Maintenance and Groundskeeper (Moonridge)

MidPen Housing Corporation; Half Moon Bay (CA); On-site; USD 29,673 - 33,379; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Investment

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A leading non-profit housing organization in Half Moon Bay, California, seeks a Maintenance Groundskeeper responsible for the overall maintenance of the property, including light repairs and outdoor upkeep. Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED and be fluent in both English and Spanish. The role demands physical stamina, adherence to safety regulations, and a commitment to the organization's mission. Competitive hourly pay range is offered, along with benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must perform essential functions satisfactorily.
• Requires moderate to high physical activity.
• Ability to stoop, kneel and manage heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with move-ins, move-outs, and inspections.
• Perform light maintenance including repairs.
• Maintain outdoor areas and clean common spaces.

Skills

Basic knowledge of OSHA regulation

Ability to lift 75 pounds and scale ladders

Reliable knowledge of utility routing

Commitment to the Mission and Values

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

One year of experience with maintenance

Job description

About MidPen

At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect.

We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation's leading non‑profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 130 properties is home to 20,000 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity.

MidPen is, once again, proud to be certified as an official Great Place to Work® in 2025.

Property Name: Moonridge

Maintenance Groundskeeper

Under the supervision of the Community Manager and/or Maintenance Lead, the Maintenance Groundskeeper is responsible for the overall maintenance of the property.

Responsibilities

• Assists with move‑ins, move‑outs, annual inspections, and preparing vacant units for re‑occupancy
• Performs light maintenance: electrical, plumbing, painting, and minor repairs (e.g., glass, tile, locks)
• Maintains inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies
• Cleans common areas including laundry rooms, restrooms, offices, and hallways
• Maintains outdoor areas: picks up ground debris daily, sweeps sidewalks and parking lots, trims shrubs, and removes weeds
• Monitors and reports grounds conditions, completes routine groundskeeping logs, and ensures exterior areas are safe and presentable
• Participates in emergency standby schedule (evenings, weekends, holidays)
• Complies with safety policies and performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of OSHA regulation
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and scale ladders
• Have reliable knowledge of all utility routing and cut‑offs, including shop and storage rooms, and ensure equipment is secure.
• Commitment to the Mission and Values of MidPen Services and MidPen Housing

Physical Requirements

• This position is considered moderately to highly physical and requires a lot of standing, bending, lifting and walking
• Able to stoop, kneel, carry, push and pull, ascend/descend stairs, climb on ladders, climb on roofs, and crawl in confined spaces on a regular basis
• The ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to hear, speak and read

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED is required
• One year of experience with maintenance, landscape and irrigation systems

Pay Range

$21.54 – $24.23 hourly – Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish required

Benefits and Compensation (see here for full details)

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Investment
• Employee Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits
• EAP Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Wellness Days

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please notify your recruiter.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.