Property Manager

Property Management Associates
Santa Monica, CA
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for hands-on property management professionals who prioritize community engagement and operational excellence, with experience in Yardi Voyager and a preference for on-site living in Santa Monica, CA.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of residential property management experience and a track record in leasing and community management
    — “Minimum 3+ years of conventional multifamily property management experience”
  • Individuals who are proactive in maintaining property standards and resolving issues efficiently
    — “Identify maintenance, safety, cleanliness, and curb-appeal issues and ensure they are addressed promptly”
  • Professionals who value on-site living and are comfortable with local community dynamics
    — “This is a live-on-site position and offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on a smaller portfolio”

Things to consider

  • On-site living is mandatory, which may not be feasible for all candidates
    — “Must live on-site”
  • The role requires on-call availability and one weekend day of work per week
    — “On-call availability and one weekend day required”

How to stand out

  • Highlight Yardi Voyager proficiency and experience with property accounting systems
    — “Yardi Voyager experience is essential”
  • Showcase a history of successful leasing and occupancy management
    — “Proven ability to market and lease apartments successfully”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain high organization
    — “Manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of organization”
  • Demonstrate experience in building strong resident relationships and handling concerns professionally
    — “Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, vendors, and team members”
  • Include examples of supervising maintenance staff and coordinating vendors
    — “Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate maintenance staff and vendors”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Overseeing daily operations of residential properties
  • Maintaining high occupancy and resident satisfaction
Typical background
Minimum 3+ years of conventional multifamily property management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Property ManagementResident RelationsMaintenance CoordinationLeasingProperty AccountingYardi Voyager

Preferred

MarketingCustomer ServiceTeam Management

Stack & domain

Property ManagementYardi VoyagerProperty AccountingLeasingMaintenance CoordinationCommunicationCustomer ServiceTeamworkLeadershipOrganizationResidential Property ManagementMultifamily Property Management

About the role

Original posting from Property Management Associates via Greenhouse

Property Management Associates (PMA) is seeking an experienced and motivated Property Manager to oversee three beautiful residential communities totaling 124 units in Santa Monica, California.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced property management professional who enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in their community, and understands that successful property management is about maintaining the property, maximizing occupancy, building strong resident relationships, and keeping operations running smoothly.

This is a live-on-site position and offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on a smaller portfolio while enjoying the benefits of working just a few blocks away from your home--WALKING DISTANCE!

Compensation & Perks

$24.00–$27.00 per hour

FREE 1-Bedroom Apartment

$300 monthly automobile allowance

Full-time position

Competitive benefits package

Opportunity to grow your career with an established property management company

What You'll Do

As Property Manager, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day operations, appearance, leasing, resident relations, and overall performance of the assigned communities.

Responsibilities include:

Oversee the daily operations of three residential properties totaling 124 units.

Maintain a strong presence at the properties and provide exceptional service to residents.

Conduct daily and weekly comprehensive property inspections, with particular attention to preventative maintenance items.

Identify maintenance, safety, cleanliness, and curb-appeal issues and ensure they are addressed promptly.

Supervise, coordinate, and schedule maintenance staff and vendors.

Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, vendors, and team members.

Market available apartments and actively participate in leasing efforts to maintain strong occupancy.

Conduct property tours and follow up with prospective residents.

Oversee rental applications, move-ins, move-outs, renewals, and resident communications.

Maintain accurate property records and utilize Yardi Voyager for property accounting and management functions.

Monitor property financial activity and assist with budgeting and accounting responsibilities.

Handle resident concerns and work to resolve issues professionally and efficiently.

Ensure company policies, procedures, and property standards are consistently followed.

Manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of organization.

Participate in on-call responsibilities and work one weekend day as required.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Property Manager who is professional, organized, proactive, and takes ownership of their community.

Qualifications:

Minimum 3+ years of conventional multifamily property management experience

Yardi Voyager experience is essential

Strong knowledge of property accounting and residential property operations.

Proven ability to market and lease apartments successfully.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong customer service and resident-relations skills.

Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate maintenance staff and vendors.

Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications.

Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and follow through.

Professional appearance and demeanor.

Must live on-site.

On-call availability and one weekend day required.

Valid driver's license and evidence of auto insurance required.

Employment Requirements

As part of our employment process, candidates will be required to successfully complete applicable background and DMV checks and a pre-employment drug screen, as required by the position and applicable law.

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About Property Management Associates

Property Management Associates (PMA) is a full service Property Management Company located near Los Angeles, California. PMA has been in business for over 30 years. We specialize in commercial and residential property management, apartments for rent in Los Angeles and greater LA County, and commercial real estate for lease. This, combined with our professional property management services, makes PMA one of the largest property management companies in Southern California. Property Management Associates encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and believes in investing in our staff. We are also a family oriented company with great opportunities to grow!

Property Management Associates encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and believes in investing in our staff.

PMA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by PMA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that PMA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. At this time, we are not working with any agencies.

All job offers are contingent on completion of a background check and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Source: Property Management Associates careers (Greenhouse)

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