Property Manager

Christopher Community, Inc.•City of Syracuse, NY

10d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

CCI is a not-for-profit development and management company that assists low- and moderate-income families and seniors in securing suitable housing across Upstate New York. The Property Manager coordinates daily operations with staff and residents, including work orders and re-certifications; works with the supervisor and staff to assess and address facility needs; and coordinates property maintenance with maintenance staff. The physical work location is Bishop Ludden Apartments and Boulevard Senior Apartments in Syracuse, NY. The Property Manager is responsible for the property’s overall performance, including financial results, legal and compliance adherence, and resident satisfaction. The position requires experience in effective property management for affordable housing programs. The role may also include covering for other staff during extended absences and performing other duties as assigned. The normal work week is 35 hours, though additional hours may sometimes be required. Pay rate is $22.00–$30.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to five years of related property management experience and/or training.
Excellent time-management and communication skills.
Valid Class D driver’s license.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence, understand work orders, and complete spreadsheets.
Ability to interpret sketch plans and As-Built Plans.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, vendors, and other employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and compute areas and volumes for project budgeting.
Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in flexible situations.
Ability to delegate tasks to specialized vendors when required and ensure quality workmanship within an efficient timeframe.
Basic computer skills, including email, databases or spreadsheets, word processing, bookkeeping, and/or data entry.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and meet lifting demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree.
Ability to speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

Collect 100% of rent each month and manage delinquencies as necessary.
Maintain and increase occupancy.
Maintain and process application waiting lists.
Select residents and complete certifications, ensuring required paperwork and financial and program eligibility are accurate and timely.
Pass REAC and MOR inspections and maintain required housing and company quality standards.
Conduct initial lease processes and certifications, as well as annual recertifications, for affordable housing compliance under HUD and Tax Credit programs.
Ensure ongoing adherence to HUD, Section 8, and Tax Credit regulations.
Handle tenant complaints and emergencies promptly.
Provide excellent customer service.
Ensure work orders are created and processed promptly.
Conduct annual unit inspections and additional inspections as needed.
Take ownership of organizational goals and explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Fill in for other staff during extended absences when needed.
Comply with anti-discrimination laws regarding housing, renting, and advertising.
Perform other duties as assigned.