Community Manager

About the role

Founded in 1923, The Yarco Companies is a full-service, multi-family real estate firm specializing in Property Management Services with a primary focus on Affordable Housing. This safety-sensitive position is responsible for the overall operational and financial success of the residential property while exceeding resident service standards. The role includes managing and developing residential staff, ensuring high employee job satisfaction, and maintaining community operations during pre-designated office hours.

Responsibilities

• Financial: Administer leasing procedures to meet or exceed budget targets by achieving occupancy and rental rate goals; control expenses through inventory control and purchasing procedures; ensure accurate and timely payroll reporting, prompt revenue collection, and initiation of the Unlawful Detainer process when necessary; monitor marketplace trends.
• Inspections: Conduct inspections of each apartment unit during check-in and check-out to protect owners' assets and ensure appropriate deductions from deposits.
• Management, Recruiting & Staff Development: Interview and screen potential on-site employees; train and motivate staff by communicating company philosophy, policies, and procedures; conduct orientation and encourage continued education; evaluate staff performance; promote teamwork and empower staff to achieve common goals.
• Property Appearance/Upkeep: Maintain the property in a neat, clean, and well-maintained condition; ensure preventative maintenance schedules are met; perform daily exterior and interior inspections to uphold curb appeal, maintenance, cleanliness, and security procedures.
• Customer Service: Meet company standards for resident satisfaction; ensure a responsible person is available for building emergencies; accurately prepare and process leasing forms, maintenance orders, rent collection, and company reporting; be available for on-call emergencies as needed.

Essential Mental Alertness Requirements

• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment.
• Not mentally or physically impaired in any way that could adversely affect the ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions.
• Ability to work in an unfatigued state.
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance.
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in short-term memory.
• Ability to concentrate.
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surroundings and/or emergency situations and/or alarms.
• Demonstrated caring, committed, and concerned attitude about safety.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and/or Business preferred.
• Experience: One to three years of residential management or related experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Physical & Cognitive: Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds.
• Driving (if applicable): Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record with company insurance carrier; reliable means of transportation; ability to be insurable at standard rates; proof of personal auto liability insurance when using vehicles for company business.

To be hired, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen.