Site Attendant - Rivertown Court Senior Building, Hastings MN

Salary: $14. 75 Hourly

Location : Hastings, MN

Job Type: PT Non-Limited Term

Job Number: 2024-00044

Department: Property Management

Opening Date: 10/02/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

The Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) is seeking a Site Attendant for Rivertown Court, located in Hastings, MN. This position is 5 hours per week with a starting pay of $14. 75 per hour.

Recruitment Type: This position is open until filled.

This is an on-site position. Applicants must either be a current resident at the building or be willing to live on-site to be eligible for this position. Applicants who are eligible for the CDA's Senior Housing Program will be screened for program eligibility and rent will be based on program rents. Applicants who are not eligible for the CDA's Senior Housing Program will pay a flat rent of $864 for a one-bedroom unit or $1,094 for a two-bedroom unit and are also subject to tenant screening requirements.

This CDA owned apartment building has regular contracted cleaners and lawn service. The Site Attendant provides timely snow removal, general upkeep and grounds keeping. Other responsibilities for the Site Attendant include cleaning all common areas of the CDA owned building in between contract cleanings, and as issued need to be addressed. Site Attendants provide maintenance and administration duties at the building as assigned by the Property Manager.

The Dakota County CDA is a leader in affordable housing with a mission to improve the lives of Dakota County residents and enhance the economic vitality of communities through housing and community development. The CDA's housing portfolio consists of single-family homes, duplexes, fourplexes, townhomes and apartment buildings serving individuals, families and senior. For more information about the Dakota County CDA visit:

Selection Process
•You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
•We assign you a score based on your qualifications
•Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
•We conduct background and reference checks before hiring

Examples of Duties

1. Perform snow removal and salt/sanding.
   • Keep site exterior safe and sanitary by removing ice/snow (i. e. shoveling, salting/sanding, snow blowing, etc. ) from common areas (i. e. sidewalks, ramps, etc. ) that are less than one (1) inch per snow occurrence.
   • Ensure all entrances are cleared of snow at all times to allow for exit. Clear sidewalks and entryways of drifted snow (snow blowers provided) as needed, including amounts that may have higher accumulations than one (1) inch.
   • Salt and sand all entrances and walkways and cement garage entrances as needed using magnesium chloride only or sand.
   • Salt/Sand mix asphalt garage entrances as needed.
   • Notify Property Manager when parking lot is in need of salt/sand treatment.
   • Notify Property Manager when salt/sand supply is running low.
2. Communication Requirements
   • Communicate clearly with a positive, respectful manner.
   • Demonstrate good judgement and accountability.
   • Show an ability and willingness to follow protocol.
   • Is approachable, easy to talk to and listens well.
   • Exhibits confidentiality in regards to private data and sensitive information.
   • Responds to supervisors in a timely manner.
   • Complete timesheets on pay period end dates and turn in to Property Manager.
3. Act as a positive representative of the CDA.
   • Promote a positive image of the CDA to residents.
   • Develop and maintain a good working relationship with CDA employees, vendors, and contractors working with the CDA.
   • Handle situations with residents/vendors in a professional manner.
   • Must abide by Resident Handbook.
   • Must abide by all Board approved policies, policies prohibiting discrimination and harassment, executive communications, administrative procedures, and safety procedures established by the CDA.
4. Perform assigned administrative functions.
   • Report resident problems or issues to the Property Manager.
   • Notify Property Manager of important issues, emergencies, or life-threatening situations.
   • Contact Property Manager for residents needing referrals to available social services.
   • Coordinate Community Room use reservations for CDA activities/meetings.
   • Distribute memos from CDA staff and/or contractors as directed by Property Manager.
   • Attend required OSHA or other trainings as assigned.
5. Serve as secondary agency representative to residents.
   • Maintain good resident relations; act as a positive CDA representative to residents and external clientele.
   • Support Dakota County CDA management and abide by CDA policies, rules and regulations.
   • Ability to handle resident matters respectfully and remain neutral in difficult situations.
   • Report any resident rule/policy violations to Property Manager to address.
   • Refer residents to the Assistant Property Manager to report work order requests.
   • Refer residents to the Property Manager to report resident disputes or building needs.
   • If available, respond on-call for urgent issues as instructed by management that threaten the health or safety of residents or the property.
6. Perform cleaning of building as needed on days when contract cleaners are not scheduled.
   • Maintain, wash, wax, sweep, vacuum, and polish as necessary all equipment, appliances, floor, ceiling, and window areas in all public and common areas including community room, community room kitchen, public restrooms, management office, mechanical equipment rooms, and janitorial closets/carts.
   • Maintain, sweep, wash, and polish all exterior areas as necessary; including entry, sidewalks, lawn, patio/enclosed porches and some outside windows.
   • Maintain restroom supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, and soap.
7. Perform light grounds maintenance.
   • Perform light lawn care (i. e. pulling weeds, etc).
   • Maintain grounds; ensure that the site grounds are free of trash and debris.
   • Notify Assistant Manager and Management of any inoperative exterior lights.
   • Notify Assistant Manager and Management of an irrigation (sprinkler system) issues.
8. Perform required light maintenance.
   • Perform weekly battery check of automatic external defibrillators (AED's); sign log and/or notify Property Manager of issues.
   • Perform monthly emergency light/exit signs check; sign log and/or notify Property Manager of issues.
   • Replace light bulbs in common areas as needed.
   • Notify Property Manager of any resident added decorations to common areas (outside of approved holiday decorations).
   • Notify Property Manager of unusual maintenance needs.
   • Notify CDA of needed supplies and/or equipment.
   • Other duties as assigned.
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