Property Manager/Manager of Building Operations - Melrose

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+.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.