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