About the role
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 142 properties is home to 22,800 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.
Property Name: Moonridge
Maintenance Groundskeeper
Under the supervision of the Community Manager and/or Maintenance Lead, the Maintenance Groundskeeper is responsible for the overall maintenance of the property.
Pay Range
$2,500 new hire bonus offered!
$21.54 - $24.23 Hourly - Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications
Responsibilities
- Assists with move-ins, move-outs, annual inspections, and preparing vacant units for re-occupancy
- Performs light maintenance: electrical, plumbing, painting, and minor repairs (e.g., glass, tile, locks)
- Maintains inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies
- Cleans common areas including laundry rooms, restrooms, offices, and hallways
- Maintains outdoor areas: picks up ground debris daily, sweeps sidewalks and parking lots, trims shrubs, and removes weeds
- Monitors and reports grounds conditions, completes routine groundskeeping logs, and ensures exterior areas are safe and presentable
- Participates in emergency standby schedule (evenings, weekends, holidays)
- Complies with safety policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Basic knowledge of OSHA regulation
- Ability to lift 75 pounds and scale ladders
- Have reliable knowledge of all utility routing and cut-offs, including shop and storage rooms, and ensure equipment is secure.
- 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 75 pounds on a regular basis
- Ability to hear, speak and read
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED is required
- One year of experience with maintenance, landscape and irrigation systems
Bilingual in English and Spanish required
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.