Desk Clerk - Santa Monica & Vermont Apts.

JOB_DESCRIPTION.SHARE.HTMLCAROUSEL_PARAGRAPHJOB_DESCRIPTION.SHARE.HTMLLos Angeles, CaliforniaDesk Clerk6843mail_outlineGet future jobs matching this searchorOverviewJob DescriptionCompany SummaryThe John Stewart Company is a full-service housing management, development and consulting organization that began in 1978 with a commitment to providing high quality service in the affordable housing sector. We work to enrich the lives of our residents and employees, while delivering our services cost‐effectively, efficiently and with the highest levels of professionalism, compassion, integrity and respect.Summary Of The PositionUnder the direction of the Property Manager, the Desk Clerk monitors traffic in and out of the building, communicates with tenants, visitors and staff. Writes end of shift reports and incident reports, writes work orders, enforces project policies in a manner consistent with fair housing regulations, and keeps the reception area neat. - TCAC, HDC, LAHD, Urban Futures, Multi Family & PSHResponsibilitiesAnswer telephones, direct calls, take messages and make emergency calls when situations arrive.Assist with office responsibilities such as completing work orders, comment cards, visitor violation forms and other duties assigned by management.Inform visitors of visitor policy, check visitor ID and sign visitors in and out of the building.Complete incident reports to record unusual building activity.Distribute resident mail on daily basis.Fill in as requested when other desk clerks are absent.Testing of annual tuberculosis may be required as well as following Exposure Control Protocol for blood borne pathogens.QualificationsExperience working with people of various cultural backgrounds, especially those with special needs is a plus.Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and Fair Housing guidelines.Ability to read, understand and communicate fluently in English.Good sense of awareness, urgency and follow procedures to solve problems.