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Action Property Management

HOA property management and resident services

Assistant General Manager

Full-Time
$80k - $100k/yr
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Sacramento, CA, USA
In Person
Real EstateReal Estate Property Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in hospitality, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
  • At least 3–5 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years of supervisory experience in property management and/or hotels, is required.
  • Luxury experience is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other PC-based programs is required for daily duties.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication is required.
  • Must be responsive, flexible, and eager to take initiative.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines is required.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships is required.
  • Must attend board meetings as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Manage office operations, including correspondence, scheduling, and supply orders.
  • Assist with board and annual meeting preparations, including agendas, notices, reports, and minutes.
  • Maintain vendor files, insurance certifications, and compliance records.
  • Update association profiles, calendars, contracts, website, and communication platforms.
  • Process electricity charges and coordinate billing with Accounts Receivable.
  • Support the General Manager with Action List updates and other assigned tasks.
  • Liaise with the Architectural Review Committee, schedule meetings, and take minutes.
  • Communicate with homeowners regarding construction approvals, monitor progress, and handle deposits and refunds.
  • Coordinate inspections and sound testing as needed.
  • Address resident concerns and complaints.
  • Issue access devices and assist new owners with registration.
  • Supervise, train, and schedule front desk and access control staff.
  • Provide backup support for front desk staff when needed.
  • Process accounts receivable and service charge forms.
  • Review and approve invoices and follow up on past-due balances.
  • Prepare the monthly Delinquency Report.
  • Serve as Manager on Duty in the General Manager’s absence.
  • Conduct routine inspections of common areas and create work orders as needed.
  • Review daily reports and ensure proper filing and distribution.
Desired Qualifications
  • Luxury experience.
  • A bachelor's degree in hospitality, business administration, or a related field.

About the company

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Action Property Management

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Action Life (Action Property Management) manages homeowner associations in California, serving single-family homes, PUDs, condominiums, townhomes, and urban communities. It earns revenue via service fees from HOAs and developers. Its products are a suite of property-management services that cover financials and resident management, including bill pay, autopay, eStatements, ledger management, payment history tracking, board portal access, document management, action lists, directors' reports, financial reporting, work orders, resident management, and non-compliance tracking. The company differentiates itself by being the largest privately owned HOA management firm in California with strong client retention and positive resident scorecards. Its goal is to improve residents’ living experiences through efficient, high-quality management and service delivery.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Irvine, California

Founded

1984

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 BBB named Action Property Management a Torch Awards for Ethics finalist.
  • February 2026 Great Place to Work certified Action for the second straight year.
  • August 2025 brand refresh modernized Action’s website and materials for growth.

What critics are saying

  • October 2025 data-breach investigations allege unauthorized access to Action’s network and resident data.
  • June 2026 Indeed reviews criticize biased managers and inconsistent policies, hurting retention.
  • A second breach would trigger board defections across California renewals in 2026–2027.

What makes Action Property Management unique

  • Action manages Millennium Tower San Francisco’s Forbes VERIFIED luxury residences in 2026.
  • Its January 2026 Zendesk AI rollout cut first response times 81 percent.
  • Action Life supports hundreds of HOAs with association-specific resident portals and knowledge bases.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Vacation
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Gym Membership
  • Phone/Internet Stipend
  • Home Office Stipend
  • Conference Attendance Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

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1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
Action Property Management
Mar 1st, 2026
Action Property Management leader Carla Gatza earns Global Recognition for workplace excellence.

Action Property Management leader Carla Gatza earns Global Recognition for workplace excellence. Irvine, CA - March 2026 Carla Gatza, Senior Vice President of People & Culture at Action Property Management, has been awarded a 2026 Global Recognition Award in the leadership category, highlighting her impact on workplace culture and organizational performance. The award recognizes Gatza's disciplined leadership approach and her ability to build high-performing teams through a people-first strategy that delivers measurable results. Evaluators noted her consistent execution across leadership fundamentals, including strategy, employee engagement, and ethical decision-making. A leadership model built on results. Gatza stood out among candidates by achieving top scores across all three core evaluation areas: vision and strategy implementation, the ability to inspire and motivate, and integrity in leadership. Each category received the highest possible rating, placing her among a select group of leaders recognized for comprehensive excellence. Her leadership has translated into tangible outcomes at Action Property Management, most notably in employee retention. Under her direction, the company has achieved a manager retention rate four times higher than the industry average, a significant benchmark in an industry often challenged by burnout and turnover. Redefining workplace culture in HOA Management. Within the homeowners association industry, stability at the manager level directly impacts community experience. Gatza's approach focuses on aligning talent with purpose, ensuring team members are placed in roles where they can succeed and grow. Rather than treating company values as abstract ideals, she has embedded them into daily operations as measurable standards. This structure is reinforced through ongoing feedback, mentorship, and professional development programs that support long-term career growth. Her framework emphasizes a balance of accountability and trust, creating an environment where employees are empowered while still held to clear performance expectations. From culture to community impact. The effects of Gatza's leadership extend beyond the workplace. Strong internal culture has enabled Action Property Management to deliver more consistent, reliable service to the communities it manages. In an industry where turnover can disrupt board relationships and resident experience, this level of organizational stability provides a competitive advantage and strengthens long-term community outcomes. As one award spokesperson noted, Gatza's leadership reflects a model where individuals are "trusted to lead" and motivated to perform at their highest level. Setting a new standard. The Global Recognition Awards uses a structured evaluation model to compare candidates across industries, focusing on sustained impact rather than isolated achievements. Gatza's recognition underscores a broader shift in leadership standards, where culture, performance, and people development are increasingly seen as interconnected drivers of success. For Action Property Management, the recognition reinforces a core belief: investing in people is not a supporting strategy. It is the strategy.