Property Manager

The Housing Assistance Program of Essex County, Inc. is hiring a part-time Property Manager for the Lee House Apartments in Port Henry. The Lee House is a 25-unit apartment building for seniors and people with disabilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with maintenance person to ensure that all maintenance issues are resolved in a timely manner, to avoid potential safety hazards or escalating costs for future repairs
• Coordinate with vendors to arrange for repairs and renovations to be completed
• Prepare reports to document maintenance issues, repairs made, and other pertinent details about the status of the property
• Recruit, hire, and supervise the staff responsible for cleaning and maintaining the property
• Oversee the financial operations of the property

• billing residents for rent payments, collecting rent from residents, and working with HAPEC finance staff to deposit funds
• pay bills on time
• Collect, bill, and reimburse security deposits

• Maintain property rentals by advertising and filling vacancies
• Review rental applications, respond promptly to each application, maintain building wait list for apartments
• Manage all aspects of tenant move in and out process to ensure rapid turnover of apartments
• Communicate effectively with current residents about all issues
• Conduct annual apartment inspections to ensure rental units are in compliance and providing a safe and sanitary environment
• Conduct regular inspections of the property to ensure that it is well-maintained and in good condition
• Maintain good working relationships with Office for the Aging, Mountain Lake Services and other organizations and agencies that support Lee House residents.
• Order building supplies as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements:

· Minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

· Preferred, two years of experience in property management.

· Experience working with seniors or individuals with disabilities.

· Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

· Willingness to work some evenings and weekends and maintain a flexible work schedule.

· Will be required to gain professional certification for USDA 515 management

How to Apply:

Apply via really or mail cover letter and resume to HAPEC’s Executive Director, Bruce Misarski, PO Box 157, Elizabethtown, NY 12993. HAPEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Henry, NY 12974: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location