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The Michaels Organization

Office Assistant

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
18-18 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
18-18 Hourly
Entry level
Provides clerical and administrative support for a property management office by answering phones, assisting visitors, filing, mailing notices, tracking work orders, ordering supplies, showing vacant units, and reporting incidents. Supports community management staff with daily office operations and resident or applicant communications.
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Overview

The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day.


Assists with the on-going operations of the Office in relation to phone answering, directing callers and visitors, filing, and other clerical duties.

Responsibilities

1. Answer phones, retrieve messages, follow-up with call backs from answering service.

2. Faxing, filing, mailing notices, letters and handouts to residents and applicants.

3. Initiate, track and close work orders utilizing systems for property.

4. Assist Community Manager with ordering office supplies for property when necessary.

5. Show vacant units to prospective tenants if required.

6. Report all incidents and emergencies to Community Manager or Assistant Community Manager.

7. Assist Assistant Community Manager and/or Community Manager with other tasks and duties as required

Qualifications

Required Experience: - 6 months or more clerical office experience.


Required Education/Training: - High School Diploma.


Required Skills and Abilities: - Must have excellent organizational skills.- Must present professional business appearance.


**Bilingual with the ability to speak Spanish is a BIG plus!**


Salary Range Information:


The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Rewards & Benefits:

We know Michaels’ promise of lifting lives starts with our teammates, so making sure every single teammate is happy, healthy, and set up for a successful future is important to us.  As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc., generous paid time off, a 401 (k) plan with a company match, and so much more.  We believe in education – and in taking care of our own – so as an added incentive your children will be able to apply for the Michaels Employee Scholarship Program. 

  • Help make the world a better place in a team-oriented environment.
  • Grow with our organization through various professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborate and thrive in a company culture where all are welcome

Michaels teammates make a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.  To learn more about the total rewards we offer please visit our website. 

Come join our team. You’re going to love it here!

Salary Range$18.00 per hour

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