Maintenance Area Lead (Bayshore Region)

About MidPen 

At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect.

We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation’s leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 130 properties is home to 20,000 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity.

MidPen is, once again, proud to be certified as an official Great Place to Work® in 2025.

Maintenance Area Lead (Bayshore Region)

The Property Management team is responsible for operating and maintaining our beautiful communities, but beyond that, they are relationship builders and the heart and soul of MidPen. Property Management works closely with our residents, our community partners, and their fellow MidPenners, including close collaboration with our Resident Services team.

Under the supervision of the Regional Maintenance Supervisor (RMS) or Manager, Facilities, Maintenance & Capital Projects, the Area Lead assists, coordinates, directs, supports, and supervises the activities of the Maintenance teams. These maintenance and operations activities support all MidPen communities and their staff. This position is responsible for providing maintenance and technical support, training, direction, workflow and prioritization, work inspection, and quality checks. The Area Lead ensures a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment for residents, visitors, and staff. This position will be in charge of maintenance and inspection activities for 8 – 15 property sites in a region.

This position will oversee properties in the Bayshore region.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and assists in various inspections such as unit inspections, safety inspections and pre-agency inspections
• Assists property staff with planning and coordination of move-ins, move-outs, and any upcoming inspections
• Assists community staff and RMS to identify, prioritize, coordinate and carry out Maintenance activities and work orders for the department
• Performs maintenance duties at various properties
• Provides maintenance coverage during properties’ maintenance staff vacations and/or illnesses
• Supports and maintains inventory control of properties’ maintenance tools, equipment, and supplies
• Maintains, augments, or substitutes for property staff in the cleaning of common areas including laundry rooms, restrooms, recreation centers, offices, and hallways (sweeps, mops, vacuums, empties trash, and cleans windows)
• Plans, coordinates, and assists in typical maintenance duties such as, but not limited to:
  • Electrical repairs to appliances, fixtures, switches, and circuits
  • Plumbing repairs to water and sewage systems including replacement of fixtures, fittings, and clearing of stoppages
  • Replacement of glass, tile, screens, locks, drapes, blinds
  • Interior and exterior painting
  • Grounds and irrigation service and repairs
• Supports site staff to assures work orders are accurately completed, closed, and properly documented
• Assists, supplements, or substitutes site staff to maintain curb appeal and cleanliness, cleans, and sanitizes trash container areas as needed
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly ad-hoc maintenance reports as required
• Assists site staff with reliable knowledge and documentation of utility routing and shut offs
• Coordinates and be a resource to site staff with fire and life safety items and inspections
• Participates in preventative maintenance coverage, training, and special projects programs
• Assists and prepares vacated units for re-occupancy by performing the following cleans floors/ carpets, cleans appliances (refrigerators and ranges), wipes down walls, doors, windows, screens, countertops, cleans bathrooms and paints
• Communicates suggestions for Preventative Maintenance program improvements
• Directs and oversees Contractors and/or Service Providers/Vendors
• Provides input for Long Term Capital Planning to the RMS and Property Management teams
• Protects the safety of residents and staff by repairing, remediating, documenting, and communicating safety concerns
• Performs other assignments as requested

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and three years of experience with property maintenance, vocational trades, such as electrical, plumbing, etc. or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have three years of supervisory experience with demonstrated knowledge in overseeing work crews and apartment turnovers at multiple sites

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Software
• Demonstrated willingness to coach, mentor and support staff
• Develop positive relationships with co-workers, residents and vendors
• Must be able to work well under pressure
• Understanding of affordable housing regulatory inspections (REAC/TCAC/MOR)
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities in order to maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of equipment and supplies
• Ensures all business is conducted in accordance with Company policies and procedures, as well as all federal, state, and local laws and regulations (OSHA, ADA, and Fair Housing)
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and proof of current auto insurance policy
• Commitment to the Mission and Values of MidPen Services and MidPen Housing

Physical Requirements

• This position is considered moderately to highly physical and requires a lot of standing, bending, lifting and walking
• Able to stoop, kneel, carry, push and pull, ascend/descend stairs, climb on ladders, climb on roofs, and crawl in confined spaces on a regular basis
• The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to travel between properties

Working Conditions

• This position will oversee properties in the Bayshore region
• Works in all types of weather inside and outside
• Respond to emergency calls at night or on weekends
• Wears protective safety equipment and clothing as needed
• With proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training, enters common areas and residences to make inspections, critical/emergency service and repairs

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Pay Range

$35.31 - $44.14 Hourly - Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications

Benefits and Compensation (see here for full details)

• Health Insurance 
• Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Investment with Employer Match
• Employee Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits
• EAP Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• 4 Paid Wellness Days

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.