Property Manager

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Property Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and overall care of Hamline University’s Residential House Properties. This position ensures university-owned homes are safe, clean, well maintained, and move-in ready while protecting the University’s investment in its housing portfolio.

The Property Manager serves as the primary point of contact for property maintenance and operations and works closely with Facilities Services, Residence Life, Public Safety, Finance, residents, and outside contractors. This position requires a hands‑on professional who is organized, responsive, customer-service focused, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Manage the daily operations of all university‑owned residential houses.
• Serve as the primary contact for maintenance requests, property concerns, and resident issues.
• Conduct and document regular inspections of all university‑owned homes to identify maintenance, safety, cleanliness, and repair needs.
• Ensure all properties meet university standards for safety, appearance, and functionality.
• Maintain accurate property files, inspection reports, and maintenance records within the Akita Box software.

• Manage all maintenance and repair activities for university‑owned residential houses.
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
• Complete basic handyman repairs, including painting, drywall patching, carpentry, lock and hardware replacement, appliance repairs, lighting, and other general maintenance.
• Coordinate and oversee repairs involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, flooring, appliances, and specialized building systems through university staff or outside contractors.
• Create, assign, and monitor work orders to ensure repairs are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate emergency maintenance and after‑hours repairs as needed.
• Maintain repair histories, warranties, and maintenance documentation
• Work collaboratively with Facilities Services and Residence Life to ensure properties remain safe, functional, and move‑in ready throughout the year.

• Coordinate annual move‑in and move‑out operations with Residence Life.
• Complete pre‑occupancy and post‑occupancy inspections.
• Document damages, deep cleaning, repairs, and property conditions.
• Coordinate painting, cleaning, repairs, and maintenance between occupants.
• Ensure properties are fully prepared for new residents.
• Coordinate furniture removal, replacement, storage, and disposal as needed.

• Perform and coordinate snow shoveling, plowing, salting, and ice removal at university‑owned houses.
• Ensure sidewalks, driveways, entrances, and walkways remain safe and accessible.
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