Assistant Property Manager

Assistant Property Manager – Mesa, AZ Company: Hometrend Property Management & Real Estate, Inc. Location: 1819 E. Southern Ave, Suite A10, Mesa, AZ 85204 (In-Person) Job Type: Full-Time | W-2 Compensation: $60,000–$70,000 DOE + Performance Bonus We're hiring an Assistant Property Manager to serve as the operational backbone of our day-to-day business. This is an in-person, full-time role based out of our private office in Mesa, and it's ideal for someone who is highly organized, proactive, and thrives in a structured environment where accuracy and follow-through are everything. You’ll work directly alongside our owner— a seasoned entrepreneur with 25+ years in real estate — managing the full lifecycle of our rental portfolio: from applications and leasing to maintenance coordination, client assistance, and administrative scheduling. This is not a back-office support role. You’ll have real ownership, real visibility, and a direct seat at the table. We are a small office environment. About Hometrend Property Management For over 30 years, Hometrend has been the East Valley's most trusted name in residential property management. Owner-operated from day one, we manage rental properties primarily in the East Valley . When you hire Hometrend, you deal directly with a skilled, owner led team. This structure has poduced portfolio of long term, loyal investors with aligned interests. We're not a call center. We're not a franchise. We're a tight-knit intentional operation built on genuine expertise, honest communication, and 30 years of knowing exactly what makes a rental investment succeed. Now, we're looking for the right person to grow with us. What You’ll Be Doing Operational Execution & Property Performance (approx. 50% of your time) Own the calendar, inbox, organization, and execution of all day-to-day property operations — applications, lease renewals, move-ins, move-outs, and turnovers Coordinate maintenance requests end-to-end using PropertyMeld, ensuring timely resolution and vendor follow-through Ensure all tasks across the portfolio are completed accurately, on time, to a high standard, and nothing gets missed Communication, Responsiveness & Relationship Management (approx. 40% of your time) Serve as the professional, responsive voice of Hometrend for clients via phone, email, and Appfolio Proactively communicate updates on maintenance, vacancies, renewals, and any property issues ensure customer satisfaction Handle routine inquiries with confidence and sound judgment; elevate appropriately when needed Represent the company with the same level of personal service our clients have come to expect for 30+ years Administrative Accuracy, Organization & Financial Tracking (approx. 10% of your time) Maintain highly organized, accurate, and up-to-date lease agreements, owner files, and property records in AppFolio Track rent payments, maintenance costs, and owner disbursements with zero margin for error Generate monthly and annual owner reports and ensure financial records are clean and easily accessible Support administrative functions that keep the business running smoothly behind the scenes Must-Have: 2+ years of experience in property management, real estate, office coordination, or a related field Exceptionally organized — you build systems, maintain them, and optimize them Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail with a track record of accurate, thorough work Self-starter who takes ownership without being managed step-by-step Comfortable learning new software quickly Nice to Have: Experience with AppFolio, Aptly, or PropertyMeld (we'll train the right person — fast learners are valued over résumé checkboxes) Background in property management or real estate Why Work With Us $60,000–$70,000 annually, depending on experience Annual performance bonus tied to portfolio outcomes Private office in our Mesa location with your own computer setup Paid Time Off — accrued from your start date; all major holidays paid Professional development support — courses and real estate training Direct mentorship from a 25-year real estate entrepreneur — rare access to someone who has seen every market cycle and built a business that has stood the test of time Involvement in strategy conversations — you won’t just execute, you’ll understand the why behind decisions and have a voice in how we grow Stable, in-person role with core hours of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday #J-18808-Ljbffr