Property Manager - Bilingual Spanish
Hispanic Housing Development Corporation · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Job Duties
- Maintains the Physical Asset
- Works closely with Maintenance Supervisor to monitor & schedule maintenance work
- 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
- Makes ready status of vacant apartments
- Makes yearly unit and site inspections
- Recommends expenditures within budget allocations for physical repairs, replacement, and/or major improvements
- Evaluates maintenance operations to determine efficiencies or areas cost saving potential
- Ensures any construction-related problems are corrected
- Ensures emergencies are handled promptly and HHDC corporate staff are properly notified
Responsibilities
- Safety and Security
- 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 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 be bilingual in Spanish and English
- Must have or be able to obtain within 6 months an AMP Leasing Certificate if required by 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
- Valid driver’s license, vehicle, insurance and good driving record
Qualifications
- High school diploma (minimum)
- College degree in Urban Planning, Business or related field preferred
- 5+ years 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 be bilingual in Spanish and English
- Must have or be able to obtain within 6 months an AMP Leasing Certificate if required by 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
- Valid driver’s license, vehicle, insurance and good driving record