Officer Larry Alexander and Division Manager for AV Integration Rob Thomsen shared how their company has built a nationwide force of expert technicians to deliver consistent, high-quality AV integration projects. For nearly two decades, KR Wolfe has been a key player in specialized technical installations. The company, headquartered in Lake Tahoe with offices in San Diego, Arizona and Tampa, has built its reputation on a foundation of reliability and expertise. With plans to expand into Texas, KR Wolfe continues to grow its national footprint. Originally rooted in the complex healthcare space, the company has leveraged its experience to build a formidable presence in commercial AV integration. Confronting the AV industry's staffing crisis. Alexander opened the discussion by highlighting a critical pain point for AV integrators everywhere. "The main industry challenges really boil down to staffing," he explained. The specific, high-level skills required in the AV space make finding qualified technicians difficult. This scarcity creates a competitive market where the costs of recruiting, training and retaining top talent are significant. Many integrators rely on a network of subcontractors to manage projects across different regions. This approach, while common, introduces its own set of operational hurdles. Managing multiple vendors can lead to project delays, inconsistent quality and a heavy administrative burden. KR Wolfe was built to solve these exact problems. By understanding the unique needs of their partners, they deliver customized solutions that streamline project execution and ensure quality from coast to coast. Building a culture of partnership and quality. KR Wolfe's approach is far from a one-size-fits-all model. The company emphasizes a culture where its team becomes an extension of the client's business. Alexander noted that KR Wolfe technicians often wear the client's logo on-site, representing the partner's brand with the same dedication and professionalism as an internal employee. This commitment to partnership is a cornerstone of their service. "We take a lot of pride in what we do," Alexander stated, emphasizing the company's goal to provide the best possible value for its partners. With technicians operating in all 50 states, KR Wolfe guarantees a consistent standard of excellence and brand representation, no matter the project's location. "Peeps on the Jeep": the importance of W2 technicians. Thomsen elaborated on the company's staffing philosophy, summed up by Total Tech Summit's 2025 Keynote speaker Steve Fredlund's analogy: "peeps on the Jeep." This phrase underscores the importance of having the right people on every job. Unlike models that rely heavily on subcontractors, KR Wolfe employs W2 technicians across the United States. This direct employment model allows for greater control over training, quality and company culture. Thomsen outlined three paths available to integrators facing labor challenges: * Maintain the status quo: Continue juggling subcontractors and dealing with the associated inconsistencies. * Internal Sourcing: Attempt to build and manage an in-house national team, incurring significant overhead. * Partner with an Expert: Collaborate with a specialized provider like KR Wolfe. By choosing to partner, integrators gain access to a team of expert technicians who have undergone extensive, ongoing training. KR Wolfe's team is vendor-agnostic, meaning they are skilled in a wide array of products and are always focused on leveraging the latest technologies and data-driven practices to achieve the best results. A proven model for success. The results of KR Wolfe's model speak for themselves. The company completes approximately 2,000 projects annually, maintaining an impressive partner satisfaction rating of 4.9 out of 5, according to Thomsen. This track record demonstrates their ability to deliver on their promise of quality and consistency at scale. In addition to their operational strengths, KR Wolfe is a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE). This status provides an added advantage for partners seeking to fulfill diversity requirements or engage in set-aside work, creating opportunities for strategic and beneficial collaborations. By offering coast-to-coast coverage with its own skilled W2 technicians, KR Wolfe provides a unique solution in the AV market. Their deep expertise in both healthcare and commercial AV, combined with a national footprint and dedicated project managers, offers integrators more control, higher quality and a reliable path to successful project completion. For companies tired of the staffing struggle, KR Wolfe presents a powerful and proven alternative.