Position Descriptions

Property Manager: On-site position that has the primary responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the apartment community. This position may just supervise other on-site personnel but may also handle all aspects of leasing and bookkeeping as well.

Assistant Manager: On-site position that accepts responsibility for the apartment community when on-site manager is not available. Duties may include bookkeeping and leasing.

Leasing Consultant: On-site position that handles all leasing aspects for the apartment community and does not handle supervisory duties or work on any property management computer programs, i.e. Rent Roll, AMSI, etc.

Leasing Consultant Trainee: On-site position that has light experience in the apartment industry.

Lead Maintenance (HVAC Certified): This position accepts primary responsibility for all maintenance at an apartment community. This position handles supervision of other maintenance positions.

Specialized Maintenance: Includes any area that a special skill is needed. For example, chiller systems, A/C on the roof, etc.

Rehabilitation Specialist: Position that primarily work in units that are undergoing major upgrades and/or changes.

Assistant Maintenance: Position that accepts primary responsibility for all maintenance on an apartment community when the Lead Maintenance is not available. Duties may also include completing work orders, apartment make-readies, pool maintenance, etc.

Make-Ready: On-site position that acts primarily to ready apartments for move-in and does not go into occupied apartments.

Groundskeeper: Position that primarily works on grounds and routine common areas.

Housekeeper: Position that acts primarily to ready and clean vacant apartments for move-in.

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--Source: Richard H. Hagee, Writing for WorkForce