Property Manager (Section 8/42)

Our client, a family-owned, locally operated, multi-faceted real estate development, brokerage, construction, and property management firm is seeking to hire a Property Manager (Section 8) for their Senior Living Facility in Oak Creek, WI . The right candidate will have experience meeting occupancy goals by carrying out effective leasing, lease renewal, and customer service activities. Previous experience helping organize and file Section 8 or Section 42 paperwork is REQUIRED . Position Summary Primarily responsible for showing, leasing of apartments and renewing leases. Initiate, lead, and perform all tasks to facilitate the move-in/move-out, make ready and walk through procedures. Work closely with Property Manager to establish and maintain a professionally run, profitable property. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Responsible for the preparation and scheduling of market ready units, collection of delinquent rents, and distribution of legal notices and assist in coordinating the day-to-day operation of the property. Promote, participate, and ensure a successful renewal program. Show property to prospective residents per the company’s leasing procedures. Section 8/42 Compliance tasks: recertification meetings with residents, 3rd party verifications, processing compliance paperwork under deadlines, entering income/asset data in software, organizing files, calculating utility allowances, updating income limits and processing required reporting. Performing all compliance tasks, according to HUD/WHEDA guidelines and deadlines. Ensure all vacant units to be in a “market ready” status. Participate in the budget development process. Ensure the property operates consistently within budget. Responsible for data entry of work orders and completion orders. Ensure the property is adequately staffed during scheduled hours of operation. Direct and supervise maintenance and cleaning technicians in daily work order distribution, market ready preparation and field resident complaints. Negotiate rent and term of lease within established parameters and verify financial qualifications of lessee. Responsible for, including but not limited to; vacancy level, move-in/move-out procedure, lease compliance, rent collection, any lease violations and/or eviction, overall property condition and curb appeal. Supervise and/or perform the cleaning of common areas and the cleaning of market ready units. Based upon the size and need of property, the Assistant Manager position may encompass caretaker tasks, such as but not limited to; grounds work, light maintenance and cleaning. Attend and participate in departmental meetings, in-service and training as required. Qualifications: MUST HAVE previous experience helping residents complete and file Section 8 or Section 42 paperwork. Previous experience showing, leasing of apartments and renewing leases inside a large apartment complex setting. Strong sales aptitude with the ability to communicate with prospective and current residents. Strong supervisory and management skills with the ability to prioritize, delegate and multitask. Proficient in English and computer literate with accurate data entry skills and familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel. Possess a valid driver’s license and insurance. Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays and to perform any other tasks as deemed necessary by the District Manager and/or the Vice President of Property Management. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals accurately. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Location: Oak Creek, WI, US

Posted Date: 6/7/2025