Maintenance Manager - Placentia Veterans Village

Mercy Housing; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

PTO 15 days

Holidays

403b with match

Early close Fridays

Early close before holidays

Paid holidays between Christmas and N

Volunteer Time

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Dental

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Mercy Housing is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Placentia, CA to oversee building maintenance, budget, and vendor contracts in collaboration with property management. This on-site role supports preparing units for new residents and maintaining facilities, with a focus on teamwork and operational efficiency.

The position emphasizes managing day-to-day maintenance functions, cost-conscious budgeting, and coordinating contractors to ensure quality work and timely turnover.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in skilled maintenance work.
• Technical expertise in one or more building trades.
• Legally operate a motor vehicle (valid driver’s license and insurance).

Responsibilities

• Patch and paint walls, trim, and ceilings.
• Clean, repair, and maintain appliances.
• Prepare units for new residents, including turnover work.

Skills

Communication

Written English

Math skills

Blueprint reading

Vendor management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Car required

Job description

Build community, hope, career. At Mercy Housing, you'll build a meaningful career creating homes, hope, and opportunity. Join a mission-driven team committed to justice, respect, mercy, inclusion, and personal growth—where your work transforms lives and communities.

The Maintenance Manager will work in collaboration with property management to oversee building maintenance functions, budget, and vendor contracts for Placentia Veterans Village.

We encourage candidates with lived experience to apply. This is an on-site position.

Pay

$27.00-$30.00 dependent on experience

Benefits

• Several Healthcare plans to choose from, dental (includes adult and child orthodontia) and vision
• 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.
• 403b + match
• Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday)
• Early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)
• Paid Time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave and Care Giver Leave
• Paid Life Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Free Basic Dental
• Pet Insurance options

Duties

• Patch and paint walls, trim, and ceilings.
• Clean, repair, and maintain appliances.
• Prepare units for new residents, including completing necessary turnover work.
• Perform routine plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Manage day-to-day maintenance functions.
• Assist with maintenance budget oversight.
• Coordinate and manage vendor contracts in collaboration with the property management team.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in skilled maintenance work.
• Technical expertise in one or more building trade.
• Legally operate a motor vehicle (valid driver's license and insurance).

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certifications.

Knowledge And Skills

• Work in a collaborative manner and in a team environment. Define and solve problems.
• Comprehend and communicate in the English language, both orally and in writing. Present information to groups of people.
• Perform basic math and understand measurement systems used in the trade.
• Read and interpret electrical, plumbing, and mechanical diagrams and blueprints. Draft make working sketches. Use maintenance, trade, and testing equipment and tools.
• Effectively oversee work progress of vendors or outside contractors.

This is a brief description summarizing the abilities and skills needed for the position.