Who We Are The United Group of Companies, Inc. - celebrating over 50 Years in business - is a full-service, vertically integrated leader in real estate development and management with over 50 years of industry expertise. Our mission is to develop, build, and acquire vibrant communities where our residents, investors, partners, and commercial clients feel welcome, connected, and fulfilled. Our commitment to innovation sets us apart and is evident in our award-winning lifestyle programs. We firmly believe that where you live, and work, should be an experience that enriches and improves your life. United Group provides a place to call home and a space where businesses thrive in all communities we join.
We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the
Albany Times Union's Top Workplaces for
nine consecutive years, along with being named a national
Top Workplaces USA employer for
five consecutive years, most recently for 2025. We are also thrilled that our management company, United Plus Property Management (UPPM), has earned the
Accredited Management Organization (AMO ) of the Year Award for 2024. To learn more about us, please visit our website:
Join Our Team. We have an immediate need for an
Assistant Property Manager to join the team at
Parkstead Gouverneur, one of United Group's professionally managed multi-family housing communities located in
Gouverneur, NY. To learn more about our property, please visit:
Major Tasks + Key Responsibilities: The responsibilities that are listed below are not all inclusive; however, they are indicative of the type of responsibilities normally performed by the Assistant Property Manager:
Maintaining Physical Asset - Assists with performing follow-up inspections of maintenance work orders
- Makes regular inspections of grounds, including all common hallways
- Assists Maintenance staff with making recommendations for physical repairs, replacements, and/or improvements when approved
- Makes recommendations for supplies, materials, and equipment and orders when approved
Marketing and Leasing - Assists with any marketing or leasing, as needed
- Assists in preparation of advertising and marketing materials
- Assists in preparation of regular market surveys
- Prepares weekly and monthly reports
- Makes recommendations to improve marketing and leasing programs
Resident Management - Assists in all phases of rent collection process and rent manager program
- Reviews Property complaint log
Financial Reporting and Control - Prepares all accounts payables for Property Manager's approval
- Prepares all month end reports for Property Manager's approval
- Assists in the preparation of the budget
- Reports variances from budget
- Prepares all paperwork relating to move-ins and move-outs
Administration - Assists in the input of all data into computer system
- Assists in the assembly of all information on a monthly basis
- Assists in the preparation of all necessary packages for lease up move-ins
- Ability to handle any emergency that may arise on site
- Assists with all personnel administration and payroll related responsibilities
- Communicates all problems and makes recommendations to the Property Manager
Physical Demands + Work Environment: - Must be able to stand/walk for 8 to 10 hours.
- Frequent body movements including ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, squat, reach, push, and pull.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors during various weather conditions.
- Frequently may be exposed to outdoor spaces, or other environments which will, by their nature, have variances in air quality, temperature, walking surfaces, lighting, and other physical aspects.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.
Job Overview + Requirements - Compensation: $19 per hour; hourly/non-exempt, eligible for Bonus Incentive Program.
- Work Schedule: Full Time; Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; weekend availability as necessary
- Preferred Education: College Degree or Applicable Work History
- Preferred Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of experience in residential property management; Entrata experience preferred
- Certifications: Professional designations, i.e. Accredited Residential Manager (ARM), or equivalent industry designation preferred.
- Qualities: Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level; Exceptional communication and leadership skills; Ability to solve problems involving residents, maintenance, and challenging situations.
Benefits & Time Off - Medical - Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY - 3 insurance plans with HSA options; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
- Dental + Vision - eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
- Life Insurance - Company paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x Annual Salary) with additional Voluntary Life Plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
- 401K Retirement Plan - Voya Financial; Employee Contribution Eligibility at 1st of the month following 90 days; eligible for Employer Match after 1 Year of Service; up to 4% Company Match.
- Additional Benefits - Employee Assistance Program; United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine service, including Mental Health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); Dependent Care FSA; Tuition Assistance Program.
- PTO - Personal (24 Hours), Sick (56 Hours), and Vacation Time (80 Hours; escalated based on years of service up to 160 Hours); eligibility after 90-day Introductory Period.
- Holidays - 10 Company Paid Holidays.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected class covered by law.