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Assistant Property Manager

Abode, Watsonville, CA, United States


Resetar Hotel 15 West Lake Avenue Watsonville, CA 95076, USA

Abode , one of the largest and most effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking an

Assistant Property Manager

for our Resetar program in Santa Cruz County.

About the role The Assistant Property Manager (APM) will assist with day‑to‑day functions of the Property Management Department to meet performance guidelines set for individual properties. The APM will complete administrative duties for the local office, act as a liaison between other departments and the Property Management staff for specific property‑related issues, and may also provide general supervision for the Maintenance Department.

The People and Culture You will work with supportive, intelligent, and kind leaders and teams committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce, and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds.

Compensation and Benefits

$27.00 - $29.00 per hour DOE

100% paid health, vision, and dental coverage

19 PTO days & 12 paid holidays per year

Voluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, commuter checks, life insurance, legal, and more

3% retirement match/contribution

Professional development training, leadership academy programs, and staff events

Dynamic, mission‑driven culture and supportive leadership

How You Make an Impact Property Management

Assist Property Managers with leasing, marketing, and resident engagement.

Collect rent and work with accounting to ensure accurate posting of financial data.

Prepare, complete recertifications, interim adjustments, file organization, notices of non‑compliance, and other related documents.

Maintenance

Prioritize, assign, and follow up on maintenance service requests for TBRA/Master‑Lease sites.

Develop and maintain an inventory of equipment, tools, and maintenance supplies across properties.

Collect receipts for vendor purchases and submit them to accounting in a timely manner.

Collect, verify, track, and validate data in the PM software and external logs related to leasing, vacancies, payment plans, remittances, wait‑list management, lease enforcement, legal cases, tenant correspondence, capital improvement bids, reasonable accommodations, and vendor expenses.

Coordinate with Property Managers and Maintenance Staff on expenses, budget variances, security deposit statements, and write‑offs.

Track and maintain department reports (monthly reports, coordination worksheets, performance reports) and ensure regular submission from properties.

Administrative Duties

Perform general administrative and departmental support duties.

Manage and maintain the on‑call rotation calendar for Property Managers and Maintenance Staff.

Maintain front‑desk operations in Milpitas, including ordering supplies, distributing mail, ensuring best office practices, troubleshooting equipment, and monitoring entrance access.

Coordinate meeting and room reservations.

Serve as the dedicated safety coordinator for the Milpitas office and attend regular safety meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

How You Meet Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

1 year of experience in affordable property management and clerical duties or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, including HUD and/or TCAC experience.

Valid California driver’s license, current auto insurance, and clean DMV record required.

Flexible schedule to work evenings and weekends as required.

Competencies

Excellent verbal & written communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Ability to work well independently and collaboratively.

Strong interpersonal skills; exercise good judgment with residents, staff, visitors, and vendors; provide leadership and team building.

Basic knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, systems, and platforms.

Ability to learn and use required mobile devices and business‑related applications.

Outstanding communication skills and high emotional intelligence, cultural humility, with a proven record of building relationships.

Note:

This description is a guide only and does not constitute a contract, commitment, or promise. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade, or downgrade the position at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug‑Free Workplace

Abode Services is an equal opportunity employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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