Community Manager

Ray Stone Inc • Lodi, CA

6d • $27 - $29

About The Position

Meritage Apartments is seeking an experienced Community Manager for a full-time, benefits-eligible role scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Working closely with the Director of Multi-Family Residential Services, the Community Manager oversees the apartment community’s day-to-day operations and supports a positive living experience for residents. The role covers property operations, resident relations, leasing performance, financial oversight, compliance, and vendor coordination to support occupancy goals and maintain the community’s quality and value.

The ideal candidate is organized, customer service-driven, and results-oriented, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. They balance resident needs, property operations, and business objectives while helping foster a professional, welcoming, and well-maintained community.

Most work is performed in an office environment, with walking short distances throughout the community. The job requires operating standard office equipment and keyboards, frequent use of the wrists, hands, and fingers, and close visual acuity for preparing and analyzing data, reviewing documents, computer use, and extensive reading. The employee regularly walks, stands, and handles or lifts objects, and may occasionally need to lift up to 50 pounds, crouch, kneel, or climb stairs.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience managing mid-size residential communities.
• 1 year of people management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Yardi experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resolve resident issues or document incidents in preparation for legal action, prepare or oversee legal notices, and issue them as appropriate; discuss potential evictions with the Director of Multi-Family Residential Services beforehand.
• Review, code, and approve invoices accurately, oversee their processing and entry into the computer, and ensure timely submission to corporate.
• Screen rental applicants by running credit checks and confirming employment and prior rental history.
• Ensure all income is deposited daily and correctly applied to resident ledgers.
• Understand the property budget and work with the Director of Multi-Family Residential Services to minimize expenses.
• Ensure resident files are complete at move-in and move-out and discard old files according to policy and procedures.
• Prepare or oversee accurate weekly and monthly reports and submit them to corporate according to company policies.
• Enforce community policies to maintain quality living standards.
• Market the apartment community and oversee leasing duties to achieve the highest possible occupancy.
• Perform leasing functions at individual communities as needed and assist leasing staff when needed.
• Inspect vacant, rent-ready units to ensure maintenance is completed before move-in.
• Ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner and staff provide outstanding customer service; follow up with residents about their satisfaction with completed maintenance requests.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match available
• Flexible Spend Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• 9 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave
• Professional growth and development opportunities, including training programs, industry conferences, and mentorship initiatives

What This Job Offers

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