Community Manager - Woodlake Apartments

Community Manager Escondido, California

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Community Manager – Escondido, CA
Seeking a Strong, People-Focused Leader
 
Woodlake Apartments – 176 Units
2240 Bear Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92027
www.TheWoodlakeApts.com
 
 Compensation: $75,000–$85,000 per year + Monthly Bonuses
 
At Gaines Investment Trust (GIT), we hire only the highest-caliber Community Managers—leaders who elevate their teams, deliver exceptional service, and drive results with pride and professionalism.
 
Our most successful Community Managers are strong communicators, skilled multitaskers, passionate developers of people, and confident decision-makers who can manage challenges with composure and authority.
 
As the Community Manager at Woodlake, you will be entrusted with the full operational performance of one of our premier multifamily assets. You will enforce policies and procedures, uphold GIT standards, maintain strong occupancy, develop staff, and cultivate a welcoming, well-managed community. The ideal candidate is personable and professional yet firm when needed, with the ability to motivate and unify a team while confidently managing residents, vendors, and complex situations.
 
If this sounds like you, here’s why GIT is the place to grow your career:
Gaines Investment Trust is a dynamic, 100% family-owned real estate investment and management company with 59 years of proven success. We hire people who take pride in their performance and believe in long-term excellence. Because we own and operate our portfolio exclusively for ourselves, we prioritize quality, stability, and exceptional resident experiences across our 8,000+ apartment homes.
 
When you join GIT, you join a company committed to competitive pay, strong performance incentives, growth opportunities, and a culture that values professionalism, integrity, and long-term career development.
 
 
Responsibilities
Manage all daily property operations, including but not limited to:
  • Interviewing, hiring, and training staff (as applicable)
  • Supervising office and maintenance teams
  • Conducting regular team meetings to train, guide, and review performance
  • Fostering a positive, motivational, and safe work environment
  • Conducting performance reviews as needed
  • Monitoring property appearance and curb appeal
  • Managing rent collections
  • Ensuring timely, accurate completion of work orders and unit turns
  • Assisting with development of annual budgets and monthly variance reports
  • Preparing operational reports as required
  • Maintaining high occupancy and market-appropriate rental rates
  • Promoting strong resident satisfaction and a positive community reputation
 
Qualifications & Requirements
  • Must live near Escondido, CA, with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Minimum 40 hours per week onsite; occasional after-hours or emergency response required
  • 2+ years as a Community/Property Manager
  • 3+ years of multifamily property management experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Proficiency in Yardi 
  • Professional appearance and adherence to dress code
  • Strong ability to work independently, prioritize, organize, and multitask with urgency
  • Flexibility with work schedule as needed
  • English fluency
 
Benefits
  • Employee rent discount eligibility
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a Floating Holiday
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Employer covers 50%–85% of employee-only medical and dental insurance (if elected)
  • Optional extended medical coverage for spouse and family
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Additional optional coverages:
    • Vision insurance
    • Accident insurance
    • Critical illness coverage
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Term Life, Disability, and AD&D coverage
    • Pet insurance (coverage for up to four pets)

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