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Date: February 2, 2010
Position: Weatherization Crew Leader- Battle Creek
Location: Willingness to travel from Battle Creek to residences throughout Barry, Branch, St Joseph and Calhoun Counties
Length: Full-Time Position
Description: Duties:
Lead one crew member in a two person crew to perform weatherization of low income housing for clients served by Battle Creek Community Action Agency.
Accountable for the work quality and productivity of the crew.
Weatherization work consists of:
o Measuring air infiltration utilizing a blower door
o Installing loose and batt insulation
o Caulking and weather-stripping
o Replacement of doors and jambs and windows
o Installation of bath fans and dryer vents
o Installation of proper attic venting and attic access
o Belly repair and insulation of manufactured housing
o Installing smoke detectors and thermostats
o Basic carpentry
Providing daily time activity reports via notebook computer
Maintaining good customer relationships with the Community Action Agency and their clients
The operation and maintenance of the service van with trailer
The application of Lead Safe work practices, when applicable
Qualifications: A self-motivated individual who prides him/herself on delivering superior customer service and exhibits a positive and friendly attitude in challenging situations. The Successful candidate will:
Possess a minimum of five years commercial carpentry/ maintenance experience in a residential environment with good references from former employers
Be computer literate in Microsoft Excel and Outlook for the email of daily field reports.
Be required to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
Have a valid drivers license and good driving history.
Have good organizational skills
EPA Lead Safe certification and previous experience with Blower Door testing, insulation blower and renovation of manufactured housing will be considered a plus.
Pay Range: This is a full-time Davis- Bacon (prevailing wage)hourly wage position. The crew leader wage is $18.75 per hour plus paid time off and employer SIMPLE IRA match. Paid time off and IRA match is available after the 90 days probationary employment period.
Contact: Please e-mail your resume with cover letter to Frank Miceli, Omega Weatherization Co., LLC at
miceli.frank@omegaconstruct.com
Date: January 29, 2010
Position: Senior Property Manager
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan (for Genesis Non-Profit Housing Corporation properties - go to www.genesisnphc.org to view current portfolio)
Length: Full-Time Position
Description: Duties:
Market properties to ensure that properties are kept neat, clean, and safe as well as vacants timely placed in like conditions; all prospects are presented with property and neighborhood information and qualifying information; equal opportunity housing and friendly customer service given to all.
Leasing and management of properties to maintain the physical asset and files in compliance with applicable programs (LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, and/or Rural Development),
Inspections, audits, and laws; timely rental collections procedures and required reportings; superior resident, staff, partners, neighborhood and board relations.
Administers property budgets and develops strategies to implement day to day property management needs and compliance. Directs strategic planning to implement short and long term strategies and initiatives. Allocates departmental resources appropriate to the goals and strategies.
Recommends staffing levels and provides direct supervision. Supports blended management initiatives and builds team dynamics with high levels of interdepartmental interaction and coordination.
Creates an environment within Dwelling Place properties conducive to a quality of life perceived as safe and acceptable by residents, commercial tenants, staff partners, neighborhood, and board.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university in Business Administration or closely related field of study, OR four or more years experience and/or relevant training. (Progressive experience in a property management related capacity; or any equivalent combination of specialized affordable housing training, education, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.)
Michigan Real Estate License desirable.
Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan drivers license along with an acceptable motor vehicle report and automobile insurance
Must possess knowledge, skills and abilities using computer programs. (Excel, Word and Microsoft office minimum requirements. Yardi Classic and/or Yardi Voyager desirable.)
Pay Range: Exempt Position Annual Salary Range $38,204 - $50,435. Hiring Range will depend on education, experience, certifications, and skill level.
Interested in an opportunity to help build and shape one of the most unique non profit organizations in West Michigan? Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids, Inc. is one of the premier community development corporations in Michigan formed with the primary mission of developing affordable housing, providing critical support services and revitalizing neighborhoods. Dwelling Place owns and manages more than 20 residential apartment communities including properties with commercial and retail users.
Dwelling Place is now recruiting to fill one of four Senior Property Manager positions. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for excellence and a commitment to ensuring quality affordable housing. The Senior Property Manager will plan, organize and coordinate functions and operations through resource allocation and staffing. Direct and implement short and long-range planning.
Contact: Send resume and salary requirements to:
Senior Property Manager
c/o Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids, Inc.
101 Sheldon Blvd., Suite 2
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
OR email:
krhcross@dwellingplacegr.org
EOE
Date: January 22, 2010
Position: Marketing/Leasing Professional
Description: Seeking a dynamic, outgoing, ambitious marketing/leasing professional. The ideal candidate will have exceptional written and verbal communication and strong organization skills. Sales and marketing background a MUST!
Qualifications: Experience creating and implementing marketing plans, ability to work independently, set goals and report progress. Create a sense of urgency by fast follow up on all leads, ability to set appointments and close. Computer skills required.
Pay Range: Competitive wage and benefits
Contact: PLEASE REFERENCE - Leasing 1/22/2010
Email Resume to:
info@pmawm.com
Date: January 6, 2010
Position: Leasing Professional
Description: Cambridge Partners Inc. is looking for leasing professionals for communities in Grand Rapids Area. Candidate is repsonsible for providing exceptional customer service to communites, scheduling apartment tours, and assisting residents and prospects. Part time and full time positions available.
Qualifications: Candidate must be outgoing, energetic, goal oriented, extremely customer friendly, have excellent phone skills and strong organizational capabilities.
Must me available to work weekends.
Pay Range: Hourly Wage Plus Commission.
Contact: Please email resume to
aedwards@mailcpi.com
or fax to 616.364.4771
Date: January 6, 2010
Position: Maintenance Technician
Description: Cambridge Partners Inc is looking for experienced maintenance technicians. This person shall be highly motivated.
Some responsibilities will include preventive maintenance on apartments and buildings, prepare apartments for new residents, replace flooring, fulfilling service requests, etc.
Qualifications: The applicant needs to have basic electrical and plumbing
experience and basic remodeling skills. Someone with their own tools is a must.
Candidate must have an HVAC background and possess a certification and or be willing to obtain one.
Pay Range: Competitive Wage and Benefits
Contact: Please email resume to
aedwards@mailcpi.com
or fax to 616.364.4771
Date: January 5, 2010
Position: Leasing Consultant
Description: Upscale apartment community in Northeast Grand Rapids is seeking a full-time Leasing Consultant. The ideal candidate will have exceptional interpersonal communications skills, be energetic and have strong organizational ability. The Leasing Consultant is responsible for showing and leasing apartment homes, performing customer service related tasks, lease renewals, sales promotions and other office duties as needed, handle a high volume of telephone calls and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications: Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Powerpoint a must. Yardi Software experience or knowledge preferred but not required.
Pay Range: Pine Ridge offers a competitive compensation, including: health, dental, 401K and commission.
Contact: Please apply in person at 4388 Pine Ridge Pkwy NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 or email resume
pineridge@allstatemanagement.biz
No phone calls please.
Date: January 4, 2010
Position: Maintenance
Description: A Grand Rapids area property management Company is seeking a part time, self-motivated individual to assist the maintenance of two large properties in Allendale.
Qualifications: Candidate must be able to deliver excellent customer service and exhibit a positive and friendly attitude in challenging situations. Candidate must have good organizational skills; have a working knowledge electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, masonry, irrigation systems and general maintenance equipment.
Pay Range: This is a part time position; wage will depend on level of experience or related experience.
Contact: Please fax or email your resume to 616-895-5638 or
rick_lpm@yahoo.com
Date: December 29, 2009
Position: Seeking Professional Candidates for a Full Time Property Manager Position!
Description: We are currently seeking an Experienced Property Manager to manage a 152-unit apartment community in NE Grand Rapids (Plainfield Township) Michigan.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for planning, controlling and directing the day-to-day operations of the property
Ensuring the timely collection of rents and meeting the financial objectives of the property
Prepare, submit, and manage property operational budgets
Preparation of reports on status of the community (occupancy reports, budget variance reports, delinquency reports, budget forecasts, owners reports, etc)
Manage and provide direction for the entire staff
Ability to recruit, train, develop and motivate onsite staff
Analysis of local market conditions and trends
Formulate long and short-term marketing plans to meet the future needs of the community
Vendor and contract management
Other projects and duties as assigned
Qualifications: Requirements for our Ideal Candidate:
Minimum of 2+ years experience with the MSHDA 236 Affordable Housing program with multi-family experience as a Property Manager required
A proven track record with leasing, resident retention, marketing, staffing, reporting, record keeping, and budgeting necessary
Yardi, Rent Roll and HUD Manager experience required
Should have knowledge of TRACS & WASF Systems
Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel with an ability to analyze data
Strong customer service, supervisory, organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
COS, CPM, ARM, CAPS, CAM I, CAM II or equivalent certifications preferred
Knowledge of Fair Housing regulations required
Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels
Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
Detail-oriented, hands-on approach
Pay Range: CK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC is a national property management company with over 20+ years in property management. Our progressive organization offers excellent wages and benefits including: paid vacation and sick, health insurance, 401k, flexible spending plan, bonus program and more.
We offer a challenging work environment, a competitive base salary with monthly and quarterly bonus potential; housing is a consideration, and an excellent benefits package.
Contact: Interested candidates MUST include salary requirement and should forward resume via email or fax to:
Email:m.supena@chrisken.com
Fax: (630) 922-5970
No phone calls or agencies please
CK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Date: December 23, 2009
Position: PROPERTY MANAGER
Description: National Real Estate Company seeks experienced property manager for 152-unit apartment community in NE Grand Rapids (Plainfield Township).
Qualifications: Candidate must have proven track record, be highly organized and be able to motivate and direct team members. Experience in MSHDA 236 Affordable Housing Program is a must.
Pay Range: Compensation includes a competitive salary, paid vacation and sick time, 401K, and health/dental/vision insurance coverage.
Contact: Please send your resume to:
Mark Supena, Regional Manager
m.supena@chrisken.com
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Date: December 17, 2009
Position: Leasing/Office Professional
Description: A Grand Rapids area property management Company is seeking a full time, self-motivated individual to assist management in the daily operation of two large properties in Allendale.
Qualifications: Candidate must be able to deliver excellent customer service, exhibit a positive and friendly attitude in challenging situations. Candidate must have good organizational, computer, phone and sales skills. Must be able to work some weekends and evenings during our busy seasons.
Pay Range: This is a full time position; wage will depend on level of experience or related experience.
Contact: Please fax or email your resume to 616-895-5638 or rick_lpm@yahoo.com
Date: December 14, 2009
Position: SENIOR HOUSING LEASING MANAGER
Description: Full-time at new Grand Rapids 55 unit assisted-living rental community for seniors.
Qualifications: Must have excellent leadership skills, plus be a goal-oriented, self-motivated, community connected team player. Prefer 5+ years related marketing and/or assisted living experience and a Bachelors degree in related field.
Pay Range: See information below. EOE
Contact: Send salary requirements and resume:
Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids, Inc.
Property Management
101 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Suite 2
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Date: December 2, 2009
Position: Property Manager
Description: Looking for experienced Property Manager with Tax Credit Section 8 experience.
Qualifications: Candidate must be able to work little supervision in a fast pace environment, and be able to complete deadlines. Candidate must have Property Management experience.
Pay Range: Great company with benefits and room for advancement. Salary depends on experience. Looking to fill this position by the first of the year.
Contact: Email resume to pallen@wentwood.com
Date: November 19, 2009
Position: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/DATA ANALYST
Description: Do you love using Excel? A progressive property management company in Grand Haven, MI with locations in Michigan and Arizona is seeking an Administrative Assistant/Data Analyst to assist their multi-family management team.
Qualifications: If you -
* Are an expert at Microsoft Excel * Love crunching data from various locations to compile reports * Are a dynamic and analytical * Enjoy analyzing detailed information for accuracy and perfecting * Are creative and jazzed by technology
You will be -
* Creating reports, graphs, charts, and spreadsheets for distribution to management team * Meeting deadlines on a consistent basis * Problem solving and troubleshooting issues * Updating and reviewing web technology initiatives * Coding invoices and managing accounts
Pay Range: This is a full time, evaluation hire position; the pay range is $28k - $35k. This organization offers an excellent benefits package.
Contact: If you are interested in any of the listed positions,please complete an online application at
Express Employment Professionals - Holland or call 616.396.6305
Express Employment Professionals does not charge a fee for our services; we are a Human Resource Solutions company assisting business in locating outstanding talent!
Date: November 13, 2009
Position: PART-TIME LEASING ASSISTANT
Description: A large Michigan property management company has a part time leasing assistant opportunity for anyone looking for a fantastic career working with customers and helping people find there future home.
On a day to day basis this candidate will be on the phone answering questions from prospective residents and current residents. This candidate will be assisting the team with showing apartments and helping future residents fill out paperwork and decide on an apartment.
Qualifications: Strong sales skills are a must for success in this position. The selected candidate must be extremely customer friendly, have excellent phone skills and always have a smile!
The candidate must be sales oriented and be motivated by the goals of the team. This position requires computer skills and the ability to qualify information and paperwork. If you love to help people and you are looking for a career that you can promote yourself in then this is the job for you!
Pay Range: This position pays $9.00 per hour plus commissions. Express Employment Professionals does not charge a fee for our services; we are a Human Resource Solutions company assisting business in locating outstanding talent! We offer an outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD, life insurance, 401k and scholarship opportunities!
Contact: If you are interested in any of the listed positions,please complete an online application at
Express Employment Professionals - Holland or call 616.396.6305
