Property Manager I

Lowome Housing Institute • Seattle, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Property Manager I oversees property operations and tenant services at John Fox Place in Seattle, Washington. The role includes tenant relations, compliance with funding-source requirements and applicable laws, maintaining high occupancy, operating the property within budget, and fostering a positive community environment. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and reports to the Area Manager. It is a non-exempt, unionized position represented by OPEIU 8, with a pay range of $25.09–$31.56.

The Property Manager screens and leases residents, maintains tenant records, collects rent, responds to resident concerns, and helps organize community activities. The position oversees site staff as applicable and coordinates property maintenance, repairs, inspections, and vacant-unit preparation. It also involves written reporting and documentation, expense reports as needed, training participation, and compliance with personal protective equipment protocols.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Screen new residents according to program policies and enter into lease contracts with residents.
• Build tenant relationships and foster community, including responding to resident concerns.
• Prepare and serve legal notices and pursue evictions after consultation with the manager.
• Monitor rules and policies for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Recommend changes to the Management Plan to reflect current practices, subject to 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 income and household eligibility information.
• Hold regular tenant meetings and work with tenants to organize community activities.
• Collect rents.
• Oversee property maintenance, including ordering and approving repairs, inspecting the building, scheduling maintenance, and preparing vacant units for lease.
• Process and submit expense reports as needed.
• Foster a clean and safe environment.
• Document and report incidents, maintenance needs, and operational issues in writing through the assigned platform or system in a timely manner; non-emergent issues must be reported within 24 or 48 hours.
• Engage in assigned training and meet training deadlines.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow PPE protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous vacation and sick leave.
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, with HRA, HSA, and FSA options.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) offered for unionized employees through OPEIU 8.
• 403(b) offered for non-union employees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Travel Assistance Program.
• Aflac offered for all employees.

What This Job Offers

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