Property Manager - Palatine

At Hispanic Housing, our vision is to provide affordable housing that people are proud to call home. In creating quality housing, a safe and stable environment, and by providing superior customer service, we help create part of the foundation that enables people to make a better life for themselves, their families, their neighbors, and their communities. We are in need of a property manager to oversee a property in Palatine, IL. The property manager will be responsible for all day-to-day operations including maintaining the properties, tenant relations, marketing and leasing, contract administration, and financial management as well as assisting with long-term planning at the property. The Property Manager will be expected to complete all management duties in a professional and timely manner and maintain the property to the highest industry standards.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Maintaining the Physical Assets.
• Works closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to monitor & schedule maintenance work (i.e. work orders, repairs, etc.) and ensure their timely completion.
• Approves rotating schedule of personnel for emergency maintenance.
• Conducts follow-up inspections of maintenance work and surveys resident satisfaction.
• Inspects site grounds and common hallways on a daily basis.
• Monitors and approves the make-ready status of vacant apartments.
• Monitors/assists in yearly unit and site inspections.
• Recommends expenditures within budget allocations for physical repairs, replacement, and/or major improvements.
• Evaluate maintenance operations to determine efficiencies or areas cost cost-saving potential.
• Ensures any construction-related problems are corrected.
• Ensures emergencies are handled promptly and HHDC corporate staff are properly notified.
• Safety and Security
• Marketing and Leasing Resident and Community Relations Acts as a liaison and advocate on behalf of the residents to public and private agencies.
• Financial Reporting and Control Staff Management
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma (minimum). College degree in Urban Planning, Business or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of property management experience in a not-for-profit and/or real estate development, construction, or Property Management company required; must also have previous experience in managing affordable housing Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), and or public housing.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 6 months an AMP Leasing Certificate if required by the state.
• Must have, or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire, applicable certifications by type of affordable housing program of property: Public Housing Management Certification, Senior Housing Management Certification, RAD PBV Management Certification, and/or LIHTC Certification.
• Must have to be able to obtain within 6 months of hire a UPCS Inspections Certification.
• Knowledge of fair housing regulations.
• Must have/obtain IREM Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) designation.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of personalities
• Computer literacy required; including working knowledge of MS Office Suite and property management software/systems preferred.
• Basic math, strong attention to detail and high organizational skills are required.
• Demonstrated strong time management and supervisory skills.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to inspire, motivate and lead staff.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is required.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle, insurance and good driving record.
• Proof of COVID vaccination or medical/religious exemption will be required.

Compensation package includes salary based on experience, health, vision, dental and life insurance, paid vacation and more. Principals only -- No Recruiters EOE