maintenance technician

property manager

leasing specialist

assistant property manager

compliance officer

Gorman & Company

There is no such thing as a typical day as a manager of an apartment complex.  Each day is fast-paced to frenetic at times, juggling deadlines, applicants, residents and their needs, maintenance issues and staff issues.

I have enjoyed having each day, each hour or minute being different and challenging.  I have enjoyed utilizing my abilities as a self-starter to manage the day-to-day operations without direct supervision.  I have put together a great team that serves the residents, the historic building in which they reside and the Company with excellence; earning A+ ratings with the City and State each year for the past 5 years.

The hardest parts of the job are being on call 24/7 with no back up and being with residents each day, getting to know them and often times knowing the reason why rent is behind.  Many times I have to evict someone knowing that some are good people in difficult situations.  Wishing I could be compassionate, yet knowing my job requires that an eviction take place.  Trying to sleep at night wondering where that mother is bedding down her child after a day in court, etc.

Many times people are very hurt, angry or fearful when I have to press for court action.  Many times people have become verbally abusive or threatening.  Continuing to remain calm and working to calm someone is mentally, emotionally and physically demanding work.  It is hard not to take this job home with me.

The most enjoyable part is that no 2 days are alike.  I have learned a myriad of skills in this position.  Skills I draw upon daily in my personal life and know I will use in a new employment position.

Took me a month to get hired from first interview to start date, had to constantly follow up their hr to make sure my hiring process was moving in the right direction. 

2 weeks into the leasing specialist job I knew I was going to quit. The job really wasn’t what I expected and I really didn’t have a clue what I was doing, due to poor training. I worked with someone the whole time I was there and she didn’t train me at all. She made lot of personal phone calls while I stared at blank computer screen for hours and hours. 

The phone and foot traffic was non existent, there would be 3 hour periods where there wouldn’t be a phone call nor a person walking in. These were supposed to be considered the “busy months”. It’s not the same at every property, I know of other properties in my area that were super busy.

Overall the job just wasn’t for me, I’m not blaming upper management for the poor training because that’s not their fault. Gorman is a great company, good pay, good people.

Managers pick favorites,  misogynist  tendencies with higher up staff in restaurant, pay changed so all charge tips are added to your check and taxed heavily. There are no set standards of what is expected of you, no sidework, basically an every man for himself type situation. Some rules apply to certain employees while others get favorable treatment. Not a comfortable or sustainable place to work. Unhealthy emotional environment. Managers gossip about other employees to one another and to employees under them. False promises made by management. The only good thing is the menu. Food takes forever, too small kitchen to handle events at the same time as a dinner service, almost a “race war” within the housekeeping department. Bartenders get drunk on shift with no repercussions.

they do not wash top cover to any bed, but they do have a few washed and folded in laundry. typical day at work normally was cool fun and full of laughter from all parties of the brewhouse. i learned that no matter how hard u work and no matter how many laughs there were with supervisors and managers and other co workers.we were never a family working to better the same environment. betrayle is the number 1 goal in this place of work. theres a few happy spirit people but those behind the door (smh) truly a different face when walking out. The co workers all of different are got along and always worked together. it would still be a Great place if the supervisor never showed up. fired everybody that was there before he/she arrived. hardest part of this job was opening up to people who never cared just wanted u to do it all even if it wasn't in your job description.

Gorman & Company has an amazing Culture that we pretty much live by every day.  We have a great training and mentoring program and coworkers are always there to help and support. 

I love that there is no micro management. Upper Management puts a lot of trust into their employees. They are there to support you, listen to you and guide you. 

Yes, it can be stressful, but any Property Management job can be.  Gorman expects all employees to live by the Company’s Core Values which only makes each person strive to be and do the best they can. Treat people good and deliver excellent customer service. That’s not hard to do. 

Employees have left but ultimately have come back, which i believe says a lot about the company. 

There isn’t another company out there that I’d rather be a part of.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Having great coworkers that are willing to assist you when needed also they are flexible if you have an appointment that you must attend to you can take off work without putting in notice

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not having a house cleared out for me to clean when it should be rented at a particular time although this doesn't happen often

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It is very diverse no prejudice everyone gets along fine and we all like each other

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It is very busy it is a demanding job you must be able to get to work and get busy

Overall,  wasn’t a bad job.  For me it just wasn’t any career advancement in the near future projected for me personally.  That’s something I talked about from the start with my superior.  Once I gave my notice accepting an offer elsewhere for management job advancement was put on the table of course.  But I Couldn’t take the counter offer.  Once you show your hand you can’t go back on it.  Would I go back? No.  I worked very hard for minimal recognition and to feel like a scut puppy (doing a lot of what someone else’s doesn’t feel like doing).  I was eager to learn, grow and dominate.  Corporate is great.  Always willing to help.  Just be prepared to really do your work.  You get in with the right people career growth may be possible for you.

I knew it might be hard work and it was harder than I expected. I had a some problems with the work load and it became overwhelming at times. The pay and benefits are very good. I wasn't there that long because I chose to pursue another opportunity. I think if they made a couple small changes it could be a little better. I wouldn't go back unless they found a way to reduce the amount of orders and deliveries we fill and deliver. When you're a driver you have to have rest to be able to focus and the heavy work load made it harder to do that. 

beautiful atmosphere for the guests but not a good place to work. i was warned about the bad management when i started and i wish i listened. no communication throughout, schedules given ONE day in advance, semi-hostile work environment and employees are not heard. even Human Resources assures you but does nothing to help. i was told i was a very good employee by multiple managers and still had barely any hours. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Good benefits. Generous pto and health benefits. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Disorganized, lack of knowledge or direction,  and dishonest/ lack of accountability at corporate level. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I felt the corporate level was uninvolved and dishonest. The core values are ignored.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
There was no direction and very much different guidance.

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Maintenance technician 72 salaries reported	$24.47 per hour
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Assistant property manager 31 salaries reported	$25.90 per hour
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