Assistant Property Manager

Job Title: Assistant Property Manager
Salary: $34 to $36 per hour
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday
Explore Waterleaf

Unlock your potential with Avenue5 Residential.

Your ideas. Your development. Your experience.

We take care of you, so you can take care of our residents, properties and clients.

Property management may be our business, but people are our passion.

Empowering you to be the best.

Our benefits take a holistic approach to take care of your mind and body. We care about you as a whole person, both inside and outside of work.

• Physical wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage options.
• Financial wellness: Competitive pay plus basic life insurance and matching 401(k) contributions.
• Mental and emotional wellness: Generous time-off plan includes 10 paid holidays including a community service day and your birthday.
• Perks and more: Mentoring. Professional development. Discounts. Tuition reimbursement. Robust recognition program. And we’re just getting started.  

About the assistant property manager position:

We’re looking for a talented assistant property manager who will be responsible for assisting the property manager in the overall operations of the property. This includes ensuring efficient operations, overseeing supplier contracts and maintenance, lease administration, monthly reporting, and ensuring a positive experience for the residents, associates, and property owners. 

• Assist the property manager in managing the day-to-day operations of the property including resident satisfaction, retention, and full resident lifecycle activities.
• Understand the operations guidelines established within the property management agreement.
• Maintain all accounts receivable including collecting rent, posting rent, making daily bank deposits, and maintaining a balanced, accurate rent roll.
• Accurately and timely complete daily, weekly, and monthly financial and leasing reports.
• Audit records and files to identify dates requiring administrative action, such as lease expiration dates, delinquent accounts, and unlawful detainers.
• Collect delinquent account balances from previous residents.
• Process evictions, which includes processing all necessary paperwork, serving notices, and attending court hearings.
• Lease apartments as needed.
• Responsible for shopping competitive properties.
• Inspect buildings and grounds to ensure safety and cleanliness, and alerts maintenance to items that need to be repaired.
• Processes move-ins, move-outs, and lease renewals.
• Audit all new and current lease agreements and resident files for accuracy.
• Assist the property manager with training staff on leasing, entering traffic into the computer, marketing, maintenance, and general office operations.
• Compose and prepare routine correspondence, rental notices, and other letters and memorandums.
• Assist the property manager with resident relations and problem resolution.
• Assume responsibility for the operations of the property in the absence of the property manager.
• Complies with all company policies, applicable health and safety rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma is required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Two to three years of experience in property management is required
• Knowledge of resident rental lifecycle activities is required
• Real estate license is preferred or may be required in some locations
• Prior experience in Yardi Voyager or another equivalent system is preferred

Skills and Requirements:

• Basic level knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and sensitively communicate with all levels of management.
• Sensitivity to confidential matters is required.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to relay technical concerns with adequate detail, quickly and accurately.
• Capability to read, write, comprehend, and converse in English.
• Ability to use general office equipment, such as telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, and key track system.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to others.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to cope with and defuse situations involving angry or difficult people.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and current auto insurance is required.
• Must comply with all safety requirements.
• Required to complete and successfully pass the Avenue5 Fair Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Training within the first 30 days of employment.

Our Core beliefs:

• Put people and partnerships first
• Empower associates
• Focus on solutions
• Champion ideas that accelerate success
• Deliver proof over promises

Experience our award winning culture:

• Top 15 national finalist on the Best Places to Work Multifamily™
• Certified as a Great Place to Work® since 2017
• Listed as one of the Best Workplaces in Real Estate™
• Ranked second on the 100 fastest-growing private companies in Washington by The Puget Sound Business Journal
• Ranked 6 on the 2026 National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) Top 50 Managers List

We’re a fast-growing property management company with new opportunities popping up daily. Search open positions to find your next adventure. If you don’t see anything today, keep checking. Tomorrow, you may find your dream job.