Property Manager I

Low Income Housing Institute•Milton, WA

2d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Property Manager I role involves managing tenant relations, ensuring compliance with funding sources and laws, maintaining a high occupancy rate, operating projects within budget, and fostering a positive community environment. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, reporting to the Area Manager. The position is non-exempt and unionized.

Requirements

Knowledge in property management, delivery of housing services, community organizing, or program/administrative duties commensurate with responsibilities outlined above.
Ability to learn contract-reporting requirements.
Must have good organization skills and be able to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Able to read, write and communicate in English.
Some experience with record keeping and office organization.
Basic mathematical aptitude.
Good interpersonal communication skills.
Able to work with a team well, as well as able to work independently.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be able to pass a background check/drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience with low-income housing projects and a strong working knowledge of compliance with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit financing, HUD, Public Housing and Section 8 requirements.
Two years’ experience in property management, delivery of housing services, community organizing, or program/administrative duties commensurate with responsibilities outlined above.

Responsibilities

Screen new residents in accordance with program policies and enter into lease contracts with residents.
Tenant relations and fostering a sense of community including responding to resident concerns.
Prepare and serve legal notices and pursue evictions after consultation with your manager.
Monitor all rules and policies for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Make recommendations on changes to the Management Plan to reflect current practices with LIHI approval.
Oversee other site staff, which may include a Janitor, Maintenance person, Housing Assistant, Resident Manager, or others.
Maintain complete individual tenant files including all income and household eligibility information for tenants.
Hold regular tenant meetings and work with tenants to organize community activities.
Collect rents.
Assume property maintenance oversight responsibilities including ordering and approving repairs, inspecting the condition of building, scheduling maintenance, preparing vacant units for lease, etc.
Be able to process and submit expense reports, as needed.
Foster a clean and safe environment.
Responsible for detailed reporting and documenting all incidents and maintenance needs and operational issues in writing through the assigned platform/system, in a timely fashion (within 24 or 48 hours for non-emergent issues).
Engage with assigned training and comply with training deadlines.
Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow PPE protocols.
Other duties as assigned.