What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Property Manager position at Lake Valley Properties?
Company Description
Lake Valley Properties is a locally owned and long-established property management company serving the South Lake Tahoe region. We manage long-term rentals across California and Nevada, providing reliable, high-quality service to both owners and tenants. We are expanding and looking for a motivated Assistant Property Manager to join our team!
Role Description
This full-time, on-site role supports all daily operations of our property management portfolio. The Assistant Property Manager will coordinate maintenance, support leasing activities, assist with inspections, communicate with tenants and owners, and help maintain accurate records within AppFolio property management software. This position works closely with our property management team to ensure smooth operations, excellent customer service, and compliance with state and local requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assist with leasing activities: showing properties, screening applicants, preparing lease documents
- Rent collection, payment processing, and basic accounting tasks
- Coordinate maintenance requests, work orders, and vendor scheduling
- Perform annual and move-out inspections; assist with deposit settlements
- Communicate with tenants and owners regarding maintenance, projects, and property updates
- Work with the City of South Lake Tahoe on property maintenance/upkeep requirements
- Create/update listings on the website, internet platforms, and social media
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation in AppFolio
- Support property marketing and vacancy management
- Handle various administrative tasks and ad-hoc needs as they arise
Qualifications
- Experience in property management or a related field preferred
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to manage tenant concerns and resolve issues professionally
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Familiarity with AppFolio or similar property management software (preferred)
- Basic understanding of maintenance coordination and inspections
- Knowledge of rental laws and regulations in California is a plus
- Basic computer/office skills; comfortable with email, digital records, and online posting
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is helpful but not required
Additional Notes
- Certain property management duties in California require a real estate license. We strongly encourage obtaining a California real estate license within the first year of employment (company support available).