What are the responsibilities and job description for the Property Manager of Building Operations position at Jericho Project?
About Jericho Project
Jericho Project was founded in 1983 on the belief that every homeless individual can make transformational change towards a better life. Jericho is a growing and dynamic nonprofit supportive housing agency which is dedicated to recruiting and retaining highly qualified and motivated employees.
Our mission is to end homelessness at its roots by creating a community that inspires individual change, fosters sustainable independence, and motivates men and women to reach their greatest potential. Jericho provides supportive housing to formerly homeless and at-risk men and women through seven congregate supportive housing residences in Central Harlem and the Bronx and Supportive Apartment Program in the Bronx and several non-residential programs.
About the Position
The Manager of Building Operations oversees all property management functions at Jericho’s Walton House, an 89-unit supportive housing residence for two populations: 33 units for young adults age 18-25 years old and 56 units for military veterans.
Property & Office Management Responsibilities:
- Maintain safety and maintenance of building; conduct site’s physical conditions reviews with Superintendent.
- Supervise and evaluate the work quality of maintenance and house manager (front desk) staff and other subordinates.
- In collaboration with Director of Maintenance, maintain accurate records of the condition of the buildings’ systems; ensure that all equipment and facilities are working properly.
- Ensure timely completion of preventive maintenance and routine work orders and repairs.
- Attend hearings to rectify ECB, Department of Buildings, FDNY, DOS, and HPD violations.
- Coordinate purchasing of maintenance and office supplies for the site.
- Coordinate on-site special events.
- Schedule and conduct apartment inspections; maintain Housing Quality Standards at all times.
- Supervise building inspections, fire drills and ensure building’s compliance with codes.
- Liaise with vendors.
- Coordinate volunteer events as requested.
- Coordinate capital projects in collaboration with Director of Building Operations.
- Maintain site’s petty cash fund.
- Participate in preparing the building budget; maintain costs within the budget.
Rent Collection & Compliance Responsibilities:
- Supervise eligibility review for tenant selection process and participate in tenant interviews.
- Collect rent from tenants and reconcile with Finance department.
- Actively pursue rent arrears including attending Housing Court as needed.
- Maintain 5% or less vacancy rate; maintain 5% or less rent loss.
- Oversee compliance with leases and subsidy regulations including Low Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME, Section 8 (NYCHA) HUDVASH, DHCR rent registrations, annual lease renewals and the tax credit investor.
- Prepare and submit reports as needed including rent rolls, rent arrear reports.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Masters’ degree is a plus, plus a minimum of one year in the Human Service field required, preferably with supervisory experience.
- Must have knowledge of Property Management related issues such as rent collection and completing housing application in Section 8 buildings.
- Must be a team player and possess good writing skills.
- Should possess good leadership skills and be capable of supervising staff.
- Computer literacy a must.
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $63,000.00 annualized. Jericho Project offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees are eligible for a merit increase annually. Merit increases are based on the employee’s performance during the prior year.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,350.00 - $67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have knowledge of property management related issues such as rent collection and completing housing applications in Section 8 buildings?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- supervisory: 2 years (Required)
- Property management: 2 years (Required)
- collecting rent: 2 years (Required)
- Budgeting: 2 years (Required)
- Section 8: 2 years (Required)
- LIHTC: 2 years (Required)
- hudvash, lease renewal, DHCR rent registration: 2 years (Required)
- human services: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $64,350 - $67,000
