Full-Time

Maintenance Technician

MidPen Housing

MidPen Housing

201-500 employees

Non-profit affordable housing developer and manager

Compensation Overview

$22.50 - $25.32/hr

Salinas, CA, USA

In Person

Company-provided housing is available on-site.

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Required Skills
Plumbing

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED and three years of experience in maintenance, landscaping, and irrigation systems, preferably in property management.
  • Extensive plumbing knowledge and experience repairing appliances, circuits, and fixtures.
  • Rough and finish carpentry experience with the ability to perform structural and cosmetic repairs.
  • Basic knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration 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.
  • A valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
  • The physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, work in all weather conditions, and perform tasks requiring standing, bending, climbing, and working in confined spaces.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
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 maintenance and repairs involving electrical work on 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, flooring replacement, and installing fixtures and appliances.
  • Maintain landscaping and irrigation systems according to MidPen standards while ensuring adequate lighting and clean, secure common areas throughout the property.
  • Coach and provide oversight to Maintenance Groundskeeper staff while assisting with training and development of maintenance team members.
  • Coordinate with contractors by assisting in the bidding process, scheduling work, and monitoring completion of contracted services.
  • Complete preventive maintenance schedules, maintain accurate work order documentation, and manage inventory control of tools, equipment, and supplies.
  • Assist the Community Manager with move-ins, move-outs, annual inspections, and procurement of supplies and equipment.

MidPen Housing develops, owns, and manages affordable housing communities in Northern California. As a national non-profit, it has built over 100 communities and 7,500 homes for low-income families, seniors, and people with special needs. Its housing projects are designed and managed to provide safe, affordable places where residents can live, thrive, and participate in their communities. The company finances and oversees the construction and long-term operation of these properties, ensuring quality buildings and supportive management. What sets MidPen apart is its mission-driven approach, long track record (40 years), and recognition for its award-winning developments, highlighting a sustained focus on social impact rather than profit. Its goal is to expand access to safe, affordable housing so that residents can improve other areas of their lives and contribute to their communities.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Foster City, California

Founded

1970

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • San Jose closed an $8.4 million gap for Capitol VTA station housing, April 10, 2026.
  • MidPen secured financing for Capitola's 52 units, breaking ground November 2026.
  • Santa Cruz opened Jessie Street Terrace's 50 supportive apartments on September 4, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Alameda's voucher standoff freezes MidPen's Alameda Point pipeline, crippling 332 planned affordable homes.
  • MidPen still needs about $22 million tax credits for Alameda Point, due early September 2026.
  • MidPen's July 8, 2026 Fair Housing lawsuit keeps compliance and reputation costs alive.

What makes MidPen Housing unique

  • MidPen pairs affordable housing with supportive services, evident at Jessie Street Terrace, September 4, 2026.
  • It targets specialized populations, including agricultural workers at Summer Oaks, July 15, 2026.
  • It wins politically complex infill sites, like Capitol VTA station financing, April 10, 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

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

Company News

Yield PRO
May 29th, 2025
Cienega Heights Brings 80 New Affordable Homes to Santa Cruz County

Cienega Heights is the second phase of a three-phase effort to create affordable homes on nearly 15 acres of city and unincorporated county land; MidPen completed the first phase of 46 homes at Pippin Orchards Apartments in 2018.

Multi-Housing News
Nov 12th, 2024
Oakland Affordable Housing Opens Its Doors

MidPen Housing, in partnership with the City of Oakland and the Oakland Housing Authority, developed the property, which offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments.

Yield PRO
Aug 20th, 2024
MidPen Housing Hires Amy Steadman as Chief People Officer

MidPen Housing hires Amy Steadman as Chief People Officer.

Yield PRO
Apr 17th, 2024
MidPen Housing Promotes Ann Goggins Gregory to COO

MidPen Housing promotes Ann Goggins Gregory to COO.

AOL
Dec 10th, 2023
Midpen gets $2.1 million state grant to help newts get safely to breeding grounds

Midpen gets $2.1 million state grant to help newts get safely to breeding grounds.