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letter for your resume. This will boost your chances for success.
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MH Industry 'Beat' Reporter Wanted
Experienced reporter or freelancer who will be industry friendly and focused on many aspects of the factory built housing related issues is wanted. www.MHMSM.com is looking for a reporter to cover all aspects of manufactured, modular and prefab housing news. Freelance or other professional journalism experience is a must. Business news and political news experiences are a plus. Ability to easily engage and connect with new people, reach key officials and personalities, develop relationships and information resources are crucial. Industry connections are a big plus. Timely, dependable reporting are essential.
Ability to understand and learn manufactured housing issues, research and report in a crisp style is desired. Please review our site and then send an appropriate cover letter, resume with references and your references contact information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; due to volume of resumes, no phone calls please. We will contact the most promising candidates soon.
Be a part of the New "Healthy Green"
Housing Revolution in Chicagoland!
This is an opportunity to sell great new 'healthy green' homes in Chicago suburbs. This will be a base salary plus bonus/commission opportunity. We have excellent financing available for our clients and the best pricing for quality new "healthy green" homes in our target areas, so our demand is strong.
The photo gallery on this site gives you some sense of the more upscale homes we offer.
Once you have a good idea of the type of high performance individual we are looking for NOW. You must be coachable, dependable, experienced in big ticket or housing sales. We are strongly equal opportunity oriented! We want people from all backgrounds for this opportunity.
Then, send your resume with references, reference phone numbers and an appropriate cover letter to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it No walk-ins, faxes or phone calls, please.
Advertising Zone Manager
MHMarketingSalesManagement.com is looking for a person to manage advertising and project sales for the Western U.S. and Western Canada and the Eastern U.S. and Eastern Canada.
Strong commissioned role with solid residual income. Experience in internet and telephone sales required. Industry experience a big plus. Experience in selling online services, or for magazine or a specialty publication preferred. Our readers and stats tell us that we are #1 in our field in size, quality and readership. Check us out by surfing this site and then Email resume, references with contacts and appropriate cover letter to me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it thank you.)
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Join the
Manufactured Housing
Rebirth Team!
Mid-sized respected MHC operator is seeking experienced MH professionals in the upper Midwest.
We need individuals in the following roles:
Aggressive compensation programs – salary, benefits & bonuses – for experienced pros who know how to get the job done. These are roles for performers, not excuse makers. EEO. These are on site positions, so your relocation may be required.
Please send your current resume, with appropriate cover letter stating your specific interest, skills and more to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Residential Property Manager Job Description
Equal Housing Opportunity - Equal Employment Opportunity. Individual or could be a Couple to work as a team. Either invited to apply.
Job Summary
Residential property managers help investment property owners and homeowners in preserving and increasing the value of their real estate investments. They manage the day-to-day financial operations of the property, including finding and placing qualified residents, and they ensure the property is in good working order.
Principal Duties
Marketing - working with marketing to get and keep properties occupied with qualified residents through advertising, referrals, lead follow up, property showings for prospective tenants.
Tenant Relations - develops rental lease and other agreements, submits applications for credit approval, screens and selects qualified tenants, collects deposits and rents, enforces terms of rental agreements, resolves tenant complaints, oversees eviction proceedings if necessary.
Facilities Management - schedules maintenance and repairs, negotiates contracts with vendors, regularly inspects property to ensure it is in good working order, quickly resolves emergency maintenance issues.
Financial Reporting - keeps financial records from property operations, creates periodic and monthly financial reports for property owner.
Owner & Upper Management Relations - keeps open dialogue with property owner on vacancies, tenants, physical condition of property, financial issues.
Knowledge & Skills Needed
Other duties as assigned.
Locations in the upper Midwest, so your relocation may be required.
Salary Range: Competitive pay and benefits, Commensurate with duties, knowledge and experience.
No calls or walkins. Please email an up to date resume with your references, contact numbers and an appropriate cover letter to this This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or the one above. Thank you for your interest.
Maintenance Supervisor – Immediate opening 5 Year Experience – Will Manage Team of 6.
Established Mid-Sized Housing, Rental and Property Management firm based in Chicago needs Maintenance Supervisor for a team of 6.
DEFINITION: Under direction of the Property Manager, supervises a staff of skilled and semi-skilled workers in maintenance tasks, and may supervise contract employees performing janitorial and custodial duties; performs complex maintenance tasks; does repairs, performs service, some cement work and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Must effectively supervise and perform maintenance – leadership by example – doing repair, remodeling, installations, and similar projects for an assigned group of buildings, manufactured homes, related facilities, furnishings, and equipment, or at a shop.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Makes daily and periodic inspections of assigned facilities to determine condition; diagnoses problems and initiates necessary action; plans and schedules routine maintenance; establishes work priorities; issues work orders; prepares sketches, plans, and carries out remodeling projects; estimates materials and labor costs for remodeling, alterations, and installation projects; orders and issues tools, equipment, supplies, and supervises maintenance thereof; maintains materials and equipment inventories; performs complex repair and maintenance tasks; supervises a staff of skilled and semi-skilled workers in such maintenance duties as painting, carpentry, masonry, cement work, and general upkeep involving structures, furnishings, equipment, floor coverings, acoustical ceiling, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, and related systems; trains, instructs, and assigns subordinates, and inspects completed work; trains and evaluates staff; maintains time and cost records; schedules vacation, relief, and emergency coverage; ensures that safety standards and regulations are observed.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
5 years of experience in construction and/or maintenance work, including at least one year as a leadworker or supervisor; or,
Additional Requirement: Possession of a valid IL Driver's License.
Knowledge of: building maintenance and repair methods, materials, tools, and equipment; the operation and repair of building mechanical and electrical systems; housekeeping and janitorial tasks and standards; safety standards and regulations.
Ability to: plan, schedule, train, and supervise the work of others; perform complex repair and maintenance tasks; understand and follow through under general directions, and/or on own initiative; maintain records and prepare simple reports; coordinate building and maintenance activities within the division and with other divisions and departments; learn and apply principles and practices of supervision; learn contract administration.
Locations in Chicago metro, so your relocation may be required.
Please submit your resume, with appropriate cover letter, references and reference telephone numbers. No in person or faxed applications, please apply by email only to the address This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thank you for your interest.
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