FEATURED JOB OPENING: Apartment Management Position in SE Missouri

Sollenberger Properties LLC is a Property Management company based in Colorado. We are currently in need of a property manager/ maintenance couple in East Prairie and New Madrid, Missouri. We have two USDA properties in great small towns that need omeone to look after them.  Our mission is to provide good homes for those in need in our communities. Our staff makes that mission possible.

OUR IDEAL MANAGER CANDIDATE has experience as an Apartment Manager, preferably with Affordable Housing programs (LIHTC, HUD programs or USDA-Rural Development). They possess the ability to work independently, motivate themselves, be proactive and have a "get the job done right" attitude. They should be able to do the tasks listed below, or easily learn then. They should be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel), Google Apps (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive) and able to learn a Property Management-related software. They should have a reliable vehicle and valid DL. 

OUR IDEAL MAINTENANCE PERSON has experience with property maintnenace. They should be able to diagnose and fix things across many trades; plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, irrigation, etc. They should be able to turn units well and quickly. They also should possess the ability to work independently, motivate themselves, be proactive and have a "get the job done right" attitude.

APARTMENT MANAGER REQUIRED TASKS
• Comply with all Fair Housing Laws
• Hold office hours at the properties meet with tenants, listen to complaints and facilitate action as necessary
• Collect and deposit rents
• Maintain rent roll and administer fees and late notices as needed
• Distribute recertification notices and packets
• Complete certifications as directed by Compliance manager
• Complete End of Month items as directed
• Contact minority, senior, disabled and family organizations and record on
Community Contact Form
• Administer and properly keep wait-list
• Perform Move ins and Move outs
• Maintain tenant files as directed by compliance staff
• Work with compliance officer to submit certifications on time
• Facilitate Unit turns with maintenance staff (unit should be turned and rented within 30 days)
• Collect Invoices and submit them to Accounting for payment
• Adhere to apartment budget
• Work with/direct maintenance staff to cure maintenance requests
• Field emergency calls during after hours
• Look for any damage or problems with buildings or grounds to relay to maintenance staff
• Check laundry rooms, hallways and restrooms for cleanliness and trash.
• Check maintenance request form locations for tenant issues and provide adequate forms to relay to maintenance staff
• Follow and enforce all rules and regulations contained in the lease and attachments
• Write and distribute lease violations to violators as directed by compliance staff
• Monitor tenant’s entryways and windows for rule violations
• Monitor parking lot for unlicensed, inoperable, or non-tenant vehicles
• Pick up debris and trash as necessary
• (SUMMER) Help find and supervise lawn maintenance crews
• (WINTER) Help find and supervise the removal of snow and ice from all sidewalks, and parking areas including between cars. We expect the entire width of the sidewalks to be cleared. Snow removal should be completed by 8:00A.M. If it snows during the day, remove snow periodically and apply ice melt to keep the sidewalks safe for tenant use. Monitor snow removal contractor responsible for clearing main parking lot area.
• Help supervise subcontractors while onsite.
• Prepare for and be available for Inspections with Subsidizing Agency (RD, LIHTC)
• Conduct unit inspections twice a year
• Attend training's/conferences as instructed
* Note – This list is not all inclusive and is intended as a guideline

APARTMENT MAINTENANCE REQUIRED TASKS

• Comply with all Fair Housing Laws
• Responsible for the overall maintenance of the apartment complex and all areas related to the day‐to‐day maintenance operations of the community.
• Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and painting.  
• Repairing and treating structures such as showers, sinks, appliances, doors/cabinets, walls and building exteriors.
• Make ready units for new move‐ins including painting and repairing walls, trim, repairing drawers and cabinets, as necessary.
• Have a working knowledge of HVAC systems and be able to maintain and repair them. 
• Schedule and complete preventative maintenance program.
• Maintain and clean exterior common areas of property, including picking up trash and disposing of it daily.
• Snow Removal including shoveling, snow blowing sidewalks,
• Coordinate special projects as directed.
• maintain a professional and courteous manner with residents, visitors, contractors and fellow employees
• have the ability to follow oral and written instructions and be able to
• maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS for consideration are: a High School diploma or equivalent, operating vehicle and license to drive, English language proficiency (read, speak and write), and the ability to pass a full background check. Must have compassion to help individuals in need of housing assistance.

SALARY- Depends on Experience but will be competitive and fair. We offer health insurance for employees that qualify. If the ideal candidate would like to live on site, we can incorporate housing into a salary structure as well.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.