What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floating Property Manager position at Foundation Communities Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary : Foundation Communities is a local, homegrown nonprofit. We provide affordable, attractive homes and free on-site support services for thousands of families, veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. We offer an innovative, proven model that empowers our residents and neighbors to achieve educational success, financial stability, and healthier lifestyles . We own and operate 19 affordable apartment communities for families and 9 Supportive Housing Communities in Austin, and 3 affordable apartment communities for families in North Texas.
The Floating Property Manager role supports the organization in the event of a temporary or permanent Property Management vacancy. The Floating Property Manager acts as Property Manager for an assigned property during a temporary leave of absence, or, in the event of a vacancy, until a new Property Manager is hired. The Floating Property Manager will be assigned to properties as needed. Responsible for leadership and operational support to effectively manage each community and accomplish objectives established by management.
Essential Job Functions :
- Move between different properties within the Family Property Management portfolio to provide management support as assigned.
- Ensure smooth daily operations at each location, including leasing and renewals, compliance, customer service, and staff scheduling.
- Supervise leasing and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with policy regarding operations and 24-hour turnaround time for service requests.
- Supervise staff including training, performance reviews, hiring, promotion and terminations.
- Leadership skills and understanding of effective management of personal development and career path.
- Process all property-related invoices for payment.
- Respond to operational challenges promptly and effectively.
- Enforce safety policies, regulations, and OSHA compliance.
- Analyze performance and trends to market the community.
- Provide excellent customer service while maintaining the highest of standards for resident service.
- Complete required and requested reports in an accurate and timely manner.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, and adherence to approved budgets.
- Secure bids for onsite repairs and replacement work beyond the capability of staff.
- Provide regular updates to District Managers and Associate Director regarding property performance, staff issues, and any operational concerns.
- Performs other tasks assigned by supervisor.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Required Skills
Other Duties & Responsibilities :
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
Minimum Qualifications (experience, education, credentials, language) :
Practical experience required with at least 2 years in the industry or in a position of similar responsibilities. Preferred qualifications are : Supervision experience, certification through an accredited housing association, OneSite experience, Fair Housing training. Must speak and write English fluently in order to communicate effectively. The Property Manager should possess thorough knowledge of the specific programs relative to the property. This will include the gathering and verification of all documentation necessary to meet program guidelines.
Physical Demands / Work Environment : ( include amount of lifting, twisting, bending, sitting, standing, keyboarding, driving, noise, indoor / outdoor etc.)
CONSTANTLY : Walking or sitting, grasping / gripping, bending / stooping / squatting, finger dexterity, computer input, coordination of hand, eye and foot.
FREQUENTLY : Stand and climb stairs, reach above the shoulder, lift 5 - 25 pounds, climb ladders and do push and pull motion. Driving to various locations as needed
OCCASIONALLY : Reach above the shoulder, lift 5 – 25 pounds, climb ladders, and do push / pull motions
Other : For f / t staff, include basic benefit info. For p / t staff, state p / t non-benefited position. State if temporary or seasonal position and length of employment if applicable.
