Assistant Property Manager

Beacon Communities • Buffalo, NY

38d • $26 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Property Manager in fiscal planning, staff supervision, physical property management, rent collection, resident relations, and directly oversees the occupancy and recertification process. Reports to the Property Manager and supervises direct reports as assigned. This is a Non-Exempt position.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• One year of property management or related work experience preferred.
• Designated certifications where required for property type.
• Must possess a strong work ethic.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Ability to establish a cooperative working environment with staff.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Yardi.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, self motivated and detail oriented.
• Ability to handle emergency situations and pressure due to complexity and time sensitivity.
• Fluent in English.
• Bilingual capabilities may be required depending on property.
• Physical ability to stand/walk for long periods of time, lift boxes, move furniture, shovel snow, etc.
• Must have the ability to visually inspect property, including grounds and building interiors as well as the ability to climb up and down stairs for tours and inspections.
• Ability to be an active team member within the company.
• Preserves and respects resident and applicant confidentiality.
• Teamwork, Integrity/Ethics, Dependability, Customer Focus, Adaptability/Flexibility.
• Decision-Making/Judgement, Communication, Budgets/Cost Control, Managing for Results, People Development.
• Job Knowledge, Problem Solving/Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Computer Skills, Hiring.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a positive, active and collaborative relationship with residents, communities and associated agencies.
• Enforces and adheres to company policies, rules and regulations.
• Assists in supervising maintenance, security, landscaping, and cleaning departments when necessary and at the direction of the Property Manager.
• Assists the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor with supervising contractors and vendors utilized to provide services at the property.
• Responds to telephone and on-site inquiries.
• Assists with rent collection efforts by reviewing or posting rent receipts and performing resident outreach including mailing notices.
• Assists with reviewing inventory and maintenance purchases as needed.
• Assists with and conducts apartment and property inspections.
• Assists in writing service orders and maintaining service order logs.
• Assists in coordinating turnover schedules with maintenance supervisor alongside the Property Manager.
• Assists Property Manager in budget preparation and financial management.

Benefits

• Quality medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• HSA/FSA options
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Vacation days
• Personal days
• Sick time
• Wellness days
• Summer flex time
• Volunteer days
• Early close Fridays
• 401k program with a company match
• 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Affordable options to elect voluntary life, critical illness, hospital care or accidental injury coverage.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare & Eldercare Support
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED