Property Manager

Christopher Community, Inc.•City of Syracuse, NY

5d•$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 position is located at Joslyn Court I, II, III, and IV in Syracuse, New York. The Property Manager is responsible for the property's overall performance, including financial results, legal and compliance adherence, and resident satisfaction. The role requires experience in effective property management for affordable housing programs. The employee must perform essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. This position has no direct supervisory duties. The normal work week is 35 hours, although additional hours may sometimes be required. Christopher Community is an equal opportunity employer, is a drug-free workplace, and complies with applicable ADA regulations.

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 settings 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 but straightforward written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few variables in flexible situations.
Basic personal computer skills, including email, databases or spreadsheets, word processing, bookkeeping, and/or data entry.
Ability to use a tablet or similar device for daily tasks and work orders at scattered sites while working from a service vehicle; training is provided.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, and talk or hear regularly; reach with hands and arms frequently; and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, or smell.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 80 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collect all 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.
Meet REAC and MOR inspection requirements and maintain required housing and company quality standards.
Conduct initial leasing and certification processes and annual recertifications for HUD and Tax Credit affordable-housing compliance.
Ensure compliance with HUD, Section 8, and Tax Credit affordable-housing regulations.
Respond promptly to tenant complaints and emergencies.
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, handle new and different 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 required and ensure quality work is completed efficiently.
Perform other duties as assigned.