Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm EST
Client Timezone: Eastern Time (New York)
Job Description: You’ll be the central nervous system of a thriving property management operation, serving as the critical link between tenants, contractors, and property operations. This role puts you at the heart of real estate operations where your problem-solving skills and organizational expertise directly impact tenant satisfaction and business success. You’ll work directly with a physician-owner who values efficiency and reliability, giving you significant autonomy to manage day-to-day operations while building systems for long-term growth.
Responsibilities:
- Answer and triage emergency tenant calls including leaks, lockouts, maintenance issues, and urgent repairs
- Coordinate dispatch of appropriate contractors and workmen from established network for property maintenance
- Maintain accurate accounting records for rental payments, expenses, and bill tracking across all properties
- Prepare organized financial documentation for year-end tax preparation and accountant submission
- Handle New York City Housing and Preservation Development (HPD) registrations and building department communications
- Process violation notices and coordinate with legal team when required for compliance issues
- Research and assist in hiring full-time maintenance staff and service providers
- Support vacation rental operations in Hamptons and coordinate with marketing companies
- Serve as primary communication hub between property owner and all service providers and tenants
Requirements:
- Strong communication skills for handling tenant emergencies and contractor coordination under pressure
- Basic bookkeeping experience and comfort with financial record-keeping systems
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions during emergency situations
- Reliable internet connection and professional phone setup for remote emergency response
- Bonus if you have property management, real estate, or facilities management experience
- It helps if you’re familiar with New York City building regulations and compliance requirements
- Bonus if you have experience with phone systems like RingCentral, JustCall, or Google Voice
Why Join This Team?:
- Full autonomy to manage operations with a supportive, hands-off owner who trusts your expertise
- Stable, established business with consistent revenue from long-term rental properties
- Growth opportunity as vacation rental portfolio expands into premium markets
- Modern, flexible remote work environment with all necessary tools and systems provided
- Direct impact on tenant satisfaction and business success with measurable results
- Fair compensation with potential for expanded responsibilities as business grows
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