Building Assistant - 5609

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Full Time Discovery View, Port Townsend, WA, US

5 days ago Requisition

Guardian has a need for a Part-Time Building Assistant to join our team at Discovery View and Marine Plaza!

Discovery View & Marine Plaza are two affordable (LIHTC/HUD/RD) apartment communities in Port Townsend, WA with a combined 88-units.

The Building Assistant will provide outstanding customer service to the residents, coordinating communication between departments and between residents and Community Manager, serve as a contact person for residents’ family members or legal representative, and assist with facilities/maintenance tasks during off-peak times. The Building Assistant will clean facility common areas and residential apartments as needed at turnover and other areas as needed by Community Managers.

The Building Assistant will support the Community Manager’s efforts to ensure that the properties meet all ownership goals and objectives, to enforce Guardian Management policies and procedures, and to adhere to Fair Housing and Landlord Tenant Laws at all times.

We are willing to train the right individual, so this is an excellent entry level opportunity for individuals interested in a career in property maintenance.

Schedule: 16 hours / week, hours vary.
Benefits: 1 hour of State Paid Sick Time for every 30 hours worked, and Employee Assistance Program.

Guardian provides a culture in which employees are encouraged to learn new skills and develop their existing strengths. Upward mobility is a reality here! We provide ample training and opportunity for anyone who desires to take their career to the next level! Interested in growing along with one of the leading property management companies in the Northwest? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The requirements listed below are representative, but not exclusive of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience working in customer service, sales, marketing or a college degree in a related field.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner; both verbally and in writing.
• Able to complete company training requirements for this position within pre-determined deadlines and attend other training sessions as required.
• Previous cleaning or janitorial experience, a plus

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Represent Guardian in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Support Community Manager’s efforts to assure that the company’s efforts fully meet and exceed property management obligations.
• Work in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws (Fair Housing, Landlord Tenant Laws, OSHA, etc).
• Coordinate communication between all various departmental functions ensuring an efficient flow of operations and compliance.
• Interacting and assisting with residents: recording work orders, referring questions/requests to appropriate administrative person or department.
• Walk building to assume security, lock doors & close office in evening or as needed by community manager.
• Walk property grounds daily to ensure grounds are clean and property has excellent curb appeal.
• Walk common areas daily, clean and maintain all common areas.
• Maintain common areas, entryways and dumpster/recycling areas.
• Alert supervisor of any potential liabilities or repairs. Identify property problems and repairs needed in the areas of structural, electrical, plumbing, and appliances.
• Under the direction of the Community Manager or Maintenance Supervisor and (if applicable) with the assistance of other Maintenance Staff, respond to all service requests and complete all Work Orders and assist with Apartment Turnovers in a timely and professional manner in accordance with Guardian’s policies and procedures.
• Under direction of the…