Assistant Property Manager

Legacy Partners • Santa Ana, CA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible as an assistant to and under the supervision of the Business Manager for all phases of the operation of an apartment community, including, but not limited to, the general administration and maintenance; to direct and control all personnel and resources to the end that the community is maintained at all times in good physical condition with a stabilized fiscal operation. This is an on-site, full-time position with Sundays off and the choice between Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday off.

Responsibilities

• Leasing & Resident Services – Assist with advertising, leasing, and community outreach to support occupancy goals. Prepare and sign rental agreements in the Business Manager's absence. Manage move-ins and move-outs, perform apartment inspections, and resolve resident concerns promptly. Create and implement resident retention strategies.
• Administrative Support – Maintain accurate lease files and assist with bookkeeping. Collect and deposit rent following company procedures. Manage delinquent accounts and coordinate collections. Audit files, perform market surveys, and monitor competition. Support weekly leasing goal setting and maintain shop score standards.
• Property Operations – Ensure the community remains clean, safe, and well-maintained. Coordinate with service teams and vendors to minimize vacancy downtime. Perform regular inspections and report maintenance issues. Enforce service request priorities and maintenance standards.
• Team Leadership – Supervise staff and contractors in the absence of the Business Manager. Support and train team members as needed. Maintain property operations per company standards and policies when leadership is unavailable.
• Compliance & Reporting – Follow all accounting and purchasing policies, including deposit systems, budget tracking, invoice coding, and move-out refund processes. Manage online reputation and uphold professional appearance standards. Ensure all required reporting is accurate and timely.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage—Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, group life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. A Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match is available for those enrolled in medical coverage. Benefits are offered for employees with a regular work schedule of 30+ hours per week.
• Paid Sick Leave – 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked (max 120 hours).
• Vacation Time – Accrued based on hours worked (up to 120 hours in the first five years), with additional accrual over time.
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Paid Jury Duty & Bereavement Leave
• 401(k) with Company Match – Eligible after 90 days of employment with employer contribution.
• Special Perks & Recognition – Anniversary rewards and sail-away days.
• A housing discount (generally 20%) may be available when living and working at the same site and when there is an open slot—the number of discounts is limited. A New Hire must meet rental qualifications to rent.
• A detailed description of all benefits will be shared upon onboarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees