Floating Maintenance Tech - Southern CA

Rainey Property Management; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainey Property Management is seeking a Floating Maintenance Technician to support multiple properties across California. You will perform general maintenance, respond to repairs, and assist the on-site team to maintain safety, cleanliness, and curb appeal.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of apartment maintenance experience and valid EPA/universal certifications. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate power tools as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of apartment maintenance experience.
• Valid EPA/Universal certifications.
• Ability to use small hand tools and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support to ensure peak performance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Complete assigned daily, weekly, and monthly tasks accurately and on time.
• Observe the property and report or address unsafe conditions promptly.
• Maintain the appearance of buildings, grounds, and common areas; ensure safe, clean, and functional spaces.

Skills

Apartment maintenance

Problem solving

Safety-minded

On-site maintenance

Tools

Gas power tools

Power washers

Hand tools

Job description

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.

Floating Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The role will be assisting at multiple properties for general maintenance and capital related tasks, both working with the current onsite team, and filling in when roles are open, or between team members. This position oversees and performs technical & mechanical work that ensures the inside and external buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of the community meet the standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall functionality.

Reports to: Property Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or Regional Maintenance.

• Provide maintenance support to ensure peak performance of all systems to include mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC
• Complete projects/tasks in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner
• Be able to make sound decisions and problem solve timely and effectively
• Complete assigned daily, weekly, and monthly tasks timely and accurately
• Constantly observe the condition of the community and immediately report and/or initiate action to correct unsafe condition
• Physically walk the property on a frequent basis to ensure pathways to units/models, stairways and breezeways, dumpster areas, recreation areas, common areas, grounds adjacent to the road and walkways always remain neat and free of litter and debris
• Maintain the appearance of the building exterior and grounds effectively
• Complete other miscellaneous tasks as assigned
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
• Perform after hours emergency on-call coverage as scheduled
• Be observant for any problem that could be a hazard or potentially dangerous situation for residents, staff, guests, and the public. This includes condition of pool gates, fencing, lighting, trip hazards, etc.
• Always display a service-oriented mindset maintaining courtesy and diplomacy with residents, colleagues, management, vendors, and all external customers

Experience

• Must have a minimum of 2 years apartment maintenance experience
• Valid EPA/Universal certifications
• Use of small hand tools, gas power tools, blowers, power washers as well as brooms, ladders, scrub brushes and various types of rags, different types of cleaning solvents and including use of required safety equipment

PHYSICAL, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. Employs two-person lift when lifting/carrying objects that weigh more than 50 lbs.
• Ability to carry, push and/or pull, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl
• Significant amount of walking throughout the day
• Climbing up and down a ladder
• Ability to work in hot, cold and/or damp environments
• Use of general grounds keeping equipment including, but not limited to leaf blowers, snow blowers, brooms, ladders, scrub brushes and various types of rags, different types of cleaning solvents and including use of required safety equipment
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers and perceives attributes of objects and materials
• All Maintenance team members are REQUIRED to have and maintain their own tools.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

26 - 30 USD per hour (California, USA)