Property Administrator

We are looking for a detail-oriented Property Administrator to support day-to-day property operations for a Contract position based in New Orleans, Louisiana. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping maintenance activities organized, coordinating with vendors and internal teams, and helping properties stay ready for prospective residents. The role offers a hands-on environment where initiative, strong communication, and sound administrative judgment will make a visible impact.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate maintenance requests from intake through completion, ensuring timely follow-up with staff, residents, and external service providers.
• Organize preventive service plans and maintain tracking tools to help routine property upkeep stay on schedule.
• Support apartment readiness for showings by confirming units are presentable and necessary preparations are completed.
• Manage key control procedures by improving or maintaining an organized access system for property operations.
• Purchase maintenance supplies and materials while keeping records of usage, costs, and related operational needs.
• Monitor labor allocation, including maintenance and billable hours, to help support accurate reporting and scheduling.
• Maintain checklists and service documentation to promote consistency across recurring maintenance activities.
• Assist with administrative setup and coordination related to maintenance call handling preferences and service workflows.
• At least 1 year of experience in property management or a closely related administrative role is preferred.
• Ability to organize property operations and improve administrative processes in a structured way.
• Experience with AppFolio or similar property management software is strongly preferred.
• Comfort working independently, using sound judgment, and taking initiative with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with vendors.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for handling service requests, updates, and operational records.
• Proficiency with basic office systems and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.