Property Manager - Palmer Place and Wilshire Hills III

FWM PAYROLL CLEARING•Independence, MO

About The Position

Fairway Management, a division of JES Holdings, manages more than 250 apartment communities and single-family rental subdivisions in the affordable housing market. The Property Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned properties, including marketing and leasing apartments, managing budgets and staff, responding to resident concerns, and ensuring compliance with affordable housing regulations. The role calls for flexibility, strong customer service, and a commitment to maintaining communities where residents are proud to live. This is a full-time position at Palmer Place and Wilshire Hills III, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Property Manager must also be available for after-hours emergency on-call needs and other business needs, and travel to regional and home-office training or conferences as required. The property must be walked daily to ensure safety, compliance, and curb appeal standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of affordable housing experience with LIHTC or Section 8.
Solid understanding of Fair Housing.
Skill in income qualification, tenant file accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
Strong customer service skills.
Strong competency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with learning new software.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Fair Housing training.
RealPage OneSite experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with Fair Housing and affordable housing regulations.
Collect and deposit rent within 24 hours of collection and notify residents of delinquent rent.
Provide outstanding resident service by resolving inquiries, work orders, and requests in a timely manner.
Maintain and build the applicant waiting list.
Keep the property on budget through cost-effective practices.
Conduct initial lease certifications and annual recertifications for affordable housing, state agency, and government agency programs.
Pass INSPIRE, state, and government agency inspections and maintain company standards.
Prepare vacant apartments for leasing promptly and market them until occupied.
Process move-in and transfer applications and forward them to Compliance for approval.
Supervise property staff, including maintenance and housekeeping staff; inspect unit turns, preventative maintenance, work order completion, and quarterly housekeeping inspections.
Inspect and supervise work performed by outside vendors.
Organize community activities regularly according to the property's management agreement and lease requirements.
Be available on call for after-hours emergencies and other business needs.
Travel to and participate in regional and home-office training and conferences as required.
Lead marketing and leasing strategy to maintain occupancy targets.
Conduct regular unit inspections and daily property walks to ensure safety, compliance, and curb appeal standards.