Property Manager

Winner, SD

Full-Time

Worksite: Winner, SD, US

Originally posted: 2026-10-26

Employment classification: FULL TIME

The Property Manager runs every residential and commercial property Jorgensen Land & Cattle owns or rents: rent, leases, utilities, upkeep, and housing for employees and H-2A workers.

PAY  Based on experience 

STATUS  Full-time 

BENEFITS  Health & dental insurance 

PLUS  HSA & IRA match, PTO 

THE OPERATION 

Jorgensen Land & Cattle is a fourth-generation, family-owned farm and ranch in Ideal, South Dakota. Our diversified operation includes Angus and commercial seedstock production, advanced bull leasing and SmartBull programs, no-till crop production, our Lazy J Sporting Club, and our Ideal Soil Solutions brand. 

We raise and market 6,250 bulls annually, most through our bull leasing and SmartBull programs, and manage over 26,000 acres of land encompassing hunting, farming, and pasture land for our cattle. 

THE ROLE 

The Property Manager runs every residential and commercial property Jorgensen Land & Cattle owns or rents: rent, leases, utilities, upkeep, and housing for employees and H-2A workers. The portfolio is more than 60 doors plus H-2A housing across Winner and Ideal, and it is growing. This full-time position is based in Winner, with regular travel to properties near Ideal, and reports to the Chief Financial Officer. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

• Keep one accurate rent roll across every property, including tenant, unit, rent, deposit, move-in date, and balance owed 

• Write leases on a standard JLC lease form and handle renewals, rent increases, and move-outs 

• Collect rent, follow up on late payments, and report monthly to the CFO 

• Fill open units, starting with JLC employees, in line with fair housing rules 

• Create and maintain a standard JLC employee housing policy covering rent, utilities, and what happens when an employee leaves 

• Manage H-2A housing through the off-season, including worker belongings and use of empty units 

• Track employee housing assignments and coordinate moves with the Chief Administrative Officer 

• Manage utility accounts, review monthly bills for spikes, and set up utility bill-backs on new leases 

• Schedule mowing, snow removal, and pest control, and coordinate the right vendor or JLC crew on repair calls 

• Turn units between tenants and walk every property on a set schedule to keep a list of upcoming repairs 

• Serve as the main contact with the local housing authority and help tenants through the Section 8 voucher process 

• Keep H-2A housing ready and inspected each season and manage room assignments across properties 

• Keep furnished units ready for new hires and short stays 

• Support housing grant and loan applications and maintain vendor, insurance, and property records 

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR 

• Must be organized and dependable, with the follow-through to keep many properties on track without reminders 

• Must be clear and respectful with tenants, including hard conversations about rent 

• Comfort with spreadsheets, email, and basic bookkeeping is required 

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel between Winner and Ideal 

• Must be able to walk properties, climb stairs, and check units in all weather 

• Property management, rental, or apartment leasing experience is preferred 

• Familiarity with Section 8 or other housing assistance programs and fair housing basics is preferred 

• Experience working with contractors and managing repair work is preferred 

• Knowledge of the Winner and Tripp County community is preferred but not necessary