Assistant Property Manager -– THE WAY STAFFING SHOULD BE!

Penn Apartment Staffing is seeking to fill Assistant Property Manager positions in Houston, TX and surrounding areas. Candidates will be pre-screened through our staffing firm to determine qualifications for a long-term permanent opportunity with our client. The ideal candidates must have prior property management experience and be able to work the first and/ or the last weekend of the month and have a strong work ethic.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Property Manager will report to the property manager and perform administrative and organizational duties such as liaising with residents, collecting rent, doing basic bookkeeping, organizing property viewings and overseeing facility maintenance. Also be responsible for evaluating applicants and negotiating contracts.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Assist Property Manager in operating the property in accordance with company policies and procedures to achieve budgeted revenue and occupancy goals and enhance the value and quality of the property.
• Follow established AR/AP guidelines including contacting tenants for collection issues, tenant account reconciliations and reporting as well as coordination of tenant defaults and lock outs as necessary.
• Lease units by selling the products and services of the property. Conduct site tours and demonstrate property amenities, model apartments and available apartments.
• Assist in establishing and executing an effective resident retention plan, including positive customer relations and timely resolution of resident problems. Assist in planning and hosting property sponsored resident social functions.
• Assist in developing and implementing effective sales and marketing plans and strategies. Maintain thorough product knowledge of the property and that of major competition through site visits/tours and telephone surveys.
• Effectively handle telephone inquiries from prospective residents, service requests from residents and information requests from owners and company personnel.
• Assist in ensuring that the grounds, buildings and units are fully functional, safe and attractive. Visually inspect grounds, buildings and units on a regular basis.
• Follow established policies and procedures regarding the qualification, screening and acceptance of applicants for residency.
• Prepare rental paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. Communicate and explain rental documents to new and existing residents. Ensure documents are completed prior to resident move-in. Proofread all lease paperwork.
• Accurately complete and submit daily, weekly and month-end closing reports on a timely basis, accept payments and process for deposit, collect delinquent rents, complete injury and loss reports and claims and other reports and plans as required.
• Follow all safety procedures. Report any safety hazards found and assist in ensuring correction on a timely basis.
• Represent the Property Manager when absent in operation of the property.
• Perform other tasks assigned by Property Manager in the operation of the property.