Total Compensation Value: $50,000 - $55,000+ annually Hourly Rate: $21.00 - $26.00 | Unit Benefit: $2,400/month housing provided.
About Gardner Management Ltd.
GML is a California-based property management company with over 55 years of experience managing residential communities throughout Southern California. We are a hands-on, experienced team that takes quality and resident satisfaction seriously.
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced, bilingual Community Manager to live on-site and lead day-to-day operations at one of our residential communities. You will be the face of the property, the point of contact for residents, and the person who keeps everything running well. This role includes supervising a maintenance technician and reporting to a Regional Property Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all leasing activity: advertising, showings, applicant screening, rental agreements, and deposits in compliance with fair housing laws and company procedures
- Deliver consistent, professional customer service to prospective residents, current residents, and visitors
- Conduct move-in and move-out inspections, prepare legal notices, and maintain accurate files and records
- Perform regular property walks to ensure safety, cleanliness, and curb appeal
- Coordinate unit turns and manage vendors to ensure units are rent-ready on schedule
- Handle bank deposits, weekly vacancy reports, and all required forms and reporting
- Enforce community rules and regulations with professionalism and consistency
- Use AppFolio and Microsoft Office to manage daily operations
What We Are Looking For
- Minimum 3 years of experience in residential property management, leasing, and customer service
- Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and spoken (required)
- Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; AppFolio or Yardi experience strongly preferred
- Valid California driver's license and proof of insurance
- Ability to manage competing priorities with attention to detail
Benefits
- On-site housing provided (valued at $2,400/month)
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Health savings account
- 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Professional development assistance and tuition reimbursement
Schedule
- Monday through Friday, standard 8-hour shifts, with occasional weekend, holiday, and on-call responsibilities as needed.
Work Location: On-site / In person
If you have the experience, the bilingual communication skills, and the professionalism to represent our community well, we want to hear from you.
Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
