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.
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Update available unit postings, ensuring fair housing/marketing guidelines are followed, and share widely with staff for quick unit turnover.
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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.
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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.
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Collect and track rent payments, follow up with tenants regarding past due rent, distribute late notices, and facilitate eviction process when necessary.
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Maintain thorough, up-to-date, and accurate tenant files, including all required information for program funders.
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Work to reduce vacancy time as much as possible; goal to have units turned over and leased up within 14 days.
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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).
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Collaborate with Program Manager to implement the maintenance plan to ensure facilities including grounds, shelter units, apartments, and shared spaces are properly maintained.
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Monitor the physical condition of the property and respond to tenant repair and maintenance requests.
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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.
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Support maintenance staff with minor repairs and maintenance.
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Respond to resident concerns: mediate disputes, enforce policy and procedures.
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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.
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Document and navigate Reasonable Accommodation requests.
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Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with local, state, & federal landlord/tenant law, Section 8, and individual grant funding guidelines.
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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.
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Support agency staff in understanding and properly completing Housing Quality Standards Inspections, providing regular training and shadowing opportunities.
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Attend scheduled staff meetings and communicate program needs to the Program Manager.
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Collaborate with the Program Manager and Campus Building Manager regarding facility/maintenance needs for each property.
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Respond to afterhours facility emergencies as needed (e.g., water leaks, lockouts).
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Experience: 2+ years in affordable housing, property management, or related fields.
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Knowledge of Washington State landlord/tenant laws, fair housing, reasonable accommodations.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Basic maintenance/repair skills such as replacing doors, window screens, basic flooring repair (handyman experience).
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Technology proficiency in computer use, including Microsoft Windows programs, and electronic database systems such as Apricot, WBARS, HMIS.
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Experience accepting and processing rental payments, managing payment plans, and accurate rental ledgers
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Detail-oriented
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Experience working with households experiencing homelessness or crisis
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Understanding of best practices such as harm reduction, low barrier services, housing first, trauma-informed care