On-Site Maintenance Technician — 24/7 Support & Mentoring

Midpenhousing; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided housing on-site

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Job summary

MidPen Housing Corp. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain safe, quality housing across our affordable communities in Northern California. Reporting to the Community Manager, you will handle electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and landscaping tasks, and mentor junior staff.

This hands‑on role supports residents including families, seniors, and people with special needs in our mission‑driven properties; bilingual skills are a plus in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years of experience in maintenance, landscaping, and irrigation, 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

Skills

Coaching and training

Strong communication

Basic computer skills

Valid CA driver’s license

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MidPen Housing Corp. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain safe, quality housing across our affordable communities in Northern California. Reporting to the Community Manager, you will handle electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and landscaping tasks, and mentor junior staff.

This hands‑on role supports residents including families, seniors, and people with special needs in our mission‑driven properties; bilingual skills are a plus in this role.