Maintenance Area Lead (Oceanside Region - Northern California)

Job Description

Job Description

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 (Oceanside Region - Northern California)

Location: oversee properties in the Oceanside Region - Northern California (Santa Cruz, Half Moon Bay, Redwood City, Belmont)

The Maintenance Area Lead provides hands-on maintenance support and operational leadership across multiple affordable housing communities within an assigned region. Working closely with the Regional Maintenance Supervisor (RMS), Property Management, and site teams, this role coordinates inspections, supports maintenance operations, oversees vendors, and performs a wide range of preventive and corrective maintenance activities. The Maintenance Area Lead provides coverage during staff absences, prepares vacant units for re-occupancy, ensures work orders and regulatory requirements are completed accurately, and helps maintain safe, clean, and well-maintained communities. This position also serves as a resource to on-site staff by promoting best practices, supporting preventive maintenance initiatives, and fostering high-quality service for residents.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and assists in various inspections, including unit inspections, safety inspections, and pre-agency inspections.
• Assists property staff with planning and coordination of move-ins, move-outs, and upcoming inspections.
• Assists community staff and the Regional Maintenance Supervisor (RMS) in identifying, prioritizing, coordinating, and carrying out maintenance activities and work orders.
• Performs maintenance duties at various properties and provides maintenance coverage during staff vacations and illnesses.
• Supports and maintains inventory control of maintenance tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintains, augments, or substitutes for property staff in cleaning common areas and maintaining curb appeal, including trash container areas.
• Plans, coordinates, and assists with maintenance duties, including electrical, plumbing, glass, tile, lock, painting, grounds, and irrigation repairs.
• Supports site staff in ensuring work orders are accurately completed, closed, and properly documented.
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly ad hoc maintenance reports and assists site staff with utility routing and shutoff documentation.
• Coordinates and serves as a resource to site staff on fire and life safety items, inspections, preventive maintenance, training, and special projects.
• Assists in preparing vacated units for re-occupancy by cleaning, painting, and servicing appliances and unit finishes.
• Directs and oversees contractors and service providers, communicates recommendations for Preventative Maintenance program improvements, and provides input for Long Term Capital Planning.
• Protects the safety of residents and staff by repairing, remediating, documenting, and communicating safety concerns, and 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, verbal, organizational, and time management skills, with basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and build positive relationships with staff, residents, and vendors while working effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of affordable housing regulatory inspections (REAC, TCAC, and MOR) and compliance with Company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations (including OSHA, ADA, and Fair Housing).
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License, reliable transportation, proof of current auto insurance, and the ability to travel between properties.
• Commitment to the Mission and Values of MidPen Services and MidPen Housing.
• Position is moderately to highly physical and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders and roofs, navigating stairs, and working in confined spaces.
• Works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Responds to emergency calls during evenings and weekends and enters common areas and residences to perform inspections, emergency service, and repairs with appropriate training and PPE.

Pay Range

$34.62 - $38.94 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
• Employee Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits
• EAP Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• 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.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please notify your recruiter. 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.