Property Manager I

Low Income Housing Institute • Seattle, WA

3d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Property Manager I manages a housing property and is responsible for tenant relations, compliance with funding requirements and applicable laws, maintaining high occupancy, operating within budget, and fostering a positive community environment. The role includes screening residents and preparing leases, responding to resident concerns, collecting rent, maintaining tenant files, coordinating property maintenance, and overseeing other site staff as assigned. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at John Fox Place in Seattle, Washington. It is a non-exempt, unionized OPEIU 8 position, reporting to the Area Manager, with a pay range of $25.09–$31.56.

Requirements

• Knowledge of property management, delivery of housing services, community organizing, or program/administrative duties commensurate with the position’s responsibilities.
• Ability to learn contract-reporting requirements.
• Good organization 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 and 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/administrative duties commensurate with the position’s responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Screen new residents according to program policies and enter into lease contracts with residents.
• Build tenant relations and foster a sense of community, including responding to resident concerns.
• Prepare and serve legal notices and pursue evictions after consulting 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, within 24 or 48 hours for non-emergent issues.
• Participate 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