Desk Clerk

SPANISH SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL • Oakland, CA

6d • $22 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the PDC Desk Clerk position in the Property Management Department is to provide customer service to residents, guests, and staff while helping maintain the safety, security, and daily operations of the property. This position serves as the first point of contact for the community by assisting with resident inquiries, monitoring building access, coordinating communication, and supporting property management with administrative and operational tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Friendly, dependable, and trustworthy with a professional demeanor
• Strong team player with the ability to understand and respond to property needs and challenges
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven administrative experience with a proactive and enthusiastic approach to office support
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Detail-oriented with the ability to quickly learn new systems and procedures
• Strong customer service skills with a commitment to providing a positive experience
• Basic knowledge of building structures, along with scheduling and coordination experience, required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Interest in or experience with property management is a plus

Responsibilities

• Greet residents, guests and vendors in professional and courteous manner
• Monitor building entry and exit activity and maintain visitor and vendor sign-in logs
• Answer phones, take messages and respond to residents’ inquiries
• Receive packages and deliver notices
• Write and submit work orders in Yardi for Maintenance team.
• Issue keys to technicians/vendors, log keys out/in, ensure return of keys
• Issue keys fobs and gate access procedure when applicable
• Assist in the performance of all necessary functions to facilitate Tenant “Move In” and “Move Out” procedures including letters to tenants regarding annual certs, rent due notices (electronic and paper), renewal/move out obligation letter.
• Assist with administrative tasks, such, filing, copying, scanning and data entry.
• Assist APM and Property Manager with annual recertifications and interims
• Greet and assist public and tenants with minor requests.
• Make appointments for Property Managers.
• Assist with resident events, notices and community communications.
• Prepare incidents reports and documents for residents’ complaints or concerns.
• Support emergency procedures including fire alarm, medical emergencies and evacuations.
• Collect rent and security deposits and make bank deposits.
• Process weekly invoices.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents and property information.
• Update and track waitlist, parking and garden boxes
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain positive community atmosphere.

Benefits

• Two weeks of paid vacation a year
• sick time
• 14 holidays
• up to five floating holidays based on employment status
• medical and dental benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• life insurance policy at no cost to employees (with the option of increasing policy amount)
• flexible spending account for medical and dependent care costs
• commuter benefits
• 403(b) with employer match
• other benefits
• opportunities for professional development and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED