Front Desk Associate

The Company Do you aim high? Are you genuinely helpful? Are you looking for a place where you can make a difference, receive ongoing support and training, and build a rewarding, long-lasting career?

Then you may be a good fit for FirstService Residential, North America's foremost property management firm. We're all about our associates, and as we continue to grow, we're looking for even more quality people who share our dedication to doing what's right, improving residents' quality of life, building great relationships and truly making a difference for their clients, their colleagues and themselves. Is that you? If so, we think you should get to know us.

Job Responsibilities Provides exceptional customer service. Meets and greets residents; checks guests and service providers in/out. Able to understand and react to emergency response and access control procedures; monitors and operates electronic security control systems; and accurately maintains daily logs, records and forms. Assists with general concierge services and performs administrative clerical, Word and Excel document work. Walks the building premises as directed for monitoring purposes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

• Responds to emergency situations in a timely and efficient manner

• Monitors and controls access to the building

• Maintains daily log, records and forms

• Resolves and follows-up on all complaints/issues, escalating to supervisor if necessary

• Provides general concierge services as well as administrative clerical work when needed

• Helps maintain a safe and secure environment throughout the building/property(s)

• Walks the building premises as directed for monitoring purposes

• Have the ability to understand and complete all required forms

• May be assigned other duties by the General manager and/or Resident Services Supervisor or Concierge

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Practice and adhere to FirstService Residential global service

• Conduct business at all times with the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical

• Perform or assist with any operations as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules. Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and

• May participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.

• Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing the

• Follow all policies and Standard Operating Procedures as instructed by

• Perform any range of special projects, tasks and other related duties as

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred. College level courses in business or hospitality

• Must possess strong customer service background

• Two (2) to three (3) years of business experience in similar position preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or

ability required.

• Requires some driving; must have a valid driver's license

• Ability to manage multiple priorities

• Demonstrates excellent customer service, communication and time management

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Applications, especially Outlook, Word and Command of information system hardware/software is preferred

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tools & Equipment Used Computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual office equipment.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment The physical requirement described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required to meet the job functions

• Ability to lift 30 - 50 lbs

• Requires standing, sitting position for long periods of time, walking and occasional climbing when necessary

• Handle, finger, grasp and lift objects and packages; must be able to reach with hands and arms

• The employee is required to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time as well as talking on the phone for extended periods of time

• Must have the ability to detect auditory and/or visual emergency alarms

• Occasional overtime may be required

• Must have the ability to work extended/flexible hours, weekends, and attend Board meetings.

Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions, with exposure to outdoor temperatures, weather variations, traffic and equipment noise, equipment vibrations, vehicle and/or chemical fumes, chemicals such as cleaning solvents and grease, machinery and their moving parts and dust. The physical demands described within this document are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

None

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all- inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.