How to Apply

If you are interested in any employment opportunities with the CDA, please fill out our Employment Application and email to [email protected], or print out and mail to our office at 705 N Walnut St, Chaska, MN 55318, or fax to 952-448-6506 and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Who we are:

“The mission of the Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) is to provide affordable housing and economic development in the cities of Carver County. “

Current Openings  

Property Site Manager I

Come join our growing team at the Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA)! The Carver County CDA is a government agency that provides affordable housing and economic development services in Carver County. We are searching for an experienced property site manager who can help us and our residents continue to thrive. The manager will be assigned to sites within Carver County, which will require travel for site visits and meetings. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day operations of the properties, the manager will be responsible for marketing, resident selection and retention, leasing/orientation, rent collections, accounts payable, budgeting/financial review, unit inspections and adherence to fair housing practices, and other duties as assigned.

Summary of Responsibilities and Requirements including but not limited to:

  • Ongoing, monitor inspections for the property
  • Keep site office organized and clean
  • Keep up to date on filing
  • Maintain positive and respectful relationships with vendors, residents, and coworkers
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1 to 2 years of rental housing management experience
  • Proven managerial skills including administrative, organizational, verbal and written communication skills, budgeting and accounting knowledge, marketing and computer skills and great people skills.
  • YARDI management software is a plus
  • Valid driver’s license and insurance

Final candidates are subject to a criminal background check.

This position is full-time, Monday-Friday, non-exempt starting at $21.97 – $24.54 an hour.

CDA also offers an excellent benefit package including CDA paid employee medical insurance (with generous HSA contributions) and dental coverage (dependent coverage for health and dental insurance available at a reasonable cost). Free employee and family life insurance and CDA paid short and long term disability insurance. Participation in a defined contribution pension plan with a generous 11% agency contribution, 24 days per year of PTO earned on an accrual basis, 6 days paid Sick and Safe Leave, bereavement pay, and 13 paid holidays. Employees have access to group vision insurance, a pre-tax and ROTH option for deferred income, and eligible federal loans may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Employment applications are available at: www.carvercda.org Email application and resume to [email protected]; mail to 705 N Walnut St, Chaska, MN 55318, or fax to 952-448-6506

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Maintenance Technician I

Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) is seeking a Maintenance Technician. This position provides maintenance, repair, and upkeep at a CDA owned and managed apartment and single-family rental homes throughout the County. Areas of responsibility include mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and lock repair. On call rotation with paid overtime and stipend. While on call, employees must remain within 45 minutes of CDA owned properties, in Carver County.

Qualified applicants need one to three years of experience in the above areas (rental apartment maintenance highly preferred) including basic plumbing, and electrical repair, appliance installation and repair, carpentry, HVAC, and general preventative maintenance. Special Class boilers license is preferred. Ability to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds required. A valid Minnesota’s driver’s License and insurance with access to reliable insured transportation is required.

This position is full-time, Monday-Friday, non-exempt starting at $21.97 – $24.54 an hour, depending on experience.

Excellent benefit package: CDA paid employee medical, dental, life, and disability insurance. Dependent coverage at reasonable cost. Uniforms and laundering provided. Pension plan with a generous 11% agency contribution, 24 days per year PTO, 6 days paid Sick and Safe Leave, bereavement pay, and 13 paid holidays. Optional vision insurance, pre-tax and ROTH for deferred income. Eligible federal loans may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Please send a resume, application, and cover letter with salary requirements to [email protected]

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