Property Manager - Rock River Townhomes

$45,000 - $47,000/Yr

The Michaels Organization - Carbon Cliff, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Carbon Cliff, IL

Real Estate

About the position

The Property Manager at Rock River Townhomes is a full-time position that plays a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations of the property. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong leadership skills, with a passion for training and developing team members. The Michaels Organization, a premier property management company with over fifty years of experience, is dedicated to creating positive impacts on the lives of residents and the communities they serve. The Property Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the property is well-maintained, fiscally responsible, and compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations. In this role, the Property Manager will engage in various activities, including meeting with residents, showing available units to potential tenants, and inspecting units and common areas to proactively address any issues. The manager will also be responsible for resolving conflicts, maintaining positive relations with residents, and ensuring compliance with eligibility requirements. Additionally, the Property Manager will create and execute marketing campaigns, prepare and implement the annual budget, and maintain accurate financial records. The position requires a commitment to working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, and the ability to pass a background investigation and drug test screening. The Property Manager will also be expected to stay current on building codes and comply with all company policies and procedures. This role is essential in fostering a team-oriented environment and contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Day to day responsibility for all property management activities/functions
• Ensuring property is fiscally responsible
• Providing residents with a clean and well-maintained property
• Meeting with residents in their units and showing potential tenants' available units
• Inspecting units, building and common areas and proactively reporting and initiating action to resolve any issues
• Resolving conflicts in a professional manner
• Making calm and sound business judgements
• Meeting and working with residents, resident organizations and resident services providers to address any issues
• Creating, designing and executing marketing campaigns while maintaining knowledge of competition and market conditions
• Preparing and implementing the annual budget and maintaining accurate financial information, including payroll, daily deposits, and vacancy records
• Hiring, training, conducting and completing performance evaluations, recommending salary increases, counseling, and disciplining and terminating employees in accordance with company policy
• Scheduling and assigning staff and approving requested time off
• Scheduling work orders and prioritizing maintenance issues
• Negotiating vendor contracts
• Supervising any outside contractors working on property
• Staying current on all applicable building codes
• Complying with all company accounting and operations directives, policies and procedures
• Working around cleaning solvents, paint fumes and landscaping chemicals
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years college courses preferred
• 2+ years' experience in a multi-family residential property management setting, preferring direct supervision of employees
• Knowledge and experience working with Tax Credit, Section 8 and/or Public Housing
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and vehicle
• Must be able to pass background investigation and drug test screening
• Ability to read, speak, and comprehend work instructions and safety notices in English
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, on call, and overtime as needed

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree (Preferred)
• Experience in property management: 2 years (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance