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[tcayce]

April 9, 2015

Job Description: Full-Time Administrative Coordinator

Cayce Real Estate Services, a full-service real estate management firm in Seattle, has been operating for the past 35 years. We are currently seeking a professional to work in our West Seattle office. Our new full-time Administrative Coordinator will be responsible for consistently delivering exemplary customer service when communicating with residents, owners, vendors, and inquiring prospects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer inbound phone calls and assist clients

• Respond to inbound phone/email inquiries on available rental properties

• Greet walk-in clients

• Assist in scheduling appointments for property showings

• Maintain key check-out log book and proper placement of rental keys

• Work with Property Managers and staff on various projects

• Order and maintain office supplies

• Assist in posting notices at various properties

• Assist with the new setup of accounts and properties

• Promote and foster positive relationships with residents, owners, vendors, and co-workers

• Process work orders / service requests and routes appropriately to maintenance; conducts service follow-up with necessary parties

• Prepare and mail notices and letters to residents, owners, other parties

• Provide full administrative support including phone support, typing, data entry, reports, filing, and distribution of correspondence

• Ensure that positive, collaborative internal and external relationships are fostered and maintained

• Ensure that resident questions, inquiries, and/or concerns are appropriately addressed in a timely manner

• Ensure the delivery of great customer service to everyone, including residents, prospective residents, owners, vendors, team members, etc

• Follow and enforce all fair housing and local landlord and tenant laws and regulations

• Perform other duties in the categories above as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The qualified candidates will possess the following:

• Must be highly organized and efficient

• Must maintain an exceptional level of attention to detail

• Must be able to multi-task extremely well and handle numerous activities simultaneously

• Must continually demonstrate exceptional customer service skills

• Must have familiarity of computer use and working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Picture Manager, etc.)

• Must be able to comprehend and communicate in the English language with exceptional oral and written communication skills

• Must be able to communicate by telephone, fax, e-mail, text, video conferencing, in person etc.

• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner and a team environment

• Experience with digital cameras and photo related software, preferred

• Familiarity with Apple iOS software, preferred

• Ability to keep information strictly confidential

• Relate well to people from diverse backgrounds

• Frequent local travel with own personal vehicle

• Working knowledge of applicable local and federal housing laws, including Fair Housing and all Washington and Seattle Landlord Tenant laws, preferred

• At least one year of recent property management experience (continuous in one operation) in all types of residential, commercial, multi-family, etc. properties, preferred

• Must have outstanding prioritization skills and be able to handle multiple projects, changing priorities and a continually heavy work load

• Must have the ability to independently diagnose, define, and solve both simple and complex problems

• PropertyWare knowledge, or previous experience with similar web-based property management software program, preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Preferably, a bachelor’s degree in business management, finance, accounting, or a resources/personnel management related discipline

• Ability to lift at least 15 pounds

At Cayce Real Estate Services it is our belief that each team member should have the opportunity to realize their potential and contribute to the overall success of the company. We do our very best to provide you with all the necessary tools to see you exceed expectations and strive to achieve a comfortable work and home life.

Apply today!

Cayce Real Estate Services is an equal opportunity employer. Please include resume, cover letter, and any reference(s). Please, no phone calls at this time.

Compensation D.O.E. — Likely to start between $11-$14/Hr.

Send email titled “FT Admin Candidate” to Manager at jessica@cayceres.com.

Position Available April 2015.

[iamboogie]

I live in West Seattle, and I’m trying to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. As part of my fundraising efforts, I’m going to raffle off a pair of tickets to the sold-out Sleater-Kinney show on Friday, May 8th. Raffle tickets will be $5 each, and people can buy more than one. The raffle will take place on April 18th, and all proceeds benefit LLS.

You can follow the link below to donate for your raffle ticket, and I will send you your ticket number. Thanks for participating!

-Lauren Dixon

http://pages.teamintraining.org/wa/vancouvr15/ldixon

[Lincolnparkhoundmama]

Our family is looking for a PT afterschool nanny with hours approximately from 3:30 – 6:30pm M-F until mid-June. The days of the week can be flexible if you cannot do it on Thursdays, for instance. Our two boys are 7 & 8 and we are looking for someone to assist with homework, create stimulating projects in the house or at Lincoln Park, taking them to the library for learning programs, enjoy out of the box activities, etc. If you could help with dinner prep or very light cleaning, that’s a huge plus. We live in West Seattle. Pay is DOE or to be discussed. If interested, please email lindsaymtracy at live dot com a short letter and your resume. Thanks much.

Qualifications:

-Non-smoker

-Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

-Have reliable transportation as that will be needed for external activities

-Background check

-Experience with children

-Like dogs (as we have one)

-Personal/Professional references

[2 Much Whine]

When you say “down the hill” do you mean Admiral district (down the hill toward Alki) or Morgan district (down the hill toward Cafe Ladro)?

[Jd seattle]

Well after reading about this story it’s not even true to begin with. Attendees are allowed to carry their defense weapons as long as they follow all applicable laws. Yes the display guns are inoperable, but that was something started by the gun manufacturers long ago.

http://bearingarms.com/nra-isnt-banning-carry-guns-convention/

[JTB]

That section of Edmonds can be dicey when there is any traffic. The no parking section in front of the bank is often ignored and in any event there is a half block for people to decide if they are turning left or else get into the straight/right turn lane. I’ve come to expect dangerous developments in that one block as a matter of course. No doubt the driver of the Range Rover was unfamiliar with that block and therefore was not driving appropriate to the conditions :-d. Kudos for not hitting any kids in front of the dance studio.

[LStephens]

Yes, I had road rage after you nearly ran me into a pole on SW Edmunds Street heading westbound about 5:10 this afternoon. After you nearly sideswiped me, to avoid your dangerous driving, I had to drive up on the sidewalk in front of the dance studio nearly hitting a pedestrian. Pay attention to the other vehicles on the road and don’t drive in two lanes. I was frightened out of my wits!!!! I took a picture of your vehicle and I will be sending to the Seattle Police Department. You are simply too dangerous to be driving!

[HMC Rich]

Have any of you went to some of your old essays and read them? I read a few from my University days. It is quite interesting to see how I wrote about items back then compared to how I would write them today.

Guns are dangerous. No doubt about it. In the hands of some people they are a menace. Too bad all citizens are not required to take a gun safety class. Gun owners need to have their guns locked up or in a secure place that children or people with mental health issues cannot get to.

This is my favorite video regarding the 2nd Amendment. The amendment was shown to a linguist. Yes of course this is from a Right Wing video but it will show you, if you want to believe it, how smart the founders were in the formative days of our country and how the language of the Constitution is very clear.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOwy9OWfnAM

[wakeflood]

Well, tasers have a functional range of 15-30ft. so you can affect something at a fairly reasonable distance.

And let’s be honest, if you’re firing a gun at someone more than 15ft. away, either something has already happened at close range or you’re anticipating something happening that would cause you to need to use incapacitating- and here’s the crux of the biscuit – potentially deadly force.

My thought was primarily this: Most of the data I’ve read suggests that you’re just as likely to do something you don’t want to do to someone you don’t want to do it to using a gun. And if you’re using a gun, you’re committing to the possibility of the ultimate decision – killing someone.

So, if you’re a thoughtful human being, and I know that you indeed are, you’re pondering not using the gun unless you’re absolutely sure you need to, which means you’re likely within range of having your gun taken from you – making your decision to wait for surety – potentially work against you.

If you have the capacity to non-lethally mitigate your threat at a distance that’s reasonably far enough away to prevent physical contact (and lots of bad outcomes) but close enough to reduce the likelihood of error, the taser fits the bill better than a gun.

[PangolinPie]

I don’t disagree with all of this, but I question some of the statistics quoted.

“…in 2005 60% of gun owners in the US illegally sell their guns to other citizens that most likely don’t have gun licenses (National Gun Victims, 2010).”

I cannot find this cite online. I think it may be misquoted from this source:

https://gunvictimsaction.org/fact-sheet/fact-sheet-illegal-gun-trafficking-arms-criminals-and-youth/

…which says “Nearly 60% of the guns used in crime are traced back to a small number—just 1.2%—of crooked gun dealers.”

That’s quite a different statement, and of course it makes more sense. Would you really believe that over half of the people who own guns have sold them illegally?

Also, this: “One reason we need stricssster [sic] gun laws in the usa is because there have been more murders.”

In fact, crime rates, including homicides by firearm, are going down:

http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/08/us/study-gun-homicide/

http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2013/05/07/gun-homicide-rate-down-49-since-1993-peak-public-unaware/

Again, not that I disagree with strict gun control laws; they are important, and guns should be kept locked up and away from kids. But I also believe that I should have the right to own a firearm for personal protection. And in fact I do. As a single woman living alone in south West Seattle, I feel it’s a sadly necessary thing to keep on hand. I’m well-acquainted with its use, I’m not planning to sell it to anyone illegally (or otherwise) and I hope to continue to have this right for as long as I wish.

Incidentally, this post reads like a school essay. If it is, I’d make a few important grammar and spelling corrections before handing it in. :)

[pepe]

TYLER M***PAS, I contacted Seattle U about your wallet that you lost on the road at the crossroads of 59th ave SW and Admiral Ave SW in West Seattle. I called Seattle U at 206-296-6000 and let them know all my coordinates; you can also email me directly through the craigslist ad below.

GO PACERS ? :)

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/laf/4967505373.html

[JoB]

this is so not ok

when those of us who diligently fence and in some cases double fence our animals, walk them on a leash and pick up after them are not safe walking in our neighborhoods things have gone too far.

[trickycoolj]

Thanks! I got so wrapped up in cleaning the house after being cooped up sick all week that I lost track of time yesterday. Surprising there isn’t anything closer, certainly is something one of our pharmacies could corner the market on!

[miws]

phoenix, it *can* be kind of intimidating, for want of a better word, to know how to approach and interact with a Homeless person. I know that many years ago now, after a couple or so decades of working in, or otherwise being in, Downtown Seattle on pretty much a daily basis, I didn’t know what to do. Felt bad/guilty that I couldn’t give a quarter or two to everyone that might approach.

I think I mostly acknowledged each one with a “Sorry”, at least, but if they didn’t actively ask, I was pretty much eyes straight ahead, but feeling guilty while doing so.

Now, after my own journey through Homelessness a few years ago, I at least try to make eye contact with everyone, and say “Hi”.

I so bad for folks in Mary Teresa’s situation. My own Homelessness was “easy” compared to hers, and others literally sleeping under bridges and doorways. Nickelsville cam back to West Seattle just at the right time for me.

Between the relative safety and security of NV, the support some wonderful Donors from our Community (as well as other then longtime Donors), and the support of friends, I had some structure, and a much less level of physical and emotional stress, and a much less likely chance of falling through the cracks.

Continuing on through Transitional Housing, and so many things just falling into place, I was able to get out of Homelessness much easier, and quicker, than many others that might be dealing with other issues such as mental illness, and/or addiction, or that have fought the struggle for so long, have simply given up Hope.

Nobody can just snap their fingers and get everyone re-homed, but with the care and concern that you, Lisa, and others in our Community show to Homeless individuals, their struggle can be eased to some extent. Even if it’s just knowing that others care.

Mike

[phoenix]

Lisa, thank you so much for responding to my question and telling me a bit about Mary Teresa. I will introduce myself next time I see her.

Great idea Mike, about asking the staff at St. John’s if they have any ideas. I will call them this week.

I believe whether or not a person (neighbor, friend, stranger) accepts someone’s offer of help, at least they know that someone else is concerned about them enough to ask.

Lisa, you’ve inspired me to stop wasting precious time thinking about “what’s the right thing to do so I won’t hurt another person’s feelings,” but to just act and do something! If you’re ever interested in meeting for a walk or a cup of coffee/tea please let me know. You seem like a great neighbor and friend. All my best!

[Sue]

I believe the pharmacy at Walgreens on Ambaum & 146th is open 24 hours – call to confirm.

[marnold]

Wanted to spread the word about a dog attack that occurred Wednesday around 8am on the 3800 block of 48th Ave (between Andover & Charlestown). I was walking with my 2 small dogs (each around 20 lbs) on the sidewalk when a dog (black/white, ~60-80 lbs, appeared to be a pit bull or mix) in the front yard of a house burst it’s head through a loose fence section, grabbed my dog closest to the fence by its hind leg, dragged him through the fence and continued attacking him in the yard. There was no warning before the attack; I didn’t even know the dog was there before he was pulling my dog through the fence. I squeezed through the broken fence section into the yard (yelling like a mad woman) and when I got to them the dog backed off, though still was acting aggressively. My dog was bitten on his neck and hind leg. The owner eventually came out of the house after about another minute of me yelling and called his dog in. He appeared unconcerned about the attack and actually told me ‘You’re in my yard’. Unbelievable. Very scary, and we were very lucky that it didn’t end up worse that what it did. I filed a complaint with animal services – citation # 15-02916. If anyone else has had an incident with possibly the same dog, please report it to animal services and reference my citation # (15-02916).

[trickycoolj]

Is there any pharmacy in West Seattle open past 6pm on the weekend? I checked websites for QFC, safeway, rite aid, Walgreens Parmacia and Bartell and struck out on all of them. Not even sure any will be open on Easter tomorrow either. All I wanted was some decongestant, this stupid cold refuses to go away. :(

[happywalker]

My daughter crochets blankets/afghans for the local shelters. Wondering if anyone has any leftover or forgotten yarn projects. If you like to donate it to her please email me at campmadnes@aol.com and I can come pick it up or just put it on your porch for pick up.

[Lisa]

Mike, thank you so much for all of your time and thoughts regarding her cart. It is a shopping cart and I’m not sure of the state of repair or lack there of… but the BIG issue is that she has SO MUCH STUFF! :( It’s just recently gotten to the point that she has to carry a couple of large black garbage bags full about 50 feet … then catch up, pushing the (still) overloaded cart.

Someone ‘must’ be helping her with meals as I often see her eating from a ‘tupperware’ type of container and drinking coffee? from a ‘to go/reusable’ coffee mug. Then again, somedays I see her, paper napkin tucked in under her chin, eating a whole sleeve of saltine crackers … she really is quite a character (and I say that with warmth in my heart).

Lately, she’s been sleeping on California in front of what used to be ‘Little Knits’. In the morning she does her trek over to Hiawatha and spends most of the day right alongside of the main building. I swear, I’ve had to talk myself out of taking her home with me more than once…. But then what? I can’t even afford to look after myself :| and in realistic terms… I know that wouldn’t be a great plan.

Maybe this conversation will be the start of ‘something’? to help her. I will go into St. John’s and see if anyone there has any insight and will be happy to share with you. I love that our community truly does care… <3

[miws]

Lisa, I think you are on the right track with your thoughts and actions regarding Mary Teresa.

If she is resistant to major change, then she’d likely be overwhelmed by too many people trying to help change her situation too quickly, even with all of the good intentions.

You were spot on in how you handled her shoe situation; noticing the fact she wasn’t wearing any, asking her about it, and then just going out and getting her some. I think if anyone that can regularly interact with her can just make mental notes of something it seems she might need, and then ask her, but don’t press if she declines to answer, or declines offered help.

Building trust and developing a relationship that both Mary Teresa, and the concerned neighbor are both comfortable with, is probably the best way to get past any barriers MT may put up. Maybe folks that interact with her regularly could share somethings about themselves, their families, their jobs, at whatever level they are comfortable with. It doesn’t have to be specific; employer, kid(‘s) name(s), home addresses or specific blocks don’t need to be shared, but maybe just some basic stuff.

As far as the cart; I’m guessing it’s an old grocery cart, as opposed to a collapsable, personal cart?

I am not constructurally inclined, so can’t really come up with design specifics for building a new one, but think the concerns you have with doing so are something to be considered. The only thing I have to add to be considered is pretty obvious; ease of use.

It would need to be lightweight enough, in itself, to be lifted over curbs with no ADA ramp, the wheels would have to be able to negotiate the bumps and cracks and other irregularities of sidewalk, and street crossing surfaces, and be able to go “off-road”, if she pushes it on any unpaved paths in Hiawatha, for example. My guess (unless she has some personal preference) is that the casters be set up like on most grocery store carts, where the front wheels are the only ones that rotate, to negotiate turns, as opposed to all four doing so, which might cause too much lateral travel, or weaving.

Another thought regarding that; would she prefer the rotating wheels to be on the front, like on a standard grocery cart, or on the rear. I have used flatbed carts on jobs, that had the rear wheels only rotate, to haul stuff and found those easier to use than a similar cart with rotating front wheels. But then again, that may be a personal preference, and a totally different scenario on usage.

For now, anyway, with the existing cart; is there some way you could see if something simple may make it easier for MT to push? Like maybe the wheels just need a couple shots of WD-40, to turn and rotate easier, or are they worn, or gummed up with stuff?

One final thought, for now, maybe you, or one of the other neighbors could talk with the folks a St. John’s, about her?

If she is regularly sleeping in their doorway, they must be aware of it, and I wouldn’t be at all surprised if they are, or have helped her (or tried to). Maybe work together with them to provide continued help for, and keep an eye on, Mary Teresa. I would think they’d welcome the help and thoughts of others, even outside of Church Staff, and their own Parishioners.

Mike

[pkhammer]

Budget Blinds of West Seattle is looking for an industrious individual to fill a part-time window covering installation position. 25-30 hours per week. Experience and references are required.

The candidate MUST have construction skills, own a tool belt with basic hand tools, and possess a strong familiarity with basic tools. The candidate must be efficient and organized, proactive, practical and creative, able to accept responsibility and work without supervision. The candidate must have good oral and written communication skills and problem solving ability. Customer service skills are a must as well.

The candidate MUST be well-groomed and a non-smoker.

Budget Blinds of West Seattle is a small family oriented business and looking for someone who wants to be a part of a fun-loving staff that enjoys working hard and being productive. We have found that those who thrive in our employ are those that are humble, hard working, take constructive criticism well, and appreciate being part of a very successful franchise team.

The position starts at $16-18/hr depending upon experience. Required: WA state drivers license, clean background, clean driving record, drug free.

Send resume to:

pkhammer@budgetblinds.com

[Gina]

She often sleeps under the Lafayette school front entry overhang, or on the porch of St. John’s.

[clulessinws]

There is something odd about this intersection. The placement of the light for eastbound Fauntleroy and the turn only lane westbound are examples. I see people running the light more often and trying to go straight from the right turn only. Before anyone turns left on a green from Oregon, make sure no one is blowing the eastbound or westbound light. I’ve filled out enforcement requests for 10 years but have never seen SPD there. That intersection IS an accident waiting to happen.

[herongrrrl]

Also, it is common to be contagious for several days after you’re feeling better (which I hope you all are by now!)…so take appropriate precautions to protect those you are in contact with.