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# Building Engineer - Azzurra at Action Property Management

- **Company:** Action Property Management
- **Location:** Marina Del Rey, CA
- **Compensation:** $39–$42/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/actionlife/cae69515-55b6-4cbd-80a1-1e3884a97899

## Job description

## Who We Are

With a legacy spanning four decades, Action Property Management has become the premier choice for homeowner’s association management. Founded in 1984, Action began with a single client and a vision to elevate ethical and professional standards in the HOA industry. Our unwavering commitment to integrity, and professionalism coupled with our core values of excellence, innovation, and care for people, continues to define us.  Today, as the largest privately owned HOA management company in the West, we proudly serve over 300 communities across 9 offices. Our success is fueled by a team of nearly 900 dedicated team members who genuinely love what they do and are dedicated to helping homeowners thrive and love where they live.

Job Summary The Building Engineer is responsible for maintaining and repairing all common areas of the Association as defined by its governing documents. Reporting to the General Manager, this role ensures optimal performance of all building systems, coordinates with contractors, and responds to property related emergencies, including those outside of normal working hours.

## What You’ll Do (Job Duties)

- Oversee and maintain all major building systems, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, CCTV, fire/life safety, and access control.
- Conduct routine inspections, perform minor repairs, and identify maintenance needs.
- Serve as the primary responder to property emergencies and remain available for after-hours response.
- Coordinate and monitor city/state inspections, permits, and compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Supervise daily activities and performance of onsite vendors such as housekeeping, landscaping, and pool services.
- Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs, annual maintenance schedules, and capital improvement plans.
- Assist with budget planning, track maintenance expenses, and manage inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Respond to resident inquiries, address maintenance concerns, and train staff on safety and system operations.
- Monitor in-unit construction for compliance and support architectural review processes.
- Participate in Board and committee meetings and maintain all required certifications and safety documentation.

## Who You Are (Skills/Experience)

- Minimum of 3 years of onsite high rise or mid-rise building engineer experience preferably in property management, hospitality or commercial property management.
- Familiar with the Uniform Commercial Building Code
- HOA experience is a plus
- Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems.
- Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
- Strong problem solving skills and the ability to respond calmly under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be ability to stand, walk, climb and perform manual labor as needed.
- Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs as needed.
- Availability for on-call emergencies and occasional evening and weekend work.

Education / Certifications

- High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering and or Mechanical Engineering is desired.
- EPA 608 Certification recommended at the time of hire.
- HVAC certificate preferred but not required.
- OSHA 10, Weekly Fire Certificate, Fire Director Certificate, must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
- Arc Flashing Certificate, First Aid/CPR Certificate must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
- Valid CA Driver's License.

## Why You’ll Love Working at Action

At Action Property Management, we believe in creating an environment where you truly love where you work. We offer competitive pay and ample opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, 401(k) with company match, and life and disability support for qualifying team members. We also provide generous paid time off, including vacation hours, sick time, and company-observed holidays for qualifying team members. We are committed to investing in the infrastructure, technology, training, and tools you need to excel in your role. Our relentless dedication to our company values and culture ensures a workplace where you feel heard, supported, and valued.  Join us at Action Property Management and make a meaningful impact.

Action Property Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Supports a Drug Free Workplace. Pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

## About Action Property Management

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Action Property Management is the largest privately-owned homeowner association (HOA) management company in California, providing professional community management services to residential communities.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped, no external funding rounds disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Irvine, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1984
- **Founders**: Jan Lhotka

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Real Estate / Community Association Management (HOA management)
- **Target customers**: B2B – homeowner associations (HOAs), condominium boards, residential community developers, and luxury high-rise properties. Serves both large-scale master-planned communities and single-family home neighborhoods.
- **Mission statement**: "Help people love where they live."

## Products & Services
- **[HOA Management Services]**: Full-service management of community associations, including financial management, maintenance coordination, vendor oversight, compliance enforcement, and board support. Covers community types such as large-scale master-planned, high-rise, new development, condo/single-family homes, and hotel-residential.
- **[SnapHOA Platform]**: Proprietary in-house developed software providing a digital hub for residents, board members, and management teams. Includes communication tools, work order tracking, document storage, and financial transparency.
- **[360° Manager Support]**: Dedicated operational support for community managers, including training, legal resources, and technology tools to streamline daily tasks.
- **[Board Education]**: Workshops and resources to help HOA board members understand governance, financials, and legal compliance.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly available (privately held)
- **Annual Revenue**: ~$38.9 million (LinkedIn estimate for 2025; may not reflect full company revenue)
- **Key Metric**: Manages over 300 communities with 1,000+ team members (company reports: 850+ employees on About page, 1,000+ on Careers page; LinkedIn reports 362 employees – conflicting data)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Privately owned by CEO Matthew Holbrook (acquired in 2014); no external investors listed.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Expanded into Dallas, Texas, adding a new market outside California.
  - Headcount growth of 8.1% year-over-year per LinkedIn (though baseline differs from company figures).
  - 9 office locations across California and Texas.
  - Certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2025-2026 (89% of employees say it’s a great place to work vs. 57% U.S. average).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale with local agility**: Largest privately-owned HOA manager in California, offering resources comparable to national firms while retaining local decision-making flexibility.
- **Proprietary technology**: SnapHOA platform developed in-house, providing a competitive edge in resident and board communication.
- **Ethical foundation**: Founded on ethics and professionalism in an industry historically plagued by unethical practices; this core value is maintained under current ownership.
- **Employee culture**: High employee satisfaction (3.9/5.0 on Glassdoor, 4.3★ rating; Great Place to Work certified). Strong focus on values, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

## Strategic Focus
- **Technology & AI**: Investing in AI solutions and infrastructure security to drive operational efficiencies and improve service delivery (led by CIO Brad).
- **Talent development**: Programs like LeadWell (six-month MBA-inspired leadership journey), Values Ambassador Classes, and bi-annual regional summits to build internal leadership.
- **Service expansion**: Growing geographic footprint (Dallas market entry) and diversifying community types served (luxury high-rise, new development, etc.).
- **Community impact**: Engaging in local charities and global humanitarian outreach through “Action Cares” initiatives.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes collaboration, trust, respect, innovation, and excellence. Values-driven environment with a mission to “help people love where they live.”
- **Work environment**: Hybrid/on-site roles across multiple California locations and Dallas, TX. Roles include community management, maintenance & engineering, hospitality, and college internships.
- **Benefits**: Medical (Aetna), dental & vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO & holidays, birthday holiday off, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, FSA, long-term disability.
- **Career growth**: Four distinct career paths with advancement from day one; LeadWell program for emerging leaders; bi-annual summits for managers.
- **Recognition**: Certified Great Place to Work® (2025-2026); 89% employee approval rating.
- **Glassdoor rating**: 4.3★ (315 reviews) with strong scores for work-life balance (4.0) and culture (3.9).

## Sources
1. [actionlife.com – About Us](https://www.actionlife.com/about-us)
2. [actionlife.com – Join the Team](https://www.actionlife.com/join-the-team)
3. [linkedin.com – Action Property Management](https://linkedin.com/company/action-property-management)
4. [actionlife.com – Great Place to Work News](https://www.actionlife.com/news/great-place-to-work)
5. [jobs.lever.co – Action Property Management Careers](https://jobs.lever.co/actionlife)

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