Transportation Driver - 2913

The Transportation Driver will be responsible for safely transporting residents to activities, appointments, and shopping trips, away from the Creekside Village community. This includes assisting the Activity Director and the Executive Director’s efforts to present a caring and professional rapport with residents, as well as to work in compliance with applicable government programs for the property, enforcing property, and Guardian policies and procedures, and adhering to Fair Housing and CDC guidelines for COVID-19 transportation services at all times. 

For this position, we are seeking a dynamic self-starter who enjoys working with others and excels in a fast-paced service oriented environment. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, professional and communicative. Must have a minimum of one (1) year of professional driving and/or transportation coordination experience and maintain a current, valid driver's license and personal liability insurance.   

Compensation: $17-18/hr.  

Schedule: 25 hours/week, schedule varies.

Benefits:  Employer-matched 401-K, 1 hour of WA State Paid Sick Time for every 30 hours worked, 7 Paid Holidays 1 Birthday Holiday, Employee Assistance Program.

Guardian provides a culture in which employees are encouraged to learn new skills and develop their existing strengths. Upward mobility is a reality here! We provide ample training and opportunity for anyone who desires to take their property management career to the next level! Interested in growing along with one of the leading property management companies in the Northwest? This could be the perfect opportunity for you! 

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative, but not exclusive of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• At least one year of professional driving and/or transportation coordination experience.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner; both verbally and in writing.
• Possess a valid and current driver’s license and maintain authorization to drive company vehicle.
• Able to complete company training requirements for this position within pre-determined deadlines and attend other training sessions as required

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Represent Guardian Management, LLC and Creekside Village in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Support Activity Director and the Executive Director’s efforts to assure that the company’s efforts fully meet and exceed property management obligations.
• Work in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws (Fair Housing, OSHA, etc).
• Drives Creekside Village Community Van and Bus, to and from destinations, safely and according to schedule.
• Assist in planning and implementing and coordinating with the Front Office Receptionist the Creekside Village Community Bus and Van schedules.
• Promptly report any concerns regarding safe and proper functioning of Bus or Van to Activity Director and Executive Director.
• Make sure the interiors of Creekside Village Bus and Van are neat and clean. Make sure the exteriors of both vehicles are washed and clean.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships between Creekside Village departments, coworkers, and vendors.
• Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Accurately record time worked, adhere to time keeping guidelines, obtain approval for any overtime and coordinate your schedule with your supervisor to account for company training and to avoid overtime.
• Make sure Bus and Van gas tanks are full prior to transportation trips.
• Other duties as assigned by Activity Director and Executive Director.

Guardian – Company Description

Guardian is a developer, owner, and operator of multifamily properties, providing innovative real estate solutions dedicated to community and housing for all. Based in the Pacific Northwest, our customer-focused team is committed to supporting and lifting the communities we serve. Since 2002, Guardian has developed or acquired 11,000 multifamily units and 350,000 square feet of commercial space. With more than 400 team members, our management portfolio consists of 125 communities across four states.

The Guardian Experience – Our People

Property Management is our strength. People have always been our passion. We are proud to have been recognized through employee surveys as a Top Workplace employer in 2022 and 2023. Our team is, and has always been, actively engaged in superior real estate management and enhancing the communities in which we live and work. The company is also an active contributor to a variety of housing and education causes, and in 2023, Guardian was named the Top Philanthropic organization for medium-size companies in its headquarters region. In this economy, companies come and go. As a third-generation, family owned firm, Guardian’s growth and stability has evolved the company into a leading Pacific Northwest real estate management and investment firm. 
  
Guardian Offers
  
In addition to competitive salaries, 401(k), Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Holidays, we offer a culture in which individuals work and participate in collaborative team environments and are encouraged to continue to grow both professionally and personally.
  
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
  
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