assistant property manager

leasing consultant

property manager

maintenance technician

Metropolitan Associates

I really was excited for this position but as I continued to work there it seemed like the more I was so depressed about coming to work. If you like working in a High school like environment this is the work place for you. Manager starts drama between the employees in the office and puts everyone against each other.  This is a very caddy environment. This position expects you to be available 24/7 to the residents. I was told that if a resident called and complained about noise at 2 am I was expected to wake up in the middle of the night to address the issue. If I didn't I was threatened that I would be written up. Downtown office talks to you like you are stupid and beneath them. Maintenance does nothing so you are stuck with dealing with aggressive and rude residents because work tickets that go unfixed for months and sometimes years. The apartments are old and FILTHY. There is absolutely no training and when you mess up on something or do something incorrectly you are treated like a child even though you didn't know how to do it in the first place. 

Stay away from this place. Management does not feel it is their job to support people that work for them. Zero none nodda. You are lucky if they show you how to fill out their paperwork. Management plays favorites. They will go to bat for a dead beat that doesn't want to work and offer "it's not my job" to an employee that does work without being told. Management chooses to pay a nonskilled the same rate as a skilled employee with initiative and good work ethic. Management does actively brushes off employees. Management will tell you to keep other employees busy but will not back you when they refuse to do work assigned or even do a job so well that it has to be redone. This is not a place for anyone with good work ethic. If you are injured and cannot work Metro will find away to get rid of the employee. Training is something that you cannot expect at Metro. Management couldn't care less about employees, constant lies and brush offs. Keep away if you have any self respect.

Metropolitan Associates provides employees the opportunity to grow and develop professional skills.  Property Management is complex at best, there are many opportunities for team members to grow and be promoted into.  While most companies are decreasing benefits and increasing rates to employees, Metropolitan looks for ways to provide comparable benefits without breaking the bank (and when possible, offer free packages to team members), offer very competitive retirement savings plans and have vacation and holiday schedules that are very competitive.   Metropolitan Associates has always been, and continues to be, a family first company and works with team members to assist them when needed.  There is no perfect place to work, however, when Execs and Owners know employees by name, and treat them with respect, dignity and professionalism, there isn't much more that can be asked for.

There are so many great benefits to working at Metropolitan I'm not sure where to start. Working through the ranks into management over 15+ years, I feel that I have a career I earned with the help of  supervisors who train, and sending me to classes to achieve my ARM designation. Metropolitan doesn't micro-manage, and they are always on hand to answer questions. 

We truly have a family atmosphere, and when one is in need, the company steps up. I have seen them help out a team member when all tools have been stolen, or a family member passes, or is afflicted by a fire or flood or cancer. If I needed time off, it was never questioned or made to feel as if my job may be in jeopardy, it was always, "let us know how we can help". 

I plan on retiring some day from this company and will stay on as long as they will have me.

In the 11 years I've been with this company, I've advanced between Leasing Consultant, Assistant Property Manager and Property Manager positions. I've been given any training I sought, whether for the existing position or one I desired. We are constantly learning and evolving. I've been fortunate enough to have the support of my peers and senior management through many personal ups and downs. I feel valued as an employee and an individual. The company as a whole grows and changes with the industry. We seek to improve among competition, to provide the latest amenities and superior customer service to our residents. Some might feel that we are underpaid per the industry standard, but the benefits and treatment I receive are considerable and I'd rather be here, happy.

I have worked for Metropolitan Associates for over 10 years. I have been promoted from within several times. I feel like this is a great company to work for because they put their employees first. They care and they show it. We are never micro-managed and all the corporate employees have a great rapport with the field staff. We are encouraged to work together as a team. We are encouraged to volunteer our time in the community and do team building exercises. We are praised when praise is due and we are constantly reminded if you ever need help to always reach out. Over 50% of Metropolitan Associates employees have worked for the company for 10 plus years and I think that in itself says what a great place it is to work at.

I have found this company to be very supportive, give their best efforts towards organization, and they offer every opportunity for more education/advancement in house first. Most areas in property management have days that are thrown off and chaotic but I have never had an issue receiving any answers that I need in a timely manner. They are flexible when it comes to work/life balance, as long as my responsibilities don't start to suffer. Many people here have been with the company for a long time and that speaks volumes to me. They do offer free health insurance for single employees, which is great, but if you need to pay for a family it is awfully expensive.

I manage 3 of their properties in Milwaukee. It’s not your average property management company. The corporate office employees and property employees all work together as a team. I have never experienced that. High tech systems/software used, not old and out dated. Very fast paced environment. Everyone seems very helpful. The company is fair and wants the employees to succeed. Be prepared for very high expectations of you, ASK QUESTIONS ALWAYS! They will try to help always, communication is also a plus.

I did not plan on leaving; however, an opportunity for an advanced position in a field I was more suited for came and I accepted it. At my exit interview, I learned that others complained about the managerial style of my immediate supervisor. My take-away was not to be too aggressive in my initial meetings. Some may take this as arrogance or conceit. I was following the then rules for assertiveness and it cost me six months of being uncomfortable and unfairly evaluated by my superior. When HR apologizes to you, that's a sign. I've never felt so conflicted.

A typical work day for me is never the same. The day starts with assigned work tickets but, can change depending on emergent needs within our work scope. Our management is always very helpful and willing to assist in all ways possible. Our  co-workers are great. Awesome team players. The hardest part of my job is being on call 24 hours for 7days, along with having to work a regular 8 hour shift. My most enjoyable part of the job is the satisfaction I receive after completing a task.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Assistant property manager 6 salaries reported	$44,000 per year
Leasing consultant 9 salaries reported	$15.28 per hour
Property manager 1 salary reported	$85,000 per year
Maintenance technician 3 salaries reported	$22.00 per hour

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