Janitorial Subcontracting Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

Summary: The Site Manager of Vinecrest Apartments, HUD project, is responsible for oversight of the daily operations of this apartment complex.  The day-to-day operation of this project is full-time. The responsibilities include but are not limited to reviewing applications for potential tenants, rents or leases apartments, collection of rents and deposits, oversees the use of community room, multi-purpose room, coordinates maintenance of the property, investigates and resolves tenant complaints and issues, and prepares necessary reports. The Site Manager resides on-site in an apartment within the community.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:  The following reflects Burbank Housing’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

1. Review tenant HUD applications for eligibility; maintain and purge waiting lists; show available units.
2. Follows Burbank Housing’s procedure for processing eligible applicants within the program guidelines attached to the property (HUD).  Works diligently to ensure that all new move-in files are complete and orderly.
3. Attends training as needed and recommended by Burbank Housing.  This training may require overnight stays out of town.
4. Walks property at least twice per day (once in the morning and once in the evening) to assure residents of management presence and to monitor the overall appearance of the property.
5. Attends regular in-house training and informational meetings offered by Burbank Housing.
6. Ensures that vacant units are "turned" at the fastest possible time by monitoring the timeliness of vendors and maintenance staff.  Walks vacant units daily to monitor the progress of turn.
7. Keeps property vacancy loss to a minimum by processing multiple applicants simultaneously upon receipt of notice of intent to vacate by the current resident.
8. Collects rent and security deposits for submittal to the accounting department.  Works with accounting staff to facilitate smooth accounting procedures.
9. Completes lease form, outlines conditions and terms of occupancy with new residents and completes relevant paperwork.
10. Performs annual HUD re-certification of tenants per written procedure, completes required weekly reports, monthly reports, and complete calendar tasks which are sent monthly.
11. Cooperates with compliance staff in submitting requested information for audits, inspections, and annual reports for lenders and regulatory agencies.
12. Instructs tenants in emergency procedures, appliance use, and property rules.
13. Investigates tenant complaints and resolves tenant issues, prepares written incident reports, prepares and serves tenant warning notices, 10-Day notices, and 30-Day notices, appears in eviction proceedings and maintains a daily Manager’s log.
14. Shows vacant units and applies approved marketing strategies to reduce vacancy loss.
15.  Conducts annual unit inspections, walkthrough of vacated units assessing any damage, cost of repairs, and arrange turnover repairs.  Prepares security deposit refund statements and submits to the accounting department for disbursement in accordance with lease provisions.
16. With the Maintenance and Janitorial Supervisors, to schedule maintenance and janitorial staff, engages subcontractors in repairing plumbing or electrical malfunctions, painting of apartments or buildings, and maintaining landscaping or gardening work, and prepares maintenance work orders for all maintenance work to be performed.
17. Provide local information on available nearby schools, shopping malls, recreational facilities, and public transportation.
18. Works in cooperation with Service Coordinator staff in maintaining a calendar of events and users for community room.
19. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Requirements: The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made (except experience levels) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The applicant must complete all required program certification training and pass the corresponding examination within the timeframe set by the accredited certifying organization. Certification is a condition of employment.

Education and/or Experience: A minimum of 3 years experience with senior apartment management, HUD experience preferred.  Real Estate license or college level property management course work is preferred.

Job Knowledge/Skills: 

1. Commitment & enthusiasm toward achieving Burbank Housing’s Mission and Vision Statements.
2. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a diverse group of people.
3. Strong oral and written communication skills.
4. Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy are required.

Reasoning Abilities: Ability to analyze and interpret technical procedures and instructions.  Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Management Skills: Ability to supervise, train, and direct on-site staff as needed.  Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and must be sensitive to the needs and concerns of tenants and staff.

Other Skills and Requirements: 

1. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, maintain a satisfactory driving record, reliable personal transportation, and automobile insurance per requirements of the State of California.
2. Working knowledge of computer software and systems: Microsoft Office, word, excel competency required.
3. Ability to quickly gain competency in Yardi or other software related to property management.
4. Satisfactory criminal background history for employee and adults age 18 years and older who reside with employee.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; climb stairs, sit; use hands to handle objects/operate keyboards, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms from the waist and above the shoulders; stoop; kneel and crouch; lift up to 30 pounds; see, talk and hear.  A pre-placement physical is required.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.