Maintenance Lead — Lead Maintenance for Affordable Housing

MidPen Housing Corporation; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement

Education Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Wellness Days

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Job summary

MidPen Housing Corp. is seeking a Maintenance Lead for Sunset Creek, Sunset Pines, and Fair Haven Commons in California.

You will oversee daily maintenance operations, schedule staff, and manage vendors to ensure safe, clean, and compliant housing environments for residents and staff. The role requires experience supervising teams and coordinating repairs across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting, with a focus on move-ins/outs and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a team and vendors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic computer applications
• Ability to coach, mentor, and build positive relationships with staff, residents, and vendors
• Knowledge of affordable housing inspections (REAC, TCAC, MOR) and regulatory compliance
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Capable of performing physically demanding tasks and working in varied weather conditions
• Commitment to MidPen’smission, values, and adherence to safety and housing regulations

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance operations, including staff scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Identify and manage vendor selection and oversight of vendor work, including getting and reviewing bids
• Perform and oversee repairs in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and appliance maintenance.
• Prepare units for move-ins, move-outs, and annual inspections;maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Ensure cleanliness of common areas and assist with custodial duties as needed.
• Manage inventory, equipment, and supply procurement; maintain manuals and parts lists.
• Coordinate contractor work, bids, and ensure compliance with safety, Fair Housing, and company standards.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs and monitor property conditions for safety and upkeep.
• Participate in on-call rotations for emergency coverage and complete required certifications and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Office software

Staff coaching

Vendor coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

MidPen Housing Corp. is seeking a Maintenance Lead for Sunset Creek, Sunset Pines, and Fair Haven Commons in California.

You will oversee daily maintenance operations, schedule staff, and manage vendors to ensure safe, clean, and compliant housing environments for residents and staff. The role requires experience supervising teams and coordinating repairs across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting, with a focus on move-ins/outs and preventive maintenance.