lead maintenance

leasing agent

maintenance technician

assistant property manager

make ready technician

Tarantino Properties, Inc.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but prospective employees deserve an honest picture of what they may be walking into.

In my experience, this company suffers from a culture where favoritism appears to outweigh performance, accountability, and professionalism. Employees who consistently produce results, maintain positive relationships with their teams, and avoid disciplinary issues can still find themselves sidelined if they lack the right personal connections.

Throughout my employment, I received no formal disciplinary actions, no negative performance reviews, and no documented concerns regarding my work. Despite this, I was informed that leadership was considering "a different direction" while being simultaneously assured that no decisions had been made. During that same period, my position was posted externally. The contradiction between what was being said and what was actually happening destroyed any trust I had in management.

Leadership frequently appeared unwilling to communicate honestly or take ownership of decisions. Rather than addressing issues directly, employees were left to navigate rumors, uncertainty, and shifting explanations. This created an environment where job security felt dependent on internal politics rather than performance.

The company also demonstrated little understanding of the realities faced by working parents. Family responsibilities and legitimate use of approved time off often felt viewed as inconveniences rather than normal parts of life. The message was clear: employees were expected to accommodate the company, but the company was unwilling to accommodate employees.

Compensation and advancement opportunities were equally disappointing. Meaningful raises were rare, and opportunities for growth appeared limited regardless of performance. Hard work was expected, but recognition and reward were not.

What ultimately drove me to resign was not the workload, but the realization that professionalism, loyalty, and performance were not enough to succeed in this environment. A workplace cannot thrive when trust in leadership is absent, communication lacks transparency, and employees believe that opportunities are determined by relationships rather than merit.

I would strongly encourage anyone considering employment here to ask detailed questions about advancement opportunities, leadership accountability, turnover, and how performance decisions are actually made. My experience left me with little confidence in the answers.


The property itself is located on the lovely part of mainstream downtown Houston. Overall the residents are really nice but the managers horrible. This was my training week and I was suppose to roll over and start on Monday as the new full time Concierge. Well since my car was having problems I was having to Uber. No problem that is my issue. My current manager liked to micro manage everything from e-mail ettiqutte, bathroom breaks, and talking about previous employees to me. How unprofessional is that? My supervisor was arguing with her on the phone every minute. Can you imagine how comfortable I was feeling new? The residents were talking smack about her to me (the new employee). Then the big storm that hit on 5/8/2019 *(Thursday) started. I wasn't able to go home. The Lead Conciergewas nice enough to get persmission to allow me to stay for the night. But again I was assumed to work my training shift and normal (So a double with No sleep). No one was there to step in and give breaks. If gone from the desk too long the Assistant Manager would call and want to know where I was. So she micromanages everything. No freedom to implement new ideas. Its her way or G doesn't like it. Yes the pay is good but work envirnment extremely toxic because of her. I went ahead and took an Uber and went home. Too much stress compared to the drive and commitment I have regarding work. It's not worth it. Please do your research when considering this company. You are just a number to these people. Because the managers are quite old and not open to change nothing is ever done. They will continue to get residents here because of location but the managers will always be the same. I didn't need extra stress. I think I did the right thing by walking away while I had the chance.

The owners of the property only care about the money coming in and nothing else.

Property Manager for Tarantino Properties. My day consist of speaking with my staff, checking on their progress before my day actually gets underway. Return any phone calls from residents or vendors. I then begin my day by reviewing any move in's for the day, getting with my maintenance team on any apartment homes in need of last minute touch-ups. I enjoy working with each department, from housekeeping to my assistant managers duties. Even though I am running the property, I want to get involved in their activities and teach each member of my staff something new everyday as well as myself learning something new from them. The hardest part of my job I feel would be when I must step in and resolve any irate resident and resolve their issue(s). I pull them away from the situation and escort them to my office where we can resolve the issue(s). The most enjoyable part of my day is to have a resident that has lived at the community for 17 plus years and say to me, "Tony, you are really making a difference, I can see it. Keep up the good work!" Or my Assistant and leasing staff all getting along in the office, supporting each other makes for an enjoyable day!

What is the best part of working at the company?
The tenants were very excited to have someone to help them. They were very welcoming.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Bugs, Bugs,Bugs…… no help. Very little to no communication. Policies were not supplied. No guidance . Lack of support from upper management. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Horrible conditions, office is full of roaches, toilet didn’t work for the first week of employment. Property is dilapidated. New management doesn’t want to care. Lack of supplies. Upper management is not forthcoming, false representation upon hiring. Never viewed property with any upper management, no policies or guidelines given by upper management. Shameful to say the absolute very least.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
High stress, upset tenants, disgruntled vendors due to lack of communication and payment. Don’t bother trying to care or make anything better it is always ignored or disregarded.

It all depends on the property owner and regional you have. It can be good or bad as far as if bills get paid, if replacements get hired, how much commission is etc. They have normal leasing and renewal commissions for office staff and renewal for maintenance. Regionals also get bonuses, yet employees at the property who do the actual work get none.

Before covid they used to have christmas parties in Houston for 3 days, but only for managers and above. Rest of the employees must work, not even a lunch party for them. I found that not very team like of them and very classist. 

Good health insurance, 2 weeks vacation, 1 week sick time, depending on year 6-7 holidays, however if the holiday falls on the weekend those are gone too.

Raises 3% every Feb., but they will try to give none so you must start asking in Jan.

But in general its a great place to work, really just depends on what property owner and regional you have. Unfortunately, corporate does not seem to enforce a standard onto owners or hardly even their regionals. 

My experience here so far has been interesting to say the least. Just like everywhere else there are pros and cons. The residents are wonderful and some of the directors are the nicest I’ve ever got to work with. Our executive director has been nothing but pleasant with me - but I’ve seen other people after experiencing her “wrath” if you will. I am going to continue to give this place a chance. Really hoping for an amazing team to build - the challenge is keeping good workers- I will say I believe we should be offered more in pay for all we do here at the Barrington- I believe it’s not your typical assisted living. But if you have a good team and are willing to work- it’s a great place- just know- elbow grease- and grit are needed here. 

Former property manager Tarantino Properties is a "GREAT COMPANY" I agree it does have many long term employees which I was one of them, which I could return. Working at Tarantino Properties was a great learning experience. I enjoyed going to the corporate office everyone was always so friendly. 
 

       I am a former employee of Tarantino Properties I was hired back in 1995 I mailed my resume along with a few letters of recommendation, within a few days I received a call to come in for an interview they made me feel very relaxed they are very friendly and professional, I must have done something right after my interview I was hired on the spot.     

The hardest part of the job was leaving.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great atmosphere, management doesn’t hover over you, great PTO and vary family oriented. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Having to deal with vendors after giving them a project and hoping they complete the project in an orderly fashion. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
This company is understanding in matters of the family. People here in the office are vary friendly and don’t make you feel like an outcast. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
9:00-5:00. At my desk all day looking up contractors in city all over the country. Reading and sending out emails to many vendors

Corporate office environment was ok - the staff (average employees were all awesome); the main supervisor over the department was truly awesome.  A typical day at the office was standard accounting, repetitive, and boring.  Managers like to micromanage and babysit everyone to make sure no one is talking too much, etc.  The department assistant manager was a mean hateful bully who liked to belittle people in front of an audience.  I met some amazing people while working there, but it just wasn't worth the overall stress of overworking yourself when they were short staffed.  If someone doesn't hold up their end, everyone else is forced to clean up the mess.

Immoral company that flips distressed properties for a quick profit. Dishonest business dealings, stressful operation hiring under qualified maintenance temps from a temp agency, property managers left to clean up mess after they drive off contractors, unrealistic expectation to turn and lease 20+ subpar units or more per month to minimize loss on their investment, bills and contractors never paid on time, upper managements could care less about management team because they’re short term pawns in a quick flip scheme, lease to under-qualified prospects to fill units and boost occupancy, unethical business practices, immoral regional and VP and just overall vipers.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Lead maintenance 49 salaries reported	$28.82 per hour
Leasing agent 38 salaries reported	$18.29 per hour
Maintenance technician 41 salaries reported	$23.04 per hour
Assistant property manager 31 salaries reported	$22.16 per hour
Make ready technician 33 salaries reported	$19.06 per hour

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