Property Manager/Manager of Building Operations - Melrose

About Jericho Project

 

Jericho Project is a nationally recognized nonprofit that has been working to end homelessness at its roots since 1983. What began as a Manhattan soup kitchen has grown into a citywide organization serving nearly 3,000 New Yorkers each year—including over 700 veterans, as well as young adults and families, many of whom identify as LGBTQ+.

Jericho provides more than 600 units of supportive housing through seven permanent residences in the Bronx and Harlem, along with scattered-site apartments throughout New York City. Our housing-first model is paired with wraparound services delivered by skilled case managers, licensed mental health clinicians, and workforce development specialists. Together, these services support our four pillars of stability: housing, employment, wellness, and family.

In 2024, Jericho facilitated over 570 housing placements, helped secure nearly 275 job placements, and delivered over 750 therapy sessions through our in-house Jericho Therapy Program. As we move toward expanding our reach by an additional 2,000 units of housing, we remain committed to helping individuals and families build lasting independence and well-being—one person, one home, and one community at a time. 

 
About the Position

The Manager of Building Operations oversees all property management functions for the JAMS at Melrose Supportive Housing program. This building will provide stable and long-term housing.  The building will hold a DHS master lease, the CityPHEPS program will provide the subsidy.  Supportive services will be provided on-site by the clinical team.

Position : Property Manager/Manager of Building Operations 
Location : Melrose (Bronx)
Reports To : Senior Manager of Building Operations
Status : Exempt
Compensation : $66,300.00 to $75,000.00 annualized

Property & Office Management Responsibilities :

• Maintain safety and maintenance of building; conduct site’s physical conditions reviews with Superintendent.
• Supervise and evaluate the work quality of maintenance and house manager (front desk) staff and other subordinates.
• In collaboration with Director of Maintenance, maintain accurate records of the condition of the buildings’ systems; ensure that all equipment and facilities are working properly.
• Ensure timely completion of preventive maintenance and routine work orders and repairs.
• Attend hearings to rectify ECB, Department of Buildings, FDNY, DOS, and HPD violations.
• Coordinate purchasing of maintenance and office supplies for the site.
• Coordinate on-site special events.
• Schedule and conduct apartment inspections; maintain Housing Quality Standards at all times.
• Supervise building inspections, fire drills and ensure building’s compliance with codes.
• Liaise with vendors.
• Coordinate volunteer events as requested.
• Coordinate capital projects in collaboration with Director of Building Operations.
• Maintain site’s petty cash fund.
• Participate in preparing the building budget; maintain costs within the budget.

Rent Collection & Compliance Responsibilities:

• Supervise eligibility review for tenant selection process and participate in tenant interviews.
• Collect rent from tenants and reconcile with Finance department.
• Actively pursue rent arrears including attending Housing Court as needed.
• Maintain 5% or less vacancy rate; maintain 5% or less rent loss.
• Oversee compliance with leases and subsidy regulations including CityPHEPS, DHCR Registrations, annual lease renewals
• Prepare and submit reports as needed including rent rolls, rent arrears reports.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred; significant experience may be substituted for some education, plus a minimum of one year in the Human Service field required, preferably with supervisory experience.
• Must have knowledge of Property Management related issues such as rent collection and completing housing application in Section 8 buildings. 
• Must be a team player and possess good writing skills. 
• Should possess good leadership skills and be capable of supervising staff. 
• Computer literacy a must. 

ADA Specifications:
This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to travel to various sites. One 
must possess the ability to speak, hear, see, and write as well as the ability to use a computer 
and related software programs. Local and/or national travel required and may require some longer 
weekday/weekend commitments to accomplish related business projects or meet deliverables.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for 
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, 
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel welcome and 
valued. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success.

DISCLAIMER
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and its essential 
functions. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that 
may be assigned to the staff member. The specific duties and responsibilities of the position may 
change from time to time, as determined by the needs of the organization.
The staff member must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, 
with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees 
with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue
hardship.