Property Manager

Christopher Community, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Christopher Community, Inc. in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Property Manager to coordinate daily operations for affordable housing communities Joslyn Court I–IV.

You will manage rent collection, applicant screening, certifications, and REAC/MOR inspections, ensuring compliance with HUD, Section 8, and Tax Credit programs. The role requires a high school diploma with 3–5 years in property management, strong time management and communication, and a valid Class D driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of related property management experience.
• Valid Class D driver’s license; strong time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect 100% of rent monthly and manage delinquencies.
• Maintain occupancy and process waiting lists.
• Screen applicants and certify eligibility for HUD/Tax Credit programs.
• Ensure REAC and MOR inspections and compliance with housing standards.
• Handle tenant complaints, process work orders, and coordinate maintenance.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Spanish (preferred)

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

CCI is a not-for-profit development and management company that assists low- and moderate-income families and seniors to secure suitable housing across Upstate New York. The Property Manager coordinates the daily operations with staff and residents including work orders and re-certifications; works with the supervisor and staff to assess and address the facility’s needs; and coordinates the maintenance of the property with the maintenance staff. The physical location for this position will be at: Joslyn Court I, II, III, and IV located in Syracuse, NY.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect 100% of the rent every month. Manage delinquencies as necessary.
• Maintain and increase occupancy.
• Maintain and process application waiting lists.
• Resident selection and certification to ensure all required paperwork, financial and program eligibility is completed accurately and timely.
• Pass REAC and MOR inspections, as well as maintaining required housing and company qualify standards.
• Conducts initial lease process with certification and annual recertification for affordable housing compliance (HUD and Tax Credit).
• Ensures all affordable housing regulations (HUD, Section 8 and Tax Credit) are adhered to at all times.
• Handle tenant complaints and emergencies promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure work orders are created and processed promptly.
• Conduct annual unit inspections and inspections on an as needed basis.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• May fill in for other staff when that person is out of work for an extended absence.
• Complies with anti-discrimination laws regarding housing, renting and advertising.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Rate: $22.00-$30.00

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three-five years of related experience and/or training in the property management field.
• Excellent time management and communication skills are necessary.
• Must have a valid Class D driver’s license.
• Excellent time management and communication skills are necessary.

SUPERVISORY SKILLS:

• The Property Manager does not have any direct supervisory duties.

PROBLEM SOLVING/DECISION MAKING:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence, understand work orders and fill out completed spreadsheets.
• Ability to interpret sketch plans and As-Built Plans.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, vendors, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to speak Spanish is highly preferred but not required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute areas and volumes necessary for project budgeting.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in flexible situations that may call for various solutions.
• Ability to delegate tasks to specialized vendors if required and deliver quality workmanship in an efficient timeframe.

COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Basic personal computer skills that include the ability to send/receive e-mail messages, post information to a database or spreadsheet, and perform basic word processing, bookkeeping, and/or data entry.
• Employees should be trained in the use of a tablet or similar device for daily tasks and work orders at scattered sites while working out of a service vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

NOTE:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Additionally, there may be circumstances that would require the employee(s) to work additional hours over and above the normal 35-hour work week.

Christopher Community is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Christopher Community is a drug free workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.