Maintenance and Groundskeeper (Shorebreeze II)

MidPen Housing•Mountain View, CA

About The Position

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. Property Name: Shorebreeze II 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.

Requirements

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.
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
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
High School diploma or GED is required
One year of experience with maintenance, landscape and irrigation systems

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 and performs other duties as assigned