Job Scope and Purpose:
Property Managers are responsible for the overseeing all daily property operations including but not limited to property financials responsibilities, fostering resident satisfaction, employee management, and managing vendor/contractor interactions in a professional manner.
1. Safety and Office Protocol:
- Must complete all assigned Francis Property Management training.
- Always wear proper identification (Francis Name Tag).
- Utilize the Francis issued iPad and Checkpoint ID to properly validate prospective residents before beginning the touring/leasing process.
- Communicate with other team members if leaving the office for an extended period of time.
- Wear proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required by a supervisor.
- Wear professional office attire, and footwear per the Francis guidelines.
- Report any possible risks on the property including lights out, trip hazards, exposed wires, etc.
2. Primary Responsibilities:
- Leasing and Occupancy Management: Attracting and retaining tenants by marketing available units, conducting property tours, screening applicants, negotiating lease agreements, and managing move-in and move-out processes.
- Tenant Relations: Addressing tenant inquiries, concerns, and complaints promptly and professionally. Fostering a positive living environment through effective communication, community events, and amenities.
- Property Maintenance: Ensuring the property is well-maintained, safe, and attractive by coordinating regular maintenance tasks, repairs, and upgrades. Conducting inspections to identify maintenance needs and addressing them promptly.
- Financial Management: Managing the property's finances, including budgeting, rent collection, expense management, and financial reporting. Maximizing revenue and controlling expenses to achieve financial goals and maintain profitability.
- Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, including fair housing laws, landlord-tenant regulations, building codes, and safety regulations.
- Vendor and Contractor Management: Selecting and managing relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure quality service, competitive pricing, and timely completion of work.
- Community Engagement: Engaging residents and promoting a sense of community through organized events, social activities, and amenities. Building relationships with residents and encouraging a positive community atmosphere.
- Administrative Tasks: Performing and/or delegating administrative duties, such as maintaining records, processing paperwork, responding to inquiries, and managing communication with residents and vendors.
- Ensure effectiveness of staff through ongoing training, coaching, counseling, and guidance in compliance with company’s policies and procedures.
- Please keep in mind this position is a “team player” position and all team members are to be responsible for the general upkeep and cleanliness of the community. IE assisting with waste pick-up.
- Assisting the Regional Manager with other projects as needed.
Francis Property Management emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and delivering exceptional customer service in all professional interactions. As a representative of Francis Property Management, your positive attitude and demeanor play a significant role in shaping the customer experience and perception.
3. Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge and experience with the physical attributes of a property.
- Ability to use company software, including MS Office products and Yardi.
- Knowledgeable with Fair Housing laws and other ordinances and regulations affecting the industry.
- Promote harmony and quality job performance of staff through support and effective leadership
4. Physical Requirements:
- Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs to tour property and meet with potential tenants, vendors and contractors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to reach, bend, and have a full range of motion.
- Use repetitive motion of hands and wrist while using a computer, keyboard and telephone.
- May need to lift and/or move 5-10 pounds.
- High attention and mental demands including the ability to prioritize and process information with accuracy and clarity.