Asset Living is hiring: Community Manager in Bakersfield

Overview

Asset Living is a third-party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience delivering value to partners across multifamily, single-family, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions. Asset Living is a fast-growing company focused on leadership, collaboration, and opportunities for growth. Asset Living is recognized as one of the nation\'s Best and Brightest Places to Work and is a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and an Accredited Management Organization (AMO).

Position

Community Manager – responsible for overseeing the entire operations of a housing community under the supervision of the Regional Manager. You will manage all phases of operations, including personnel, leasing, maintenance, financials, administration & risk management. As the on-site leader, you will supervise property and staff to ensure compliance with Asset Living policies and procedures, safety and fair housing guidelines, and liability concerns.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Personnel Management: screen, hire, train, coach, and develop on-site staff; conduct ongoing training and performance coaching; complete weekly/daily office & maintenance staff schedules; address performance problems and take appropriate action; promote harmony and quality performance; ensure policy compliance.
• Financial Management: strive for NOI improvement through cost control and revenue/leasing improvements; develop yearly operating budgets/forecasts; monitor deposits, rent collections, and charges; ensure timely vendor invoices processing; ensure timely property closeout and accurate financial reports.
• Strategic Leasing Management: develop yearly marketing plan; implement leasing strategies; ensure effective leasing techniques, follow-up, and accurate reporting; address resident complaints and requests; implement retention programs; show, lease, and move-in prospective residents.
• Administrative & Maintenance Management: ensure accurate reporting; head emergency team for the property; monitor service request turnaround and maintenance responsiveness; maintain property appearance and regular inspections; manage resources, equipment, and vendor bids; supervise maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation work to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Other: provide direction to on-site teams and ensure operations comply with company guidelines; on-call emergencies as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred or four years’ experience in the housing industry; or 1–2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) or Accredited Resident Manager (ARM) preferred.
• Ability to understand and perform on-site software functions; basic computer skills required; knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.
• Must have reliable transportation due to emergency on-call requirement.

Physical & Other Requirements

• Regular communication with others; ability to work overtime, weekends, and night hours during emergencies; ability to stand or sit for extended periods; abilities to move about between worksites; ability to climb ladders or stairs and perform light to moderate physical tasks; ability to lift up to 25 lbs and operate vehicles or equipment as needed; ability to work in varying weather conditions and environments.

Salary

Salary Range: $29 per hour to $31 per hour.

Note: This job description is not all-inclusive and may be modified at any time by the supervisor. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

EEO/AA Statement: Asset Living is an equal opportunity employer. Details related to compensation and benefits are provided in the total rewards package and may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k) with employer matching, bonuses, paid sick days, and holidays where applicable.