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What they do
A Property Manager manages operations for an apartment building or complex. Recruits and screens tenants for apartments, collects rents and security deposits, responds to requests or complaints from tenants, supervises maintenance and repairs; oversees payment of bills, insurance, taxes and recordkeeping. Manages property and services on behalf of a community association, for properties such as condominiums or cooperatives. Collects fees or dues, responds to requests or complaints, supervises maintenance, oversees work done by contractors, and provides accounting of income and expenses. May also assist owners or a board of directors with regulatory compliance or compliance with community association rules. Manages the operation of commercial or residential properties. Oversees the collection of rents and payment of bills, taxes and insurance for properties, and provides property owners with reports on finances and the status of properties. Directs leasing operations, or equipment and machinery rentals, for a company or business. Determines charges and prepares rental or lease agreements; supervises inventory, equipment maintenance and recordkeeping for leasing operations.
$77,449 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily property operations to ensure the community remains safe, organized, and responsive to resident needs.
- Guide onsite staff by assisting with hiring efforts, delivering training, setting work priorities, and addressing performance or workplace concerns.
- Maintain compliance with housing regulations, fair housing standards, and internal operating procedures across all administrative activities.
- Coordinate maintenance requests, preventative service schedules, inspections, and vendor work to support the upkeep of the property.
- Manage applicant and resident documentation, including waitlist activity, move-ins, recertifications, and file accuracy in accordance with program guidelines.
- Support the financial administration of the property by tracking records, monitoring budget performance, and partnering on annual budget planning.
- Oversee rent collection, daily deposit reporting, and delinquency follow-up while helping sustain strong occupancy levels.
- Prepare the site for audits and inspections by organizing required records and ensuring documentation is complete and accessible.
- Promote available units in alignment with approved marketing plans and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.