Empower yourself; Empower the Community
We are guided by what we do!
Founded in 1990, The Housing Partnership, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit real estate development organization that creates affordable housing opportunities to encourage family stability, support communities, revitalize neighborhoods, and empower local economy.
Since inception, HPI has served over 15,000 low-income individuals and families through public and private partnerships. HPI’s vision is to create communities in which affordable housing of choice is available for everyone.
At present, HPI serves over 1,200 individuals and families in its property managed single- and multi-family communities. Along with resident services, HPI offers a path to homeownership through its nationally recognized NeighborWorks America Homebuyer Education & Financial Counseling program that lowers the cost of entry for new homeowners through access to downpayment assistance and community mortgage lending.
HPI, in partnership with state agencies, private entities and other nonprofits, also works to combat homelessness through affordable housing and homeownership among veterans and victims of domestic violence.
What we do
We look for people who are passionate and proud of the work they acheive.
At HPI, you can build a career with the knowledge that you are making a difference in the community.
Property & Asset Management
Real Estate Development
HPI Construction
Single Family Home Sales
Homebuyer Education
Financial Counseling
What makes us different
We know our team is our greatest asset!
We strive for an environment of continuous improvement and professional growth for employees.
- Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities available.
- Employee Benefits including Health & Dental, and company match 401K plans.
- Paid Vacation & Holidays, including Oaks Day and Good Friday.
- Salary continuation with up to 80% of salary for emergency leaves.
- Promotion of Healthy Work/Life Balance.
Open Positions
Founded in 1990, The Housing Partnership, Inc. (HPI) is a nonprofit real estate development company dedicated to creating, sustaining, and promoting access to affordable housing of choice. We have a strong focus on building stable communities through affordable housing development and providing financial education to a future community of homeowners.
POSITION SUMMARY:
HPI provides affordable housing that increases homeownership opportunities and provides housing wealth opportunity to its Lease Purchase residents through its HUD-certified Homebuyer Education & Financial Counseling program. At present, HPI owns and manages over 300 houses in West Louisville under its Beyond 9th initiative and seeks an experienced Property Manager to join our dynamic team and help build strong, healthy neighborhoods!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:
• Drives the leasing process for Lease Purchase applicants, providing outstanding customer service to all customers.
• Answers in-person, email, and phone inquiries and follows up on prospects.
• Upholds HPI’s Resident Selection Plan with an understanding of Fair Housing & Equal Housing Opportunity rights and regulations.
• Conducts onsite tours and inspections of single-family houses for the leasing and make-ready of new properties.
• Works collaboratively with the Resident Resources team to ensure effective communication with residents pursuing homeownership. Provides coaching and motivation to encourage residents to stay on track with homeownership goals, and monitors residents’ progress within the Homebuyer Education program alongside Resident Resources team.
• Provides effective marketing and communications, including advising management of pertinent issues as related to the community, market, or other respective issues.
• Represents HPI at various community and networking events and participates in community outreach efforts to enhance HPI’s mission and impact.
• Understands compliance with management company personnel, operations policy, procedures, and other such regulations.
• Leads the Lease Renewal process, contacting residents in advance for home inspections and guiding residents through the recertification process.
• Maintains resident relations including complaints and problems relating to service and lease provisions.
• Ensures timely submission of all reports per standard.
• Maintain records and resident files in an orderly and up-to-date manner to comply with all HUD and/or LIHTC rules and regulations.
• Collects rent, maintains account records, and makes bank deposits.
• Prepares legal action for eviction when necessary.
• Achieves budget goals regarding occupancy.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typically works a standard 40-hour workweek. May be requested to participate in occasional after-work community events during evenings and weekends.
EFFORT:
Extensive mobility. Must be able to perform the physical functions of the position, which includes walking the property, completing physical inspections, delivering resident communications, and showing houses. Must be able to effectively communicate with residents, staff, supervisors, vendors, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma/GED with five years of demonstrated success as a Property Manager. Must have a reliable vehicle to perform various management tasks and errands. Must have proof of insurance and valid driver’s license in state of residence. Must be bondable.
A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted when competency in the role is demonstrated. Successful performance on pre-employment tests is required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job. The incumbent must be able to pass any required drug test and new hire physical examination.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Effective at creating a positive, welcoming, and supportive environment for prospective and current residents.
• Ability to understand and respect values, attitudes, and beliefs that differ across cultures. Ability to engage others by gathering multiple views and being open to diverse perspectives.
• Experience in managing/leasing properties
• Bookkeeping experience a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively, safety conscious
• Ability to assert yourself, preference for detailed work
• Ability to work with/without direct supervision, self-motivated, and self-directed
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to become a team leader
HPI reserves the right to change this job description as needed.
Founded in 1990, The Housing Partnership, Inc. (HPI) is a nonprofit real estate development company dedicated to creating, sustaining, and promoting access to affordable housing of choice. We have a strong focus on building stable communities through affordable housing development and providing financial education to a future community of homeowners.
POSITION SUMMARY:
HPI launched its Beyond 9th Initiative with the goal of acquiring and rehabilitating vacant and abandoned single-family houses in Louisville’s West End. HPI has expanded this initiative to include the recent acquisition of large portfolios of quality single-family houses aging out of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. HPI owns and manages over 300 houses in West Louisville and seeks a qualified Maintenance Supervisor experienced in all aspects of Property Management to join our dynamic team!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:
1. Supervises and coordinates the daily activities of the property management maintenance staff to ensure quality workmanship and evaluate levels of talent.
2. Creates an atmosphere of cooperation, enthusiasm, service urgency, teamwork, customer satisfaction, and professionalism among staff members and upholds the company’s core value to improve the lives of the residents served.
3. Prioritizes, assigns, and monitors daily activities, service requests, and make-ready priorities, working with the Director of Property Management and the Property Management team on scheduling unit-turns based on priorities.
4. Coordinates the scheduling of staff and outside vendors during the make-ready process.
5. Works with the Procurement Coordinator in order for the maintenance team to have the needed maintenance supplies in the inventory system.
6. Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost-saving measures to conserve organizational resources. Negotiates for supplies and services with vendors and contractors to achieve the best possible pricing.
7. Conducts general site inspections of HPI properties to ensure that they are properly maintained to HPI standards and quality control measures.
8. Performs or manages maintenance-related duties including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing repairs. Coordinates emergency and after-hours calls.
9. Conducts employee performance reviews per HPI policy (30 and 60-day reviews, semi-annual, and annual reviews) of maintenance team staff. Conducts training, coaching, and disciplinary action, as needed, per HPI standards.
10. Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations including reports, and staff education.
11. Investigates incidents and prepares relevant reports needed for claims.
12. Ensures timely submission of required reports. Submits invoices timely to ensure vendors are paid within set terms.
13. Other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typically works a normal work week but may be called to work on short notice. Work is done both indoors and outdoors. Work continues in all climates. Work is frequently interrupted. May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, dust, and disinfectants. May be exposed to infectious waste. Work may be stressful.
EFFORT:
Extensive mobility is required including walking, climbing, reaching, stretching, bending, crouching, crawling. Ability to lift 100 lbs. is necessary for installation and removal of appliances. Ability to operate power hand tools to make repairs. Ability to drive to and from job sites. Tolerance to all extremes of hot and cold weather, snow, ice and humidity.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:
Must provide own basic tools or be willing to obtain the necessary hand tools. Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following:
• Hand Tools: various wrenches, screwdrivers, grips, hammer, snips, sledge hammer, post hole diggers, saws, etc.
• Power Tools: wrenches, grinder, sander, drill, saws, etc.
• User-Moved Aids: wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, stepladders, full ladders, double ladders, etc.
• Mechanical Equipment: motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand-powered augers, etc.
• Measuring Devices: voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, PH tests, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school equivalency or trade school plus at least three (3) years of applicable work experience
• Ability to read and understand written materials and communicate with others in writing
• Possess and maintain personal vehicle, such as a truck, SUV, van, or vehicle with towing capacity and a personal trailer (4’ x 6’ trailer), capable of moving tools, equipment, machinery, and materials for general maintenance and renovation work to and from job sites. In addition to the tools, equipment, and machinery identified in the section above, examples of materials transported include: small lumber packages, 2’ x 4’ x 8’ lumber, bath fixtures, galvanized fence components, 4’ x 8’ sheets of plywood or drywall.
• Proof of liability insurance for personal vehicle and trailer, if applicable
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence
• Must be bondable
A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted when competency in the role is demonstrated. Successful performance on pre-employment tests is required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job. The incumbent must be able to pass any required pre-employment testing.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Ability to hire, train, coach, counsel, and discipline staff
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Safety-conscious
• Ability to handle detailed work
• Ability to work well under pressure, self-motivation, and self-direction
• Ability to work with/without direct supervision
• Ability to become a team leader
HPI reserves the right to change this job description as needed.
The Housing Partnership, Inc. is a non-profit real estate development organization dedicated to creating, sustaining and promoting access to affordable housing of choice. We have a strong focus on building stable communities by providing financial education for a future community of homeowners.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction and supervision of the Director of HPIC, performs a broad range of functions associated with housing development, remodeling and site development, and occupied property maintenance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:
1. Work with the Director of HPIC to ensure proper execution of department goals.
2. Collaborate with the HPI Single-Family Development Dept. and HPIM to ensure renovation/repair work is planned and completed to achieve companywide goals.
3. This positon will perform the following duties:
a. Provide Construction Supervision, including but not limited to:
• During the construction phase, serve as the primary, day-to-day, point of contact for development projects that are constructed by a third party on behalf of HPI.
• Prepare budgets for any type of construction, and seek approval prior to commencement.
• Set schedule for project completion, monitor the progress to meet it.
• Select subcontractors with supervisor for each trade
• Review all workmanship for quality control
• Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; conserves organizational resources. Negotiates for supplies and services with vendors and contractors to achieve best possible prices.
• Obtain all required permits and insurance on behalf of HPI Construction, LLC
• Approve subcontractor invoices monthly to ensure that it meets HPI guideline and completion schedule, if not, recommend corrective action. Approval of the final invoice means the completed work meets HPI standards.
• Tracking budget line items, completion and profitability. Completes projects on time and within budget.
• Assist with draws and providing documentation as required
• Inspect homes and provide the required certification of occupancy when homes are completed by builders for closing with homebuyers.
• In the case of home renovation, complete a preliminary inspection with home buyers and Realtor to discuss present and future condition and be certain all options and upgrades are being properly installed.
• In case of NEW home construction, hold pre-construction meeting with contractor to review all options and selections of home being built by HPI Construction. Ensure that everything is being charged for and that the home will be completed according to the contract.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA rules by all parties on construction site.
b. Visit HPI Developments and see that they are properly maintained, kept neat, cut, secured and OSHA requirements are met.
• Implement strategies to prevent and correct code violations.
4. Complete other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Some work is performed in a business office requiring reading plans/specifications and using a computer.
Frequent visits to construction sites where there may be equipment in motion, may work around noise and fumes. May be outside in wet or humid conditions, in both hot and wintry weather.
EFFORT:
Must be able to be mobile, see, hear and speak. Fingering, handling, sorting and reaching. No lifting required.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:
Equipment typically used includes personal computer, printer, calculator, fax machine, copier, and
paper shredder. Must be able to have access to a vehicle to visit construction sites.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate Development, or a related field. Five to seven years of experience in single-family housing development. Demonstrated knowledge of project development and construction. Strong leadership skills are essential. A combination of education and experience may be substituted when competency is demonstrated.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job. The incumbent must be able to pass any required drug test, background check, and new hire physical examination.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Able to use MS Office
• Professional image in appearance and correspondence
• Ability to prioritize work and organize tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Mature business judgment
HPI reserves the right to change this job description as needed.
The Housing Partnership, Inc. is a non-profit real estate development organization dedicated to creating, sustaining and promoting access to affordable housing of choice. We have a strong focus on building stable communities by providing financial education for a future community of homeowners.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Perform intermediate skilled work at various properties. May be required to work on short notice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:
1. Assures all punch list items are completed on a daily basis.
2. Accurately documents work performed on service requests, including parts, and return to supervisor by end of day.
3. Communicates (via email, text, verbal & photographic) with supervisor to ensure complete understanding of the scope of projects.
4. Routinely performs duties to restore houses to “for sale” or “lease purchase” status.
5. Inspects properties as directed.
6. Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter.
7. Maintains accurate records.
8. Notifies supervisor of parts and supplies that need to be ordered. Follows purchase order procedures.
9. Maintains proper equipment and equipment inventory to ensure warranty compliance.
10. Maintains shop appearance to standards to facilitate quick assessment of supply inventory.
11. Coordinates delivery and work schedules with vendors, contractors and supervisor.
12. Coordinates maintenance objectives with the Supervisor daily and staff, including directive supervision of Home Repair Specialist I as needed to obtain outcomes goals.
13. Performs, and report on, all work according to the safety standards of the company, OSHA and health codes.
14. Performs work area clean-up on a daily basis.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed at various properties. Typically works a normal work week but may be called to work on short notice. May be exposed to dust, allergens, and chemicals that are used to maintain landscape and lawns. Work is performed in varying climate conditions.
EFFORT:
Extensive mobility is required including walking, climbing, reaching, stretching, bending, crouching, crawling. Ability to lift 100 lbs. is necessary for installation and removal of appliances. Ability to operate power hand tools to make repairs. Ability to drive to and from job sites. Tolerance to all extremes of hot and cold weather, snow, ice and humidity.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:
Must provide own basic tools or be willing to obtain the necessary hand tools. Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following:
• Hand Tools: various wrenches, screwdrivers, grips, hammer, snips, sledge hammer, post hole diggers, saws, etc.
• Power Tools: wrenches, grinder, sander, drill, saws, etc.
• User-Moved Aids: wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, stepladders, full ladders, double ladders, etc.
• Mechanical Equipment: motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand-powered augers, etc.
• Measuring Devices: voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, PH tests, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school equivalency or trade school plus at least three (3) years of applicable work experience
• Ability to read and understand written materials and communicate with others in writing
• Possess and maintain personal vehicle, such as a truck, SUV, van, or vehicle with towing capacity and a personal trailer (4’ x 6’ trailer), capable of moving tools, equipment, machinery, and materials for general maintenance and renovation work to and from job sites. In addition to the tools, equipment, and machinery identified in the section above, examples of materials transported include: small lumber packages, 2’ x 4’ x 8’ lumber, bath fixtures, galvanized fence components, 4’ x 8’ sheets of plywood or drywall.
• Proof of liability insurance for personal vehicle and trailer, if applicable
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence
• Must be bondable
A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted when competency in the role is demonstrated. Successful performance on pre-employment tests is required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job. The incumbent must be able to pass any required pre-employment testing.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Significant experience in plumbing, appliance repair, carpentry, and general maintenance repairs
• Electrical knowledge
• Knowledge of safety procedures. Safety conscious.
• Steady and dependable
• Ability to work with pressure of deadlines
• Ability to install or assemble by following instructions
• Ability to be flexible and change work schedule
• Finished drywall
• Travel may be required.
HPI reserves the right to change this job description as needed.
The Housing Partnership, Inc. is a non-profit real estate development organization dedicated to creating, sustaining and promoting access to affordable housing of choice. We have a strong focus on building stable communities by providing financial education for a future community of homeowners.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Perform intermediate skilled work at various properties. May be required to work on short notice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:
1. Assures all punch list items are completed on a daily basis.
2. Accurately documents work performed on service requests, including parts, and return to supervisor by end of day.
3. Communicates (via email, text, verbal & photographic) with supervisor to ensure complete understanding of the scope of projects.
4. Routinely performs duties to restore houses to “for sale” or “lease purchase” status.
5. Inspects properties as directed.
6. Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter.
7. Maintains accurate records.
8. Notifies supervisor of parts and supplies that need to be ordered. Follows purchase order procedures.
9. Maintains proper equipment and equipment inventory to ensure warranty compliance.
10. Maintains shop appearance to standards to facilitate quick assessment of supply inventory.
11. Coordinates delivery and work schedules with vendors, contractors and supervisor.
12. Coordinates maintenance objectives with the Supervisor daily and staff.
13. Performs, and report on, all work according to the safety standards of the company, OSHA and health codes.
14. Performs work area clean-up on a daily basis.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed at various properties. Typically works a normal work week but may be called to work on short notice. May be exposed to dust, allergens, and chemicals that are used to maintain landscape and lawns. Work is performed in varying climate conditions.
EFFORT:
Extensive mobility is required including walking, climbing, reaching, stretching, bending, crouching, crawling. Ability to lift 100 lbs. is necessary for installation and removal of appliances. Ability to operate power hand tools to make repairs. Ability to drive to and from job sites. Tolerance to all extremes of hot and cold weather, snow, ice and humidity.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:
Must provide own basic tools or be willing to obtain the necessary hand tools. Must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following:
• Hand Tools: various wrenches, screwdrivers, grips, hammer, snips, sledge hammer, post hole diggers, saws, etc.
• Power Tools: wrenches, grinder, sander, drill, saws, etc.
• User-Moved Aids: wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, stepladders, full ladders, double ladders, etc.
• Mechanical Equipment: motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand-powered augers, etc.
• Measuring Devices: voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, PH tests, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school equivalency or trade school plus at least three (3) years of applicable work experience
• Ability to read and understand written materials and communicate with others in writing
• Possess and maintain personal vehicle, such as a truck, SUV, van, or vehicle with towing capacity and a personal trailer (4’ x 6’ trailer), capable of moving tools, equipment, machinery, and materials for general maintenance and renovation work to and from job sites. In addition to the tools, equipment, and machinery identified in the section above, examples of materials transported include: small lumber packages, 2’ x 4’ x 8’ lumber, bath fixtures, galvanized fence components, 4’ x 8’ sheets of plywood or drywall.
• Proof of liability insurance for personal vehicle and trailer, if applicable
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence
• Must be bondable
A combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted when competency in the role is demonstrated. Successful performance on pre-employment tests is required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job. The incumbent must be able to pass any required pre-employment testing.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Significant experience in plumbing, appliance repair, carpentry, and general maintenance repairs
• Electrical knowledge
• Knowledge of safety procedures. Safety conscious.
• Steady and dependable
• Ability to work with pressure of deadlines
• Ability to install or assemble by following instructions
• Ability to be flexible and change work schedule
• Finished drywall
• Travel may be required.
HPI reserves the right to change this job description as needed.
HPI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that promotes diversity.
The team at HPI thanks you for your interest!