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Express Employment Property Manager in Olympia, Washington
Express is now hiring a Property Manager for a local non profit organization located in Olympia, WA. This is an evaluation to hire position, Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday-Thursday 9-5, Friday 9-2PM. Occasional nights/weekends. Compensation for this position is $28-$29/hr DOE.
Job Duties:
Update available unit postings, ensuring fair housing/marketing guidelines are followed, and share widely with staff for quick unit turnover.
Work alongside Manager and case management staff during application and initial lease-up period with new tenants, in addition to Housing Authority of Thurston County staff.
Manage the overall leasing process; screen prospective tenants, develop rental agreements, complete move-in/move-out inspections, assign keys, etc. This includes FSC-owned properties as well as master leased units.
Collect and track rent payments, follow up with tenants regarding past due rent, distribute late notices, and facilitate eviction process when necessary.
Maintain thorough, up-to-date, and accurate tenant files, including all required information for program funders.
Work to reduce vacancy time as much as possible; goal to have units turned over and leased up within 14 days.
Ensure all program reports and facility inspections are completed and submitted in a timely manner to the Department of Commerce (HTF), Thurston Co Public Health & Social Services (HOME), and Housing Authority of Thurston County (tenant rental subsidies).
Collaborate with Program Manager to implement the maintenance plan to ensure facilities including grounds, shelter units, apartments, and shared spaces are properly maintained.
Monitor the physical condition of the property and respond to tenant repair and maintenance requests.
Complete minor repairs/maintenance as appropriate. Schedule and supervise vendors and subcontractors to provide additional necessary routine and non-routine maintenance, repairs, and services to ensure the ongoing safety, aesthetic appeal, and function of the facilities.
Support maintenance staff with minor repairs and maintenance.
Respond to resident concerns: mediate disputes, enforce policy and procedures.
Support tenants with a lens of trauma-informed care and other best/promising practices that guide the organization; operate in alignment with organization's mission, vision, and values.
Document and navigate Reasonable Accommodation requests.
Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with local, state, & federal landlord/tenant law, Section 8, and individual grant funding guidelines.
Order replacement items/parts/keys as needed for units; ensure all receipts are turned into the Administrative Assistant in a timely manner. Collaborate with the Program Manager as needed for other purchases or items needed for the property.
Support agency staff in understanding and properly completing Housing Quality Standards Inspections, providing regular training and shadowing opportunities.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and communicate program needs to the Program Manager.
Collaborate with the Program Manager and Campus Building Manager regarding facility/maintenance needs for each property.
Respond to afterhours facility emergencies as needed (e.g., water leaks, lockouts).
Preferred Skills & Experience
Experience: 2+ years in affordable housing, property management, or related fields.
Knowledge of Washington State landlord/tenant laws, fair housing, reasonable accommodations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Basic maintenance/repair skills such