Free property manager job description template
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Property Manager
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Property Manager who oversees rental properties for owners, from tenants and rent collection to repairs and records. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Meet with prospective tenants or owners and show them properties
- Discuss the lease and explain the terms of occupancy
- Collect monthly fees from tenants or owners
- Inspect building facilities, including the grounds and equipment
- Arrange for new equipment or repairs as needed
- Investigate and settle complaints and violations
- Keep records of rental activity and prepare budgets and financial reports
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Property management or real estate license [if required in your state]
- Strong organization and record keeping
- Knowledge of fair housing laws
Nice to have
- College degree
- Experience with [residential or commercial] property
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Northgate Rentals, a 60-unit residential property company.
Northgate Rentals is hiring a Property Manager for our apartment portfolio (Monday to Friday, with after-hours emergency rotation). You'll show units, handle leases and rent collection, coordinate repairs and report monthly to the owners. A state license is required where applicable.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a property manager does
A property manager oversees rental properties for owners, from tenants and rent collection to repairs and records. Typical duties include:
- Meet with prospective tenants or owners and show them properties
- Discuss the lease and explain the terms of occupancy
- Collect monthly fees from tenants or owners
- Inspect building facilities, including the grounds and equipment
- Arrange for new equipment or repairs as needed
- Investigate and settle complaints and violations
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says some managers must have a state-issued license, and that some states require a property management or real estate broker's license. Managers must also comply with anti-discrimination laws such as fair housing rules. Check with your state real estate commission.
Training: Varies; a high school diploma is the usual entry requirement and employers may prefer college graduates.
How much does a property manager make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Does a property manager need a real estate license?
In some states, yes, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rules depend on your state and on whether the person handles leasing or rent for owners, so check with your state real estate commission before you hire.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.