Maintenance Technician (Homestead Park, Moulton Plaza)

MidPen Housing•Sunnyvale, CA

4h•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

MidPen Housing is hiring a Maintenance Technician for Homestead Park and Moulton Plaza. As part of the Property Management team, this role helps maintain safe, quality affordable housing. Reporting to the Community Manager, the technician performs complex work across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, landscaping, and irrigation systems and supports the coaching and development of junior maintenance staff. The work takes place in a mission-driven environment serving working families, seniors, and people with special needs. The position includes a rotating on-call schedule providing 24/7 emergency maintenance support for seven consecutive days, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The technician also prepares vacant units for re-occupancy, maintains property grounds and common areas, coordinates contracted services, completes preventive maintenance, and supports property operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and three years of experience in maintenance, landscaping, and irrigation systems; property management experience is preferred.
Extensive plumbing knowledge and experience repairing electrical appliances, circuits, and fixtures.
Rough and finish carpentry experience, including the ability to perform structural and cosmetic repairs.
Basic knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and landscape maintenance practices.
Strong coaching and training abilities, with good written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills for work order management and documentation.
Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, work in all weather conditions, and perform tasks involving standing, bending, climbing, and working in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Property management experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, providing 24/7 emergency maintenance support for seven consecutive days, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Perform skilled electrical repairs to appliances, fixtures, switches, and circuits; plumbing repairs to water and sewage systems; and carpentry repairs to structural framing and finish work.
Prepare vacant units for re-occupancy within established timeframes by completing turnovers, painting, replacing flooring, and installing fixtures and appliances.
Maintain landscaping and irrigation systems according to MidPen standards and ensure adequate lighting and clean, secure common areas throughout the property.
Coach and provide oversight to Maintenance Groundskeeper staff and assist with training and development of maintenance team members.
Assist with contractor bidding, schedule contracted work, and monitor completion of contracted services.
Complete preventive maintenance schedules, maintain accurate work order documentation, and manage inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist the Community Manager with move-ins, move-outs, annual inspections, and procurement of supplies and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.