Property Manager

R ZABALLOS & SONS INC; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

R ZABALLOS & SONS INC in Hayward, CA seeks a dynamic Property Manager to oversee residential and commercial properties, lead on-site teams, and ensure resident and tenant satisfaction. You will manage leasing, marketing, budgets, and compliance, coordinate with legal counsel, and maintain standards per Fair Housing and local laws.

The role blends hands-on operation with strategic oversight. Applicants should have 5+ years in property management (residential required), 2+ years supervisory

Qualifications

• 5+ years in property management (residential required; commercial desirable).
• Hands-on Yardi or similar software experience (MRI, AppFolio, RealPage).
• Strong knowledge of leases, landlord/tenant law and Fair Housing.
• Excellent customer service, communication and prioritization skills.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not always required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations for residential properties across two Hayward communities.
• Oversee leasing, marketing of vacancies, move-ins/outs and renewals.
• Coordinate with on-site staff and supervise resident managers.
• Assist in commercial property management: leasing and facilities oversight.
• Manage vendors, budgets, invoices (Yardi), and compliance with laws.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Property management

Leasing expertise

Customer service

Communication

Budgeting

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Yardi

MRI

AppFolio

RealPage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic Property Manager to join the team at our successful property management company. The Property Manager is responsible for: Overview of job description: Direct report to Senior Property Manager

• (About 80% of role) Residential property management: Lead day-to-day operations, leasing and on-site staff across our two Hayward apartment communities (103 and 133 units)
• (About 20% of role): Commercial property management: Assist in the day-to-day operations, leasing and facilities management of office/retail center with 50 office suites and 15 retail spaces

Responsibilities - Residential (80%)

• Lead, train and evaluate onsite resident managers, maintenance and leasing staff; and maintain up-to-date onsite resident manager employment agreements
• Oversee marketing of vacancies, lease-up, move-ins, move-outs and lease renewals
• Stay abreast of market conditions to recommend market rents and terms for new and renewal leases
• Keep staff up to date on latest required and recommended residential management forms; per the California Apartment Association and/or other reputable sources
• Negotiate and coordinate residential and commercial lease transactions
• Resolve resident tenant concerns and enforce lease terms and property rules
• Walk properties regularly; make sure work orders are completed on time
• Manage vendors and service contracts; recommend improvements that raise property value
• Code and process invoices in Yardi; support budgets, collections, 3-day notices and unlawful detainer actions
• Coordinate with legal counsel as required to maintain full compliance with State and local laws, including rent ordinances, subsidized housing/HACA requirements, rent increases, and so forth
• Follow all Equal Housing Opportunity guidelines, local laws, and company policies

Responsibilities - Commercial (20%)

• Assist Senior Property Manager in the maintenance and leasing of our office/retail center, including marketing of vacancies, lease-up, move-ins, move-outs and lease renewals
• Evaluate spaces being vacated for market ready needs
• Address tenant concerns and enforce lease terms and property rules
• Walk properties regularly; make sure work orders are completed on time
• Manage vendors and service contracts; recommend improvements that raise property value
• Code and process invoices in Yardi; support budgets, collections, delinquency notices, and unlawful detainer actions

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience managing property management staff
• 5+ years in property management (residential required; commercial highly desirable)
• Hands-on Yardi experience (or similar, such as MRI, AppFolio, RealPage) and strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills
• Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation
• Working knowledge of leases, landlord/tenant law and Fair Housing
• Strong customer service, communication and prioritization skills
• High school diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Real Estate License preferred
• Deep understanding of real estate law and leasing practices
• Experience with commercial CAM reconciliations; CPM or ARM designation a plus
• Bilingual a plus
• Excellent communications skills