Lead Maintenance Technician - Affordable Housing

MidPen Housing Corporation; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement

Employee Education Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Wellness Days

Housing on-site

Job summary

MidPen Housing Corp. in California seeks a Maintenance Technician for Sunset Pines to maintain safe, affordable housing. Reporting to the Community Manager, you will handle electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and landscaping tasks while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with three years in maintenance or related fields, strong hands-on skills, OSHA knowledge, and a valid CA driver’s license. You must be able to lift 50 pounds and work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus three years of experience in maintenance, landscaping, or irrigation systems.
• Extensive plumbing knowledge with experience in electrical repairs to appliances, circuits, and fixtures.
• Rough and finish carpentry experience with ability to perform structural and cosmetic repairs.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and landscape maintenance practices.
• Strong coaching and training abilities with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills for work order management and documentation.
• Valid California driver’s license with reliable transportation and current auto insurance.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, work in all weather conditions, and perform tasks requiring climbing and working in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, providing 24/7 emergency maintenance support for seven consecutive days, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform skilled maintenance and repairs including electrical work on appliances, fixtures, switches, and circuits, plumbing repairs to water and sewage systems, and carpentry repairs to structural framing and finish work.
• Prepare vacant units for re-occupancy within established timeframes by completing turnovers, painting, flooring replacement, and installing fixtures and appliances.
• Maintain landscaping and irrigation systems according to MidPen standards while ensuring adequate lighting and clean, secure common areas.
• Coach and provide oversight to Maintenance Groundskeeper staff while assisting with training and development of maintenance team members.
• Coordinate with contractors by assisting in the bidding process, scheduling work, and monitoring completion of contracted services.
• Complete preventive maintenance schedules, maintain accurate work order documentation, and manage inventory control of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist Community Manager with move-ins, move-outs, annual inspections, and procurement of supplies and equipment.

Skills

Maintenance

Landscaping

Irrigation

Electrical repairs

Plumbing

Carpentry

OSHA safety

Coaching

Work order management

Communication

Computer skills

Driver's license

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MidPen Housing Corp. in California seeks a Maintenance Technician for Sunset Pines to maintain safe, affordable housing. Reporting to the Community Manager, you will handle electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and landscaping tasks while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with three years in maintenance or related fields, strong hands-on skills, OSHA knowledge, and a valid CA driver’s license. You must be able to lift 50 pounds and work in all weather conditions.