Assistant Property Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organized and reliable Assistant Property Manager to support the day-to-day operations of our residential rental properties in Northeast Ohio. The ideal candidate will have hands-on property management experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to oversee multiple properties, tenants, contractors, and projects simultaneously.

Location: The ability to work across Akron, Cleveland, and Cleveland Heights is a mandatory requirement for this role.

This is a hybrid role, with time split between on-site property visits (inspections, maintenance coordination, move-ins/move-outs, etc.) and remote administrative work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead maintenance and renovation projects across the portfolio
• Source vendors and collaborate with existing vendors to define scope, secure competitive pricing, and verify completion of work for maintenance and renovation projects
• Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure all work aligns with approved scopes and company standards
• Coordinate maintenance requests between tenants and vendors, ensuring timely and effective resolution
• Support ongoing maintenance operations with a strong understanding of general maintenance practices
• Provide regular updates to senior management on property status, inspections, and ongoing projects
• Attend contractor walkthroughs and various required inspections
• Conduct detailed move-in and move-out inspections, evaluating property condition, identifying deficiencies, and ensuring units meet company standards
• Evaluate move-out conditions and assist in preparing accurate security deposit settlement statements
• Lead and manage the full Lead Safe Certification process, including coordinating inspections, overseeing remediation work, and ensuring properties comply with regulations
• Assist in preparing and maintaining accurate and up-to-date property documentation, including move-in/move-out reports, inspection records, maintenance requests, and completed work orders
• Post and deliver tenant notices as needed
• Attend eviction court hearings as needed
• Ensure full compliance with all local, state, and federal housing regulations, including Section 8 requirements where applicable
• Uphold a high standard of tenant satisfaction by proactively addressing concerns and ensuring a positive resident experience
• Conduct other duties as assigned by senior management

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in property management, leasing, or a related field preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, inspections, and tasks simultaneously
• Ability to coordinate and follow through on tasks from initiation to completion with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively handle tenant concerns in a professional and timely manner
• General knowledge of maintenance practices and the ability to assess the quality of work and identify issues
• Basic knowledge of property management software and accounting practices
• Familiarity with Section 8 or subsidized housing programs is considered an asset
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to travel between job sites across Northeast Ohio

Bonus Qualifications:

• Existing relationships with local contractors and vendors are considered an asset

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work across all three locations: Akron, Cleveland, and Cleveland Heights, as this is a mandatory requirement for the role?

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Property management: 2 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Akron, OH (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road