LIHTC Property Manager - Fort Snelling - Tesoro Group

Tesoro Group is seeking an experienced Property Manager to join their team at a property in Fort Snelling (55111). The ideal candidate will have 3 years’ experience in affordable property management (income restricted affordable housing). This position is a contract role that will be expected to last 60-120 days with the potential to go long-term and permanent with the right candidate.

This role will be working with 58 income restricted/affordable units - this community serves veterans and disabled individuals.

Salary: $25-$28/hour DOQ. This position is a contract role that will be expected to last 60-120 days with the potential to go long-term and permanent with the right candidate.

Schedule: Monday – Friday 830am - 5pm. 

Responsibilities and Job Duties:

Property Management:

• Maintains accurate waiting list. Selects and screens new residents.
• Reports to regional manager and/or vice president of property management prior to hiring, terminating, or making wage or position adjustments of on-site personnel. Authorizes staff payroll.
• Works on the last day and first day of each month until responsibilities are completed.
• Leases apartments; implements and maintains effective advertising and marketing plan.
• Obtains bids and supervises capital or contract service.
• Meets all corporate designated deadlines.
• Implements staff, program and/or site improvements contained in budget and OPM.
• Implements procedures as outlined in the Red Book. (Emergency procedures manual)
• Supervises and purchases janitorial, maintenance and office supplies.
• Keeps regional manager informed of operational and financial details.
• Implements comprehensive marketing strategy to meet predetermined vacancy standards.
• Shows apartments.
• Prepares monthly newsletter for entire complex.
• Plans and coordinates resident activities.
• Plans and coordinates model apartments.
• Holds regular Crime Watch meetings.

Compliance:

• Ensures compliance with state, federal and local laws.
• Complies with all city requirements and submits monthly reporting.
• Stays abreast of any changes in fair housing.

Leadership:

• Develops and maintains effective, professional relationships with residents, the community and owners/owner boards.
• Maintains customer service and excellent relations with residents, resident cooperatives, outside agencies and organizations.
• Walks property at regular intervals to ensure resident property rules are being followed and that the property is clean and orderly and in good maintenance condition.
• Confers with maintenance technician concerning deferred maintenance, the operational budget, staff problems and overall maintenance related issues.
• Supervises, directs, trains, and evaluates staff. Prepares yearly employee reviews.
• Directs assistant manager in collections.

Financial:

• Meets Company benchmarks for occupancy, rent collections and timely compliance paperwork.
• Operates property within budgeted income and expense guidelines.
• Obtains bids and supervises capital or contract service.
• Assists or prepares annual budget for the property.
• Reviews and codes all invoices for payment.
• Tracks and evaluates utility costs.
• Prints monthly reports concerning lease expiration dates and calculates rent increases.
• Enter all data into YARDI.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3 years’ experience in residential property management – knowledge of affordable housing programs and subsidies are required – income restricted/vouchers.
• Knowledge of government subsidy programs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Excel.
• Be able to pass a Kari Koskinen background check before employment.