Decker Properties, Inc. is a privately-owned property management company. Founded in 1990, we own, manage, and develop multi-family housing, offering quality housing throughout Southern and Eastern Wisconsin. As we continue to steadily grow, customer service, client service, and work-life balance remain top focuses of our organization.
Position – Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant supports day-to-day office operations and serves as a key point of contact for our central office in Brookfield, WI. This role helps keep communication, scheduling, document flow, and routine administrative processes running smoothly across departments. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, customer-service focused, and able to work collaboratively while also completing tasks independently.
Core Duties
· Serve as a primary point of contact at the central office; greet visitors and route inquiries appropriately.
· Take, screen, and direct phone calls; respond to routine questions and follow up as needed.
· Process incoming and outgoing mail (including scanning, distributing, and filing).
· Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems; ensure documents are retained and accessible.
· Support leasing and resident communications by preparing routine correspondence and forms.
· Prepare electronic leasing documents and assist with lease renewals as directed.
· Assist with the move in and move out process within the tenant/landlord software
· Assist with processing tenant applications, including completeness checks and internal routing.
· Order and maintain office supplies and printed materials
· Provide general administrative support to office staff, property managers, accounting, and leadership teams.
Qualifications
· Associate degree or equivalent experience.
· Previous property management, leasing, and/or office administration experience preferred.
· Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in an occasionally fast-paced environment.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office; comfortable learning new software and technology.
· Experience with property management software (e.g., Rent Manager, Yardi, AppFolio).
· Professional written and verbal communication skills; customer-service mindset.
· Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Full-Time Benefits
· Monday through Friday work schedule. (9am - 5pm)
· Paid time off and paid holidays at 90 days.
· Employer-paid Life and Long Term Disability Insurance.
· Dental and Vision Insurance available for purchase (premiums paid by employee).
· 401(k) (after 1 full year of employment) with up to 3% employer match
Job Type & Pay
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Starting at $25/hour
Schedule & Work Location
Schedule: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Work Location: In person at our Brookfield Office
Ability to commute/relocate: Brookfield, WI 53005: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Employment Acknowledgement
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions. Decker Properties, Inc. reserves the right to revise this position as circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or changes in processes).
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of property management experience do you have?
- How many years of property management software do you have?
Work Location: In person
