Property Management Assistant

We are seeking a highly organized, professional Office Manager to oversee the administrative operations of a privately owned residential rental business in La Mesa with only 25 units.

This is a long-term opportunity for someone who works independently, solves problems, and keeps an office running efficiently. You will work directly with the owner and become a trusted part of a well-established business where your judgment, organization, professionalism, and initiative will be genuinely appreciated.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a quiet, organized office, has past experience working independently, and takes pride in the services they will be providing.

If you value flexibility, stability, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to a successful small business, we would love to hear from you.

• Five or more years of office management experience for any industry.
• Residential property management experience preferred.
• Strong executive administrative skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Doc’s, Dropbox, document preparation, and electronic file management.
• Experience coordinating vendors, maintenance, and repairs.
• Advanced experience preparing professional email correspondence and letter writing skills.
• Working knowledge of basic bookkeeping to provide backup support.
• Excellent verbal communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Calm, professional problem solver who works well with limited supervision and takes ownership of responsibilities.
• Must have valid drivers license, insurance, and a background check will be required.

• Communicate with residents, vendors, and the owner.
• Coordinate maintenance requests from start to completion.
• Prepare leases, renewals, notices, and related documents.
• Coordinate move-ins, move-outs, and occasional property showings.
• Provide bookkeeping backup when needed.
• Flexible Monday through Thursday schedule and occasional Friday or Saturday or Sunday for 2 hours to show a vacancy.
• This is an independent 1099 position; with biweekly invoice for your time.

We appreciate thoughtful responses and look forward to learning more about you.