A professional who operates cord or cordless switchboard to relay incoming, outgoing, and interoffice calls. Respnsibilities include:

• Pushes switch keys on cordless switchboard to make connections and relay calls.
• Plugs cord of cord type equipment into switchboard jacks to make connections and relay calls.
• May supply information to callers and record messages.
• May keep record of calls placed and toll charges.
• May perform clerical duties, such as typing, proofreading, and sorting mail.
• May operate system of bells or buzzers to call individuals in establishment to phone.
• May receive visitors, obtain name and nature of business, and schedule appointments.