Office Assistant

Job Details

Job Location:

Irvine, CA 92612

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $23.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
None

Position Summary

The Property is currently being developed and will be located at501 N. Main Street (and 221–237 W. Holt Avenue), Pomona, CA 91768.

• $23.00to $24.00per hour, commensurate on experience.
• Full Time Hourly
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 401k with employer match
• Paid vacation and
  15paid company holidays

• Receive all telephone calls and in-person visits. Listen to resident requests, concerns and comments.
• Greet prospects and qualify by covering all criteria (ask questions; utilize completed guest cards, etc.).
• Immediately record all telephone and in-person visits on appropriate reports.
• Demonstrate community and apartment/model and apply product knowledge to client’s needs by communicating the features and benefits; close the sale.
• Have prospect complete application and secure deposit in accordance with the company procedures and Fair Housing requirements.
• Secure new resident signature(s) on appropriate paperwork prior to move-in.
• Orient new residents to community.
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all the times.
• Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store and analyze information.
• Understand the lease agreement and application.
• Comply with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Operate 10-key calculators, copy and facsimile machines to perform calculations, produce and distribute documents.
• Assist in lease transactions by typing leases, gathering applicant’s history and credit approvals.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with all applicable Affordable Housing programs.
• Provide general clerical assistance to community office
• Enforce policies of the community.
• Assist in placing, removing/updating banners, balloons, bandit signs, flags, etc.
• Distribute newsletters, pamphlets, flyers, etc.
• Assist in conducting market surveys and shop competitive communities.
• Ensures that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.
• Daily review of all emails and respond as necessary within 24 hours.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Carries out additional responsibilities as needed to support department and company objective

• Must possess a positive attitude and the ability to smile under all circumstances.
• Participate in training in order to comply with new or existing laws.
• Strong command of the English language, including proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
• Thorough understanding of the English language and ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Neat, clean, professional at all times throughout the workday and/or whenever present at the community.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation and current auto insurance coverage as this position may require some driving for company business.
• Comply with expectations as demonstrated in the employee handbook.
• Demonstrate ability to diffuse and respond to customer concerns to avoid escalation of the problem.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• A minimum one-year experience in a customer service related industry or one year apartment leasingexperience or a combination of accounting skills/education with customer service experience is preferred.
• Must possess strong attention to detail and sales ability.
• Demonstrate an ability to support and contribute to community team.
• Strong command of the English language, including proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
• Thorough understanding of the English language and ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Strong writing and proofreading skills.
• Competence in operation of telephone, business calculator, copy machine, facsimile, personal computer/keyboard, Microsoft Office including Word, and MS Outlook and community software.