Property Manager

Christopher Community, Inc.•City of Syracuse, NY

14d•$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 recertifications; works with the supervisor and staff to assess and address facility needs; and coordinates property maintenance with maintenance staff. The work location is Villa Scalabrini Apartments in Syracuse, New York. The Property Manager is responsible for the property’s overall performance, including financial results, legal and compliance requirements, and resident satisfaction. The role manages affordable housing programs and ensures compliance with HUD, Section 8, and Tax Credit requirements. The position has no direct supervisory duties. The normal work week is 35 hours, with circumstances that may require additional hours.

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 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 solve problems involving a few concrete variables in flexible situations.
Basic computer skills, including email, databases or spreadsheets, word processing, bookkeeping, and/or data entry.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Ability to speak Spanish is highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Collect all rent each month and manage delinquencies as needed.
Maintain and increase occupancy.
Maintain and process application waiting lists.
Select and certify residents, ensuring required paperwork and financial and program eligibility are completed accurately and on time.
Pass REAC and MOR inspections and maintain required housing and company quality standards.
Conduct initial lease processes and certifications, as well as annual recertifications, to meet affordable housing compliance requirements.
Ensure ongoing adherence to HUD, Section 8, and Tax Credit regulations.
Handle tenant complaints and emergencies promptly and provide excellent customer service.
Ensure work orders are created and processed promptly.
Conduct annual unit inspections and additional inspections as needed.
Help accomplish organizational goals, take ownership of requests, and identify opportunities to add value.
Fill in for other staff during extended absences when needed.
Comply with anti-discrimination laws regarding housing, renting, and advertising.
Delegate tasks to specialized vendors when needed and ensure quality workmanship within an efficient timeframe.
Perform other duties as assigned.