Lead Property & Community Manager

Wallick Communities; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Wallick Communities is seeking a Community Manager for Hurlbert & Schlarman Apartments in Peoria, IL. The role is full-time, Mon-Fri, with a pay rate of $50-55k plus benefits.

You will supervise leasing and maintenance staff, oversee payroll, and ensure collections while upholding high service standards for residents. Ideal candidates have 1+ year in residential property management (HUD/Section 8 a plus), or 3+ years in a general manager role with strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as a residential property manager, HUD/Section 8 a big plus.
• COS, LIHTC, HCCP or AHM is a plus; associate level preferred.
• Dependable with reliable transportation and strong work ethic.
• Resident-focused with excellent service mindset.
• Deadline-driven with attention to detail, compliance and quality.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office; Yardi experience a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of leasing agents and maintenance professionals to deliver a great resident experience.
• Process community staff payroll and manage finances.
• Ensure rent collections and deposit workflows are completed.
• Process invoices and purchase supplies for the community.
• Maintain occupancy targets and positive owner/resident relationships.
• Review rental applications and ensure compliance with policies.
• Complete move-out paperwork, inspections, and timely reporting.
• Audit resident files and maintain company standards.

Skills

Residential property management

HUD/Section 8 experience

Leadership

Yardi (plus)

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree

COS/LIHTC/HCCP/AHM

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wallick Communities is seeking a Community Manager for Hurlbert & Schlarman Apartments in Peoria, IL. The role is full-time, Mon-Fri, with a pay rate of $50-55k plus benefits.

You will supervise leasing and maintenance staff, oversee payroll, and ensure collections while upholding high service standards for residents. Ideal candidates have 1+ year in residential property management (HUD/Section 8 a plus), or 3+ years in a general manager role with strong leadership.