Site Attendant - Main Street Manor Senior Building, Lakeville

Job Summary

The Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) is seeking Site Attendants for the following Senior Housing apartment buildings:

- Main Street Manor, Lakeville

These positions are 5 hours per week with a starting pay of $15.35 per hour. Applicants will choose desired building(s) in supplemental questions on application.

Recruitment Type: Positions are 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 $935 for a one-bedroom unit or $1,183 for a two-bedroom unit and are also subject to tenant screening requirements.

These CDA owned apartment buildings have regular contracted cleaners and lawn service. The Site Attendant provides timely light snow removal, general upkeep and grounds keeping. Other responsibilities include cleaning all common areas in between contract cleanings, and as needed. Site Attendants provide maintenance and administration duties at the building as assigned by the Property Manager.

Application Process

• Submit online application

• Your application is scored based on qualifications

• Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration

• Interviews are conducted, if applicant is not a current CDA resident, Property Management staff will screen for program eligibility.

• Before hiring, background and reference checks are conducted.

Examples of Duties

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum required: Must live on-site

Preferred qualifications: Cleaning, housekeeping or light custodial experience

Knowledge of:

Maintenance methods, tools, and materials.

Commercial cleaning practices

Skill and ability in performing required maintenance duties.

Ability to:

Operate appliances and light equipment (i.e., vacuums, snow blowers, lawnmowers, etc.)

Evaluate maintenance problems and take appropriate action.

Perform moderate lifting and other physical activity as associated with light maintenance duties.

Organize workload, set priorities, and work independently.

Communicate orally and in writing.

Supplemental Information

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:

Dakota County Community Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, local human rights commission activity or any other basis protected by law.

Dakota County Community Development Agency accommodates qualified persons with disabilities in various aspects of employment, including the application process. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Human Resources at .

Applicant Data Practices Advisory

According to Minn. Stat. § 13.04, Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) must advise you of the following.

Purpose and intended use of the data:

The CDA collects this information for recruitment purposes. Your data will be used to screen and select applicants for employment. In the event you are selected for hire, your data will be used to perform a criminal background check through a trusted third party agency, which may include the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Consultant, CDA and/or officials involved in the hiring process will have access to the data provided. Data may be shared upon court order or provided to the state or legislative auditor, upon request.

Whether you may refuse or are legally required to supply this data:

Application for employment as well as supplying any data in application for employment is voluntary.

Consequences arising from supplying or refusing to supply this data:

We take pride in hiring the best candidates, but we can’t do this without a complete application. Filling out the application is voluntary, and the more complete the application, the better your chances of conveying to the CDA you are the best candidate for the job. Except for explicitly optional requested information, refusal to provide a complete application may result in disqualification from consideration for a position.