Maintenance Technician | On-Call & Impactful Housing

MidPen Housing Corporation; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Investment

Education Reimbursement

FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commut

EAP Program

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Wellness Days

Job summary

MidPen Housing Corp. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Alma Point in the Foster City area to maintain safe, quality housing for residents.

You will handle electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and landscaping tasks while mentoring junior staff, with on-site duties and 24/7 on-call rotation. The role supports working families, seniors, and residents with special needs in affordable housing communities, reporting to the Community Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years of experience in maintenance, landscaping, and irrigation systems, preferably in property management.
• 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 standing, bending, 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 throughout the property.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Maintenance

Landscaping

Irrigation systems

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Carpentry

Coaching abilities

Work order management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MidPen Housing Corp. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Alma Point in the Foster City area to maintain safe, quality housing for residents.

You will handle electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and landscaping tasks while mentoring junior staff, with on-site duties and 24/7 on-call rotation. The role supports working families, seniors, and residents with special needs in affordable housing communities, reporting to the Community Manager.