Property Manager - Residential / Multifamily
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt)
We are partnering with an established property management organization in the Santa Barbara area seeking an experienced Residential Property Manager to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on property management professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong relationships, and takes pride in ensuring residential communities are managed efficiently.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator and natural problem-solver who can think quickly on their feet, navigate competing priorities, and consistently follow through. This individual should be comfortable balancing property operations, resident needs, vendor relationships, and unexpected challenges while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
This position offers a combination of autonomy, schedule flexibility, competitive hourly compensation, and long-term career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of assigned residential and multifamily properties, ensuring a high standard of maintenance, service, and overall property performance.
- Serve as a key point of contact for residents, property owners, onsite personnel, and vendors.
- Coordinate maintenance requests, property repairs, vendor services, and improvement projects.
- Conduct routine property inspections to identify maintenance needs, ensure safety, and maintain property standards.
- Proactively troubleshoot resident concerns, operational challenges, and time-sensitive property issues.
- Collaborate with onsite teams to ensure seamless communication, accountability, and timely completion of responsibilities.
- Support leasing operations, resident transitions, and seasonal property turnover activities.
- Obtain vendor proposals, coordinate project timelines, and monitor work quality.
- Review property-related expenses, invoices, and supporting financial documentation.
- Assist with budget tracking, administrative reporting, and property records.
- Maintain consistent communication and follow-through with residents, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Manage multiple priorities while ensuring deadlines, service expectations, and operational goals are met.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
- Minimum 3 years of residential property management experience, with direct exposure to multifamily or multi-unit residential housing.
- Must be local to Santa Barbara or the surrounding area.
- Proven ability to oversee multiple operational priorities within a residential property management environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with residents, property owners, vendors, and internal teams.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
- Ability to think quickly, troubleshoot problems independently, and remain composed under pressure.
- Experience coordinating maintenance activities, property inspections, vendor relationships, and resident communications.
- A proactive, accountable, and solutions-oriented approach to property management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn property management software.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Preferred:
- 5+ years of residential or multifamily property management experience.
- Experience overseeing multiple residential properties or larger multifamily communities.
- Familiarity with AppFolio or similar property management platforms.
- Experience coordinating onsite property personnel.
- California Real Estate License.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Hourly Pay: $37-$44/hour, based on experience.
- Overtime Opportunities: Eligible for overtime compensation, with approximately 80-100 additional hours anticipated annually.
- Performance Bonuses: Annual bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) and additional retirement/profit-sharing opportunities.
- Paid Time Off: Paid vacation and holidays.
- Additional Benefits: Employer-sponsored insurance options and other employee benefits.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, increased responsibility, and long-term advancement.
Schedule & Work Environment
This position offers a flexible work structure, combining office responsibilities with regular onsite visits to assigned properties. While the standard schedule generally follows traditional business hours, additional availability may be needed during seasonal peaks, property transitions, or time-sensitive operational situations.
Above all, we're seeking someone who follows through, communicates exceptionally well, and knows how to get things done. If you're an experienced residential or multifamily Property Manager looking for a rewarding opportunity in the Santa Barbara area, we'd love to connect!
We look forward to your application!!
