Community Manager - Park Place - Waxahachie, TX

Valiant Enterprises • Waxahachie, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Valiant Residential is seeking a Community Manager to supervise, control, and plan the day-to-day activities of the Park Place apartment community in Waxahachie, Texas. The role implements company policies, procedures, and programs to maintain a well-managed and well-maintained property, operate within established management guidelines, and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and investors.

The Community Manager leads on-site personnel and oversees hiring, training, administrative processes, leasing, resident relations, financial operations, maintenance coordination, property inspections, risk management, and emergency procedures. The position requires availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week unless the regional property supervisor has been notified, and the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of property management experience.
• Ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, gather relevant data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and take appropriate action.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills for interacting with team members, residents, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Obtain Fair Housing certification before interacting with prospects or residents.
• Computer skills including keyboarding, internet research, math, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and community software applications.
• Knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Present a neat, clean, and professional appearance during the workday and when present in the community.
• Comply with expectations in the Employee Handbook.
• Successfully pass a drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• College degree.
• Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) certification.
• Accredited Resident Manager (ARM) certification.

Responsibilities

• Screen, hire, orient, and train new personnel using company techniques and directives.
• Support staff, encourage teamwork, and set an example in creating a harmonious work environment.
• Handle personnel administration promptly, including performance evaluations, salary reviews, timesheets, and status-change forms.
• Determine transitions and promotions for on-site personnel and report work-related injuries.
• Maintain accurate records of community transactions and submit required reports on time, including rent rolls, delinquency reports, move-ins and move-outs, and accounts payable.
• Prepare annual budgets and income projections accurately and on time.
• Ensure rents and fees are collected, posted, and deposited promptly; review, code, and approve invoices; and make daily bank deposits.
• Keep the property rented to full capacity and use marketing strategies to attract prospective residents.
• Oversee staff compliance with company leasing policies and procedures, including wait lists, phone techniques, application verification, and notifications.
• Ensure leasing practices comply with federal, state, and local laws, and verify prospective residents' credit, criminal, income, and rental-history qualifications.
• Prepare, process, and sign leases and related forms, or supervise others in doing so.
• Collect rents and late charges, manage delinquent accounts, pursue lease renewals, and send renewal notices at least 45 days before lease expiration.
• Supervise leasing employees and ensure effective closing techniques.
• Handle evictions and landlord liens, and maintain resident files, including move-in and move-out documentation, security dispositions, and warnings.
• Ensure residents have a clean, safe, and well-maintained community; respond to maintenance requests promptly and communicate delays when parts must be ordered.
• Maintain common areas and ensure make-ready vacant units are available.
• Oversee risk management and emergency procedures; handle emergencies and report accidents or emergency situations promptly to the Regional Community Supervisor, with required reports.
• Inspect the property and improvements, document deficiencies, and take appropriate action within budget limits.
• Maintain key-control coding for units and other areas, and monitor the parking lot for unauthorized vehicles.
• Review weekly reports for accuracy and completeness and supervise outside contractors working on the property.
• Prepare the property for code, mortgage, and other inspections as directed by the Regional Community Supervisor.
• Report employee violations of company policy to the Regional Community Supervisor and develop and enforce community policies and rules.
• Remain available 24 hours a day, seven days a week unless the regional property supervisor has been notified.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation.
• Time off.
• Comprehensive benefits, including free health insurance options and 401(k) matching.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed