Residential On-Site Manager

Fairgrove Property Management; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted housing

Job summary

Fairgrove Property Management seeks an Onsite Manager for a 16-unit residential community in Southern California. This part-time role (10–15 hours per week) covers leasing, resident services, vendor coordination and daily property operations with a focus on professional, courteous service.

You must live on-site and provide excellent communication. Experience with AppFolio and MS Office is preferred; weekends availability is required. On-site housing is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of residential property management experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Must live on-site.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; AppFolio experience preferred.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Available to work weekends when needed.
• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for residents and vendors.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Manage the full leasing process in AppFolio.
• Market vacancies and conduct property showings.
• Process lease agreements, notices, renewals and move-ins/move-outs.
• Complete pre-move-out inspections and security deposit calculations.
• Coordinate unit turns and vacancy readiness.
• Monitor local rental market trends and comparable properties.
• Maintain compliance with landlord-tenant, Fair Housing and other laws.
• Keep records current in AppFolio.
• Perform light porter duties (cleaning and sweeping).
• Coordinate vendors and monitor work order completion.
• Assist with annual property budgeting.
• Review and approve vendor invoices.
• Attend Onsite Management Council meetings.
• Monitor KPIs and address performance issues.
• Order and maintain property supplies.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Prioritization & multitasking

On-site presence

Tools

AppFolio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

About Fairgrove Property Management

Fairgrove Property Management has served residential property owners and residents throughout Southern California since 1976. Based in Irvine, California, we provide professional property management services that help investors protect and grow their investments while delivering quality housing and responsive service to residents.

Job Summary

The Onsite Manager oversees the daily operations of a residential apartment community. Responsibilities include leasing, resident services, vendor coordination, maintenance oversight, and property operations. This role requires professionalism, strong communication, and excellent customer service.

Position Details

• Schedule: Part-Time, 10-15 hours per week
• Property: One apartment community (16 units)
• Pay: $17.75 per hour
• Housing: Discounted one-bedroom apartment available. On-site residency is required.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for residents and vendors.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Manage the full leasing process in AppFolio.
• Market vacancies and conduct property showings.
• Process lease agreements, notices, renewals, and move-ins/move-outs.
• Complete pre-move-out inspections and security deposit calculations.
• Coordinate unit turns and vacancy readiness.
• Monitor local rental market trends and comparable properties.
• Maintain compliance with landlord-tenant, Fair Housing, and other applicable laws.
• Keep resident, vendor, lease, inspection, and maintenance records current in AppFolio.
• Perform light porter duties, including cleaning and sweeping.
• Coordinate vendors and monitor work order completion.
• Assist with annual property budgeting.
• Review and approve vendor invoices.
• Attend Onsite Management Council meetings.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and address performance issues.
• Order and maintain property supplies.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of residential property management experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Must live on-site.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; AppFolio experience preferred.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Available to work weekends when needed.
• Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and a clean driving record.