A Leasing Consultant works within the rental office of an apartment complex or residential community. Responsible for sales and marketing of rental properties and dealing with maintenance requests and customer service needs of existing tenants.
SUMMARY Shows and leases apartments to prospective residents and completes associated administrative functions by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.) Interviews prospective residents and records information to ascertain needs and qualifications. Inputs information into computer. Accompanies prospects to model apartments and discusses size and layout of rooms, available facilities, such as swimming pool and saunas, location of shopping centers and freeways, services available, and term of lease. Qualifies prospective residents, verifying applications, lease documents and related paperwork. Completes lease form or agreement and collects rental deposit and application fee. Introduces residents to apartment/property procedures. Promotes positive, proactive resident relations, working to make the living experience, the first and last impression, of the highest quality. Records accurate data on prospective and new residents as required by the Marketing Department. Inspects condition of premises periodically and arranges for necessary maintenance. Demonstrates knowledge of property and apartments. Compiles listings of available rental property. Attends training classes as scheduled. Reports hazardous working conditions to supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Maintains regular, predictable, and punctual attendance. Follows directions from a supervisor. Interacts well with others. Understands and follows posted work rules and procedures. Meets standards of conduct and behavior. Accepts constructive criticism. Handles stress well.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
•Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Bilingual (English/Spanish) would be an advantage.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
•Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
REASONING ABILITY
•Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
•Completion of New Hire Training course. Attend Fair Housing Training / sign acknowledgment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
•The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb stairs. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Asbestos/Lead/Environmental Notification•Employee acknowledges that asbestos/lead-based paint and other environmental conditions may exist at the property(ies). Operations and Maintenance manuals may be available identifying the location(s) of these materials including safe employee practices when dealing with these materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Read and understand lease documents Conducts self in professional manner Maintains confidentiality Team player
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Effective listener and communicator Effective sales skills Able to work
Saturdays Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Ability to
Commute:
San Leandro, CA 94578 (Preferred) Ability to
Relocate:
San Leandro, CA 94578: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
