Property Management Assistant — Leasing & Tenant Care

Realty Management Services Inc; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ROSS Companies is seeking an Assistant Property Manager in Frederick, MD, to support property operations, tenant relations, and compliance with laws and regulations. The role emphasizes cash handling, lease processing, and coordination withProperty Managers.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in multi-family housing, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage payments, inspections, and move‑in activities. Bachelor’s degree in property management or business admin is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience with multi-family housing, apartment leasing, apartment maintenance, employee supervision, landlord‑resident relations; knowledge of appropriate and effective conduct during emergency situations; demonstrated and developed organizational and administrative abilities; efficient communication skills toward public, residents, employees, state and local authorities, and upper levels of management; and knowledge of accounts payable and receivable functions essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bank deposits and maintain all procedures relating to cash management.
• Assist with collection of late rental payments and initiate eviction process when required.
• Participation in occasional court appearances as a witness for the community, i.e., confirmation of lease requirements, outstanding rent balances, or testimony to defend claims against the community may be requested.
• Prepare lease application documents for review by the Property Manager and/or the Regional Property Manager.
• Greet/receive telephone and walk‑in traffic interested in becoming residents of the community.
• Perform building and public area inspections.
• Assist in apartment turnover process and follow‑up inspections.
• Upon move‑in, accompany new residents for inspection of apartment and completion of move‑in checklist.
• Assist with recording traffic information on daily logs. Perform Follow‑up procedures for qualifying prospects and participate in programs for waiting lists, callbacks and market surveys.
• Assist as needed during community emergency situations (example: snow, fire, flood, natural or man‑made disasters).
• Attend seminars, classes, or community staff meetings for policy updates, reviews, or instructions for equipment use and conform to changes in government regulations.
• Immediately report hazards and safety concerns to the Regional Property Manager.

Skills

Multi-family housing

Apartment leasing

Apartment maintenance

Employee supervision

Emergency procedures

Organizational abilities

Administrative abilities

Communication skills

Accounts payable/receivable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Residential Property Management or Business Administration

Job description

ROSS Companies is seeking an Assistant Property Manager in Frederick, MD, to support property operations, tenant relations, and compliance with laws and regulations. The role emphasizes cash handling, lease processing, and coordination withProperty Managers.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in multi-family housing, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage payments, inspections, and move‑in activities. Bachelor’s degree in property management or business admin is preferred.