Maintenance Technician – Onsite Housing & Bilingual

MidPen Housing; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, Vision, Life & Disability

403(b) Retirement Investment

Employee Education Reimbursement

FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commut

EAP Program

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Wellness Days

Company-provided housing on-site

Job summary

MidPen Housing is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Moon Gate Plaza in Salinas, CA. You will handle electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and landscaping tasks, reporting to the Community Manager, with hands-on work that directly impacts residents in affordable housing communities.

The role includes supervising Maintenance Groundskeeper staff, coordinating with contractors, and managing preventive maintenance schedules while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with three years of maintenance, landscaping, and irrigation experience.
• Extensive plumbing knowledge with electrical repair experience.
• Rough and finish carpentry for 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 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

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Carpentry

OSHA safety

Coaching & training

Work order software

Valid CA driver's license

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MidPen Housing is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Moon Gate Plaza in Salinas, CA. You will handle electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and landscaping tasks, reporting to the Community Manager, with hands-on work that directly impacts residents in affordable housing communities.

The role includes supervising Maintenance Groundskeeper staff, coordinating with contractors, and managing preventive maintenance schedules while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.