Maintenance Area Lead (Sonoma Region)

About MidPen

MidPen builds communities that change lives. Founded in 1970, we focus on providing safe, affordable housing to those in need, fostering stability and opportunity, and creating diverse, harmonious communities.

We manage over 130 properties in 12 Northern California counties, home to 20,000 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We are recognized as one of the nation's leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing.

Maintenance Area Lead (Sonoma Region)

The Maintenance Area Lead oversees properties in the Sonoma Region, providing hands-on maintenance support and operational leadership. This role works closely with the Regional Maintenance Supervisor (RMS), Property Management, and site teams.

• 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.
• Aids community staff and the 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 absences.
• 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.
• Supports and coordinates maintenance duties, including electrical, plumbing, glass, tile, lock, painting, grounds, and irrigation repairs.
• Ensures 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.
• Prepares 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

• 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.
• Three years of supervisory experience with demonstrated knowledge in overseeing work crews and apartment turnovers at multiple sites.
• 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).
• 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.
• The 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

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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.