Property Manager, Apartment Management

We have an opportunity for a full-time Property Manager for our residential community located within a strong, single-family residential area adjacent to recreational facilities in suburban DuPage County. The property was family developed and is family owned and operated and has always enjoyed full occupancy, low turnover and the benefit of continual improvements. Facilities include club house, fitness room, pool, tennis, basketball and fully landscaped open space to service our nearly 200 residences.

Our manager will report to our Director of Residential Properties, have a professional appearance, maintain a professional office environment and have responsibilities including:

· Marketing and rental/leasing of one & two bedroom residences, while keeping unit turnover and vacancy within plan

· Processing of tenant applications and credit/background verifications along with responding to tenant inquiries

· Reviews all residents’ leases and related forms and administer all legal rights of the property, including appearing in court, if necessary, for all eviction proceedings

· Maximize gross rent collections on a timely basis and minimize vacancy loss, delinquency and expenses

· Maintaining a clean, visually pleasing & secure property that shows as a desirable place to live

· Have a thorough knowledge of the area where the community is located, including schools, shopping, eateries, highway access, competitors, etc. Be an active member in the business community by joining and attending meetings of the Apartments Association, Chamber of Commerce, and any other appropriate organizations in the location

· Routine continual inspections of all Units on six month intervals, at time of leasing and at lease expiration, plus Interior and Exterior Common Areas. Daily Inspections of all areas are also necessary to ensure our proactive standards of perfection.

· Management and training of on-property staff; ensure standards and expectations are set and met using procedures and manuals including OSHA guidelines

· Ensure maintenance requests are handled on a prompt, one-call basis, when possible, and residents are notified of progress if repair is not completed. Review work orders daily and visually inspect issue to ensure it was rectified.

· Management of vendors and contractors

· Ensure Annual Fire Inspection Systems, Village Ordinances, and other Federal or State Licenses are kept current and maintain positive relations with these entities

· Approval and submission to central accounting of vendor invoices, while endeavoring to keep expenses within the budget plan

· Establish an annual budget for the housing community with the Director of Residential Properties and CFO

· Updating of leasing software with tenant leases and preparation of tenant billings

· Timely and organized filing to maintain record keeping of tenant and office files

· Assist in other projects as needed

Qualified candidates should possess:

· Strong people skills based on integrity, empathy and good business judgement

· Computer skills (including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel)

· Multitasking abilities, patience and reliability

· Self-starter skills and innovative thinking

· Good written and verbal communication skills to work with staff, prospective and existing residents, and with ownership

· Good organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills: able to manage priorities and work flow; good understanding of the importance of financial responsibilities in the operation of property

· Valid Driver’s License

We offer a compensation plan that will coincide with experience and will prefer, but not require, on-site residence. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to work in property management, comfortably reside on-site and interact with staff and tenants on a daily basis while helping them enjoy their home community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Darien, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000