Maintenance Technician - Arbor Square

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.

In the realm of property management, Rainey Property Management stands as a beacon of excellence. We offer a comprehensive range of services finely tuned to the distinct requirements of multifamily communities and affordable housing programs.

With an unwavering commitment to enhancing property values, maximizing returns, and fostering vibrant communities, we dedicate ourselves to delivering tailored solutions that not only meet but exceed the expectations of property owners.

At Rainey, we don’t just manage properties — we inspire change, build community, and create places people are proud to call home.

Maintenance Technician

Location: Arbor Square - Lompoc, California

Compensation: $22-$25 Per Hour

Position Summary

As a Maintenance Technician at one of our affordable housing communities, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the functionality, safety, and comfort of our properties. From daily service requests to preventative maintenance, you’ll support the community by delivering responsive, high-quality work while upholding our company values.

If you're a hands-on, solutions-focused technician with experience in multifamily housing, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Essential Functions

General Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform a wide range of maintenance tasks including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repairs.
• Promptly respond to resident work orders and ensure repairs are completed professionally and efficiently.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and determine the appropriate repair methods.
• Replace and install fixtures such as faucets, outlets, lightbulbs, locks, and cabinets.
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to resident concerns with professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to timely resolution.
• Accurately manage work orders by closing, editing, and notating each request in the property management system to ensure clear documentation and timely follow-up.

Preventative Maintenance

• Conduct regular inspections of property systems including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks to extend equipment life and minimize breakdowns.
• Identify safety hazards and report larger concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.

Unit Turnovers

• Prepare vacant units for new residents by completing repairs, painting, deep cleaning, and appliance checks.
• Ensure all units meet company standards before move-in by conducting final walk-throughs.

Common Area Maintenance

• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of all shared spaces including hallways, lobbies, community amenities, and grounds.
• Perform light groundskeeping, trash pickup, and seasonal upkeep tasks as needed.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow OSHA safety protocols and company guidelines for tool and equipment usage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workspace.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours maintenance emergencies.
• Perform after-hours emergency on-call coverage as scheduled.
• Be observant for any problems that could be a hazard or potentially dangerous situation for residents, staff, or the public (e.g., pool gates, fencing, lighting, trip hazards, etc.).
• Use small hand tools, gas-powered tools, blowers, power washers, brooms, ladders, scrub brushes, and cleaning solvents, while following proper safety procedures and using required PPE.
• Must have reliable transportation to report to work as scheduled and to respond to emergency on-call maintenance needs.
• Always display a service-oriented mindset, maintaining professionalism, courtesy, and diplomacy with residents, team members, vendors, and guests.
• Ensure excellent service standards are met to maintain a high level of resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+ years of hands-on property maintenance experience (affordable housing experience a plus)
• Training or certification in building systems, HVAC, or trades preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills across multiple trade areas
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with property management systems or work order tracking software is a plus

Preferred Certifications

• HVAC Certification
• EPA Certification for refrigerant handling

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role requires regular physical activity and the ability to safely perform maintenance tasks both indoors and outdoors. You must be able to:

• Be exposed to constant activity that requires intermittent standing, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving/carrying (up to 50 lbs.), climbing ladders/stairs, and walking on rooftops
• Operate small-motorized equipment requiring manual dexterity (e.g., repetitive hand/wrist, gripping, and elbow motion)
• Maintain normal hearing, vision, color discrimination, and depth perception to operate equipment safely
• Wear appropriate PPE including goggles, gloves, and masks
• Adapt to routine procedures with occasional deviation as needed
• Maintain excellent public-facing and interpersonal skills
• Work in various outdoor conditions including heat, cold, damp, and rain
• Manage occasional exposure to common property maintenance hazards such as chemicals, machinery, and power tools
• Minimize risk through adherence to safety training and company procedures
• Consistently demonstrate punctuality and reliable attendance

Contact your HR team for the full Physical Demands Analysis.

Benefits & Compensation

Rainey Property Management offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Pay : $22 - $25 Per Hour
• Shared Property Commissions
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Career development opportunities
• A supportive and mission-driven team culture

Apply Today

Be a part of something bigger—join a team that believes in building homes, communities, and lives that inspire.
Apply now through our online portal.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Rainey Property Management may add or change responsibilities in order to meet business and organizational needs. Employees must meet qualification standards that are job-related and consistent with business necessity and must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.