Chicago, IL
15–18 hours per week
$22–$25/hour, depending on experience
Growing Chicago residential property management company is looking for a reliable, organized and hands-on **Property Operations Coordinator**.
This role is primarily focused on **maintenance, unit turnovers, property walkthroughs, vendors and day-to-day property operations**, with leasing support as a secondary responsibility.
We already have administrative support, so this is not a general office or bookkeeping position.
- Coordinate maintenance requests from start to completion
- Schedule and follow up with contractors and vendors
- Coordinate apartment access with residents and contractors
- Communicate with residents regarding maintenance and scheduling
- Track open work orders and make sure issues are completed
- Conduct routine property and common-area walkthroughs
- Identify and document maintenance or building issues
- Conduct move-in and move-out unit walkthroughs and document condition with photos
- Coordinate unit turnovers, including repairs, painting and cleaning
- Create and follow up on turnover punch lists
- Inspect completed contractor and vendor work
- Perform final walkthroughs to make sure units are rent-ready before move-in
- Help manage keys, locks, fobs and building access
- Obtain completion photos, invoices and other documentation
- Follow up on unresolved property issues until completed
- Escalate major repairs, resident disputes and unusual situations to the property manager
**Secondary Responsibilities – Leasing Support**
- Conduct apartment showings as needed
- Help schedule and coordinate showings
- Make sure vacant units are clean and presentable before showings
- Follow up with prospective residents after showings
- Assist with move-in coordination after a lease is signed
- Help with other leasing-related tasks during periods of higher vacancy
**What We're Looking For**
- Property management, maintenance coordination, leasing, real estate, construction or similar experience preferred
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills
- Comfortable working with residents, prospective residents, contractors and vendors
- Able to work independently and solve routine problems
- Good eye for property condition and maintenance issues
- Professional communication skills
- Comfortable using email, text and property management software
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel between Chicago properties
- Dependable, responsive and able to manage multiple open items at once
Experience with **Rent Manager** or other property management software is helpful but not required.
This position has the opportunity to grow in hours and responsibility as our property management portfolio grows.
**To Apply**
Please send your resume and a brief description of your relevant experience. Include your general availability, the Chicago area where you are located, and whether you have reliable transportation.
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