Assistant Maintenance Technician

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About Rainey Property Management

At Rainey Property Management, we live by a simple yet powerful belief:
Desire to Inspire
. This core mission fuels everything we do—from the way we serve residents and empower our teams to how we contribute to the neighborhoods we manage.

We Inspire

• Communication by fostering open, honest, and meaningful connections
• Better Homes through high-quality, welcoming living environments
• Kindness by leading with empathy, respect, and compassion in every interaction
• Community by strengthening the neighborhoods we serve
• Excellence through high standards, constant innovation, and impactful work

Assistant Maintenance Technician – Affordable Housing

Location: Las Lomas

Compensation: $23 to $25 Per Hour (Depending On Experience)

Position Summary

As a Assistant Maintenance Technician
, you will serve as the on‑site maintenance leader, overseeing all maintenance operations and ensuring the physical upkeep of the property is performed at the highest standards. This role includes supervising maintenance staff, coordinating with vendors, managing work orders, and ensuring safety, compliance, and resident satisfaction. If you're a proactive leader with strong technical skills and a hands‑on mindset, this role offers the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a high‑impact position.

Essential

Functions Maintenance Leadership & Oversight

• Supervise, train, and lead the on‑site maintenance team; ensure daily maintenance tasks are assigned, completed, and documented accurately
• Monitor and prioritize service requests, preventative maintenance tasks, and unit turnovers
• Walk the property daily to inspect grounds, common areas and mechanical systems, ensuring overall functionality and appearance
• Maintain consistent communication with the Property Manager and Regional Manager on team performance, site needs and compliance issues

Work Order & Vendor Management

• Manage all work orders through the property management system; ensure timely entry, tracking, follow‑up and closure
• Schedule, coordinate and oversee work performed by external vendors; review quality of completed jobs and track warranties
• Obtain pricing estimates and assist with vendor invoicing, purchase orders and material sourcing
• Assist with developing and maintaining repair, maintenance and capital improvement budgets

Technical Maintenance

• Provide hands‑on support in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general maintenance as needed
• Perform and oversee preventative maintenance tasks across all building systems and equipment
• Ensure that vacant units are thoroughly prepared for move‑in, meeting company standards
• Respond to maintenance emergencies and participate in the on‑call rotation schedule

Resident & Community Experience

• Maintain a service‑first mindset in all interactions with residents, guests, staff and vendors
• Quickly resolve maintenance‑related resident concerns and ensure follow‑up communication
• Identify and address any safety concerns or hazards, including lighting, gates, pool enclosures and trip hazards
• Ensure community appearance remains clean, safe and inviting at all times

Qualifications Experience & Education

• Minimum 3 years of experience in property maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role
• Proven experience in general maintenance including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and appliance repair
• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade certification preferred
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Must maintain and use personal tools appropriate for property maintenance tasks
• HVAC certification required; EPA Universal Certification strongly preferred. Additional trade certifications in plumbing, electrical or other building systems may be required depending on property needs

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, delegation and communication skills
• Ability to plan, prioritize and track team progress and work orders
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and property maintenance safety practices
• Proficiency in work order systems and vendor…