Join the PSHH Team!
We are always searching for passionate individuals to help move our mission forward. PSHH offers many rewarding opportunities to strengthen your career while making a difference. When you join our team, you are entering a culture of respect, collaboration, integrity, and professionalism.
We seek ambitious candidates who identify with our mission and are eager to contribute to the success of our team. Does this sound like you? Spend this season of your career building resilient communities with us!
To apply, send your resume to hr@pshhc.org and complete our online application, linked below.
Arroyo Grande, CA
People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is looking to hire a motivated and experienced Maintenance Technician I to maintain and overlook a 36 unit property in Arroyo Grande. This individual will also rove and provide assistance to four other sites located around the Five Cities area.
With a mission to build affordable homes and site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People’s Self-Help Housing is the longest-serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low-income working families, farmworkers, seniors, and veterans, and we provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote health, education, and connections to community-based resources.
This is a full time position (40 hours per week, 5 days per week).
Salary DOE, with a very competitive benefit package including:
- Employer-paid Medical/Dental/ Vision, LTD/ STD
- Pension Profit Sharing Plan
- Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
- Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
- An excellent supportive staff and work environment.
Responsibilities
- Walk interior and exterior sidewalks on a daily basis, removing debris and trash, washing the sidewalks, curbs, and gutters as needed, and checking the fencing for any required repairs.
- Clean, paint, and repair vacant units consistent with PSHH policy and procedures.
- Review all work orders on a daily basis through the Yardi system and make repairs for tenants after notification of entry if the repair does not require an outside vendor.
- Determine if any items requiring repair are covered by warranty and contact the manufacturer or contractor for repairs if they are covered by warranty.
- Determine if any repair items are resident-caused and notify the property manager.
- Maintain parts and supply inventory. Order the necessary parts, appliances, etc.
- Complete periodic inspections of units in coordination with the facilities manager.
- Be present at various inspections and prepare inspection reports as requested.
- Conduct preventative maintenance for building systems and equipment as prescribed in the property preventative maintenance plan.
- Notify the property manager of any tenant violations.
- Clean dumpster areas and make sure the gates are closed when not in active use.
- Ensure that rain gutters are free of debris.
- Repair washers and dryers as needed or notify the property manager to contact an outside repair vendor.
- Repair and change locks as needed and manage tenant lockouts.
- Unlock and lock the driveway gates per the approved schedule for sites with security gates.
- Work within the approved budget for each site in coordination with the maintenance supervisor and property manager.
- Other tasks are assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 years maintenance or construction experience required.
- Yardi or similar work order software experience required.
- Will be required to pass pre-employment physical.
- Microsoft Office and general computer proficiency are highly required.
- Ability to operate light equipment and hand tools used in maintenance and repair required.
- Valid CA driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk 7-8 hours daily, bend, squat, reach.
- Willing to travel to different properties for coverage, after hour calls, and emergency repairs.
Starting Compensation Range: $21.00- $28.00 an hour (final salary or hourly rate will be determined based on experience and skills)
To apply, send resume to:
• Email: hr@pshhc.org
• Fax: 805.544.1901
• Mail: Attn: HR, 1060 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Santa Barbara, CA
People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is looking to hire a motivated and experienced Maintenance Technician I to maintain our Santa Barbara properties.
With a mission to build affordable homes and site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People’s Self-Help Housing is the longest-serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low-income working families, farmworkers, seniors, and veterans, and we provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote health, education, and connections to community-based resources.
This is a full time position (40 hours per week, 5 days per week).
Salary DOE, with a very competitive benefit package including:
- Employer-paid Medical/Dental/ Vision, LTD/ STD
- Pension Profit Sharing Plan
- Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
- Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
- An excellent supportive staff and work environment.
Responsibilities
- Walk interior and exterior sidewalks on a daily basis, removing debris and trash, washing the sidewalks, curbs, and gutters as needed, and checking the fencing for any required repairs.
- Clean, paint, and repair vacant units consistent with PSHH policy and procedures.
- Review all work orders on a daily basis through the Yardi system and make repairs for tenants after notification of entry if the repair does not require an outside vendor.
- Determine if any items requiring repair are covered by warranty and contact the manufacturer or contractor for repairs if they are covered by warranty.
- Determine if any repair items are resident-caused and notify the property manager.
- Maintain parts and supply inventory. Order the necessary parts, appliances, etc.
- Complete periodic inspections of units in coordination with the facilities manager.
- Be present at various inspections and prepare inspection reports as requested.
- Conduct preventative maintenance for building systems and equipment as prescribed in the property preventative maintenance plan.
- Notify the property manager of any tenant violations.
- Clean dumpster areas and make sure the gates are closed when not in active use.
- Ensure that rain gutters are free of debris.
- Repair washers and dryers as needed or notify the property manager to contact an outside repair vendor.
- Repair and change locks as needed and manage tenant lockouts.
- Unlock and lock the driveway gates per the approved schedule for sites with security gates.
- Work within the approved budget for each site in coordination with the maintenance supervisor and property manager.
- Other tasks are assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 years maintenance or construction experience required.
- Yardi or similar work order software experience required.
- Will be required to pass pre-employment physical.
- Microsoft Office and general computer proficiency are highly required.
- Ability to operate light equipment and hand tools used in maintenance and repair required.
- Valid CA driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk 7-8 hours daily, bend, squat, reach.
- Willing to travel to different properties for coverage, after hour calls, and emergency repairs.
Starting Compensation Range: $21.00- $28.00 an hour (final salary or hourly rate will be determined based on experience and skills)
To apply, send resume to:
• Email: hr@pshhc.org
• Fax: 805.544.1901
• Mail: Attn: HR, 1060 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Santa Barbara, CA
People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is looking to hire a motivated and experienced Maintenance Technician I to maintain and look after our St. Vincent’s Garden property (as well as assist/rove to other nearby properties as needed).
With a mission to build affordable homes and site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People’s Self-Help Housing is the longest-serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low-income working families, farmworkers, seniors, and veterans, and we provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote health, education, and connections to community-based resources.
This is a full time position (40 hours per week, 5 days per week).
Salary DOE, with a very competitive benefit package including:
- Employer-paid Medical/Dental/ Vision, LTD/ STD
- Pension Profit Sharing Plan
- Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
- Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
- An excellent supportive staff and work environment.
Responsibilities
- Walk interior and exterior sidewalks on a daily basis, removing debris and trash, washing the sidewalks, curbs, and gutters as needed, and checking the fencing for any required repairs.
- Clean, paint, and repair vacant units consistent with PSHH policy and procedures.
- Review all work orders on a daily basis through the Yardi system and make repairs for tenants after notification of entry if the repair does not require an outside vendor.
- Determine if any items requiring repair are covered by warranty and contact the manufacturer or contractor for repairs if they are covered by warranty.
- Determine if any repair items are resident-caused and notify the property manager.
- Maintain parts and supply inventory. Order the necessary parts, appliances, etc.
- Complete periodic inspections of units in coordination with the facilities manager.
- Be present at various inspections and prepare inspection reports as requested.
- Conduct preventative maintenance for building systems and equipment as prescribed in the property preventative maintenance plan.
- Notify the property manager of any tenant violations.
- Clean dumpster areas and make sure the gates are closed when not in active use.
- Ensure that rain gutters are free of debris.
- Repair washers and dryers as needed or notify the property manager to contact an outside repair vendor.
- Repair and change locks as needed and manage tenant lockouts.
- Unlock and lock the driveway gates per the approved schedule for sites with security gates.
- Work within the approved budget for each site in coordination with the maintenance supervisor and property manager.
- Other tasks are assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 years maintenance or construction experience required.
- Yardi or similar work order software experience required.
- Will be required to pass pre-employment physical.
- Microsoft Office and general computer proficiency are highly required.
- Ability to operate light equipment and hand tools used in maintenance and repair required.
- Valid CA driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk 7-8 hours daily, bend, squat, reach.
- Willing to travel to different properties for coverage, after hour calls, and emergency repairs.
Starting Compensation Range: $21.00- $28.00 an hour (final salary or hourly rate will be determined based on experience and skills)
To apply, send resume to:
• Email: hr@pshhc.org
• Fax: 805.544.1901
• Mail: Attn: HR, 1060 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
San Luis Obispo, CA
People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is looking to hire a dependable and experienced Maintenance Technician II to maintain and oversee a 76-unit property located in San Luis Obispo. While this individual will mainly be located at one main property, they may be called to assist neighboring properties in some instances.
With a mission to build affordable homes and site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People’s Self-Help Housing is the longest-serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low-income working families, farmworkers, seniors, and veterans, and we provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote health, education, and connections to community-based resources.
This is a full time position (40 hours per week, 5 days per week).
Salary DOE, with a very competitive benefit package including:
- Employer-paid Medical/Dental/ Vision, LTD/ STD
- Pension Profit Sharing Plan
- Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
- Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
- An excellent supportive staff and work environment.
Responsibilities
- Walk interior and exterior sidewalks on a daily basis, removing debris and trash, washing the sidewalks/curbs/gutters as needed, and checking fencing for any required repairs.
- Clean, paint and repair vacant units consistent with PSHH policy and procedures.
- Upon request from Maintenance Supervisor, coordinate with vendors and service providers for onsite repairs.
- Review all work orders on a daily basis through the Yardi system, and make repairs for tenant after notification of entry if the repair does not require an outside vendor.
- Determine if any items requiring repair is under warranty and contact the manufacturer or contractor for repairs if under warranty.
- Determine if any repair items are resident caused and notify Property Manager.
- Maintain parts and supplies inventory. Order necessary parts, appliances, etc.
- Complete periodic inspections of units in coordination with the Maintenance Manager.
- Be present at various inspections and prepare inspection reports as requested.
- Conduct preventative maintenance for building systems and equipment as prescribed in property Preventative Maintenance Plan.
- Notify the Property Manager of any tenant violations.
- Clean dumpster areas and make sure the gates are closed when not in active use.
- Ensure that rain gutters are free of debris.
- Repair washers and dryers as needed, or notify the Property Manager to contact an outside repair vendor.
- Repair and change locks as needed, and manage tenant lockouts.
- Unlock and lock the driveway gates per the approved schedule, for sites with security gates.
- Work within the approved budget for each site in coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
- Act as a leader among technicians.
- Proactively address issues and identify large projects; make recommendations to Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager.
- Work with Maintenance Supervisors and Property Managers to determine scopes of work.
- At the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, work with vendors to obtain bids and estimates for large projects.
- At the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, work with routine vendors to develop contracts.
- Accompany Property Manager on inspections with investors and regulatory agencies; work with the Property Manager to prepare responses to inspections.
- As necessary, provide direction to Maintenance Technician I.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years maintenance or construction experience required.
- Yardi or similar work order software experience required.
- Experience working with vendors desired.
Starting Compensation Range: $24.50- $31.25 an hour (final salary or hourly rate will be determined based on experience and skills)
To apply, send resume to:
• Email: hr@pshhc.org
• Fax: 805.544.1901
• Mail: Attn: HR, 1060 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Santa Barbara, CA
People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is looking to hire a motivated and experienced Maintenance Technician III to maintain and look after our St. Vincent’s Garden property (as well as assist/rove to other nearby properties as needed). The Maintenance Technician III will also assist with training new skills for the Maintenance Technician I located on-site. Individual must be open to taking after hour calls and completing emergency repairs.
With a mission to build affordable homes and site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People’s Self-Help Housing is the longest-serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low-income working families, farmworkers, seniors, and veterans, and we provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote health, education, and connections to community-based resources.
This is a full time position (40 hours per week, 5 days per week).
Salary DOE, with a very competitive benefit package including:
- Employer-paid Medical/Dental/ Vision, LTD/ STD
- Pension Profit Sharing Plan
- Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
- Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
- An excellent supportive staff and work environment.
Responsibilities
• Walk interior and exterior sidewalks on a daily basis, removing debris and trash, washing the
sidewalks/curbs/gutters as needed, and checking fencing for any required repairs.
• Clean, paint and repair vacant units consistent with PSHH policy and procedures.
• Upon request from Maintenance Supervisor, coordinate with vendors and service providers for
onsite repairs.
• Review all work orders on a daily basis through the Yardi system, and make repairs for tenant
after notification of entry if the repair does not require an outside vendor.
• Determine if any items requiring repair is under warranty and contact the manufacturer or
contractor for repairs if under warranty.
• Determine if any repair items are resident caused and notify Property Manager.
• Maintain parts and supplies inventory and order necessary parts, appliances, etc.
• Complete periodic inspections of units in coordination with the Maintenance Manager.
• Be present at various inspections and prepare inspection reports as requested.
• Conduct preventative maintenance for building systems and equipment as prescribed in
property Preventative Maintenance Plan.
• Notify the Property Manager of any tenant violations.
• Clean dumpster areas and make sure the gates are closed when not in active use.
• Ensure that rain gutters are free of debris.
• Repair washers and dryers as needed, or notify the Property Manager to contact an outside
repair vendor.
• Repair and change locks as needed, and manage tenant lockouts.
• Unlock and lock the driveway gates per the approved schedule, for sites with security gates.
• Work within the approved budget for each site in coordination with the Maintenance Supervisor
and Property Manager.
• Other tasks as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
• Act as a leader among technicians.
• Proactively address issues and identify large projects; make recommendations to Maintenance
Supervisor or Property Manager.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisors and Property Managers to determine scopes of work.
• At the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, work with vendors to get bids and estimates for
large projects.
• At the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, work with routine vendors to develop contracts.
• Accompany Property Manager on inspections with investors and regulatory agencies; work with
the Property Manager to prepare responses to inspections.
• As necessary, provide direction to Maintenance Technician I and II.
Specialized Responsibilities
• Specialized work across a portfolio in one of the following: plumbing, HVAC, electrical,
carpentry, or appliance repair.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor in training of Maintenance Technicians I and II.
Requirements
• Minimum of 5 years maintenance or construction experience desired.
• Yardi or similar work order software experience required.
• Experience working with vendors required.
• Leadership experience desired.
Starting Compensation Range: $27.50- $34.50 an hour (final salary or hourly rate will be determined based on experience and skills)
To apply, send resume to:
• Email: hr@pshhc.org
• Fax: 805.544.1901
• Mail: Attn: HR, 1060 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
San Luis Obispo, CA
People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is searching for a talented Property Accountant who will be responsible for performing accounting tasks to provide accurate and timely financial reports to internal management as well as to external owners, partners, and lenders, as needed, and provide Yardi software assistance to site-based property staff.
With a mission to build affordable homes with site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People’s Self-Help Housing is the longest-serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low-income working families, farmworkers, seniors, and veterans and provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote health, education, and connections to community-based resources.
Salary DOE, benefit package includes:
- Employer-paid Medical/Dental/ Vision, LTD/ STD
- Pension Profit Sharing Plan
- Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
- Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
- An excellent supportive staff and work environment.
- Performs accounting tasks to provide accurate and timely financial reports to internal management as well as to external Owners, Partners and Lenders as needed.
- Reconcile bank accounts for select group of properties.
- Assist Property Managers in posting and reconciling tenant ledgers including managing potential receivable write offs.
- Create journal entries to adjust accounts.
- Perform account analysis on all balance sheet accounts and select income and expense accounts.
- Process mortgage payments for select group of properties including escrow analysis reconciliations.
- Process rental assistance payments in agency portals.
- Perform budget variance analysis quarterly.
- Create and maintain annual budget workbooks for selected properties.
- Process move-out settlements for tenants including bank transfers from trust account.
- Create and maintain annual reporting workbooks for selected properties.
- Assists in audit preparation and manage audit inquiries.
- Maintains accurate and current files.
- Utilizes computer to perform above duties as required.
- Additional duties and projects assigned by the Controller.
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Previous experience managing a high volume of detailed, confidential, and repetitive work.
- Strong proficiency in Yardi Voyager.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Demonstrated aptitude for detail and accuracy with numbers.
- Understanding of GAAP and accrual accounting.
- Strong professional communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with staff and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in-writing.
- Ability to issue internal or external correspondence (letters, memos, email, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- License/Certification Requirements
- Must possess a valid California driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and access to a dependable form of transportation.
- Sitting for extended period, some standing (managing physical files), occasionally driving to and from financial institutions.
Starting Compensation Range: $65,000 – $75,000 annually (final salary will be determined based on experience and skills)
To apply, send resume to:
• Email: hr@pshhc.org
• Fax: 805.544.1901
• Mail: Attn: HR, 1060 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Grover Beach, CA
People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Property Manager to oversee a beautiful hybrid 53-unit community property in Grover Beach, CA. This property will consist of units housing farmworkers, homeless/at risk of being homeless individuals, and low-income housing families.
With a mission to build affordable homes with site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People’s Self-Help Housing is the longest-serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low-income working families, farm workers, seniors, and veterans and provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote health, education, and connections to community-based resources.
This is a full-time position (40 hours/week).
Salary DOE, with a very competitive benefit package including:
- Employer-paid Medical/Dental/Vision, LTD/STD
- Pension Profit Sharing Plan
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
- excellent, supportive staff and work environment.
Part of this position’s compensation includes a 3-bedroom apartment onsite at the property, no smoking or pets allowed (Cleaver & Clark). Due to construction, housing will not be available until December 2025.
Responsibilities
Compliance
- All duties related to processing tenant applications include marketing the property, accepting and receiving applications, qualifying applicants by checking credit and criminal background, previous landlord and other references, verifying income, maintaining waiting list, showing apartments and reviewing lease contracts with tenants.
- All duties related to processing tenant applications.
- Annually re-certify tenants by the effective date.
- Review and prepare for audits from regulatory agencies and investors by ensuring that all internal and regulatory compliance requirements are followed and completed.
- Attend training classes and seminars to stay current with appropriate property-required certification.
- Maintain tenant and unit files in accordance with regulations.
Maintenance/Safety
- Perform move-out inspections with the maintenance manager.
- Ensure settlement statements and other parts of the move-out process are completed accurately and timely.
- Maintain accurate information on vacancies and the make-ready process
- Arrange for re-keying of door locks.
- Process repairs quickly to ensure the unit can be re-rented as soon as possible and assist with periodic inspections.
- Perform move-in inspections with tenants.
- Ensures all turnover procedures are followed and that turnovers are accomplished in a timeframe and manner consistent with PSHH standards and the property’s budgetary goals and limitations.
- Ensure work orders are prioritized and completed according to policy.
- Track preventive maintenance and process purchase requests and approval forms.
- Check community areas and shared spaces for cleanliness and safety on a daily basis.
- Maintain control of keys for apartments and common areas
- Be prepared for emergencies with mapping of gas shutoff valves, water, escape routes, etc.
- Ensure physical standards for each site are achieved in accordance with expectations of the organization.
Resident Management
- Review lease and house rules with the new tenants and instruct on the use of appliances, etc.
- Assist tenants in organizing regular cultural and national celebrations
- Help to coordinate, through department collaboration, self-sufficiency tenant programs and activities.
- Reinforcing leases, addenda, and house rules with proper notices and meetings
Financials
- Help with budget overview, work on early stages of budget development
- Ensure variance reporting is completed monthly for each property
- Collect rents according to policy and ensure benchmarks are met
- Ensure leasing procedures are followed and occupancy levels are at standards
- Process security deposit refunds in a timely manner
- Process accounts payable on a weekly basis.
- Work within the approved operating budget.
- Collect rents, post to database, make bank deposits and maintain tenant and unit files in accordance with regulations and within a timely manner. If applicable, collect laundry money, roll and deposit on a regular basis
- Perform move-in inspections with tenants; re-review lease and house rules with the new tenants and instruct on the use of appliances, etc.
- Perform move-out inspections in coordination with the portfolio manager and/or Facilities/Maintenance Manager. Arrange for re-keying of front door locks. Process security deposit refunds in a timely manner. Make sure any repairs/maintenance needs are made as quickly as possible so that the unit can be re-rented as soon as possible
- Assist with periodic inspections
- Process accounts payable on a weekly basis
- Attend appropriate training classes and seminars to stay current with appropriate property-required certification
- Prepare various weekly and monthly reports as required
- Work within the approved operating budget
- Process work orders by notifying maintenance staff, landscape staff or an outside provider, as instructed, of needed repairs. Track preventive maintenance. Process purchase requests and approval forms
- Maintain a maintenance file for each unit to maintain warranty information, track and schedule preventative maintenance required and performed
- Check community spaces, grounds, mailboxes and parking areas for cleanliness and safety on a daily basis
- Maintain control of keys for apartments and common areas. Assist tenants with lockouts
- Assist tenants in organizing typical cultural and national celebrations
- Property Managers may be required by management to live on site as a condition of employment. This requirement would be determined by factors such as but not limited to local/state/federal regulations and/or what management believes to be in the best interest of the property or the need to maintain property compliance with funders and/or others; the requirements may change from time to time
- Maintain the community room calendar, if applicable. Review the cleaning policy, security deposit and other rules with tenants. Accept and refund deposits for appropriate use of community space
- Work with the Health and Community Services Department, the Portfolio Manager and local agencies to coordinate self-sufficiency programs and recreational activities for tenants, if applicable. If applicable, advise tenants on accessing public and private social services.
- Prepare for emergencies with mapping of gas shutoff valves, water, escape routes, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) may be required and is always highly preferred
- HUD Certified or able to pass certification
- YARDI property management software highly desirable
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Word and Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with people of all cultures and economic status
- Ability to provide professional and courteous customer service
- Works collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines autonomously
- Experience working in an office environment and using office equipment
- Affordable property management experience preferred (USDA, TCAC, HOME and/or HUD)
- Proven ability and experience maintaining confidentiality with proprietary company information and personal client information.
- Light lifting (up to 20 pounds), walking, bending and squatting for short periods
Starting Compensation Range: $21.00 – $28.00 an hour (final salary rate will be determined based on experience and skills).
To apply, send resume to:
• Email: hr@pshhc.org
• Fax: 805.544.1901
• Mail: Attn: HR, 1060 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Oxnard, CA
People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Property Manager to oversee a brand new 90 unit tax credit property called Cypress Place with 43 units set aside for Farm Workers. The unit mix will be 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom units.
With a mission to build affordable homes with site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People’s Self-Help Housing is the longest-serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low-income working families, farm workers, seniors, and veterans and provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote health, education, and connections to community-based resources.
This is a full-time position (40 hours/week).
Salary DOE, with a very competitive benefit package including:
- Employer-paid Medical/Dental/Vision, LTD/STD
- Pension Profit Sharing Plan
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
- excellent, supportive staff and work environment.
Part of this position’s compensation includes a 3-bedroom apartment onsite at the property, no smoking or pets allowed (Cypress Place). However, the unit will not be available until property construction is completed around December 2025 or January 2026.
Responsibilities
Compliance
- All duties related to processing tenant applications include marketing the property, accepting and receiving applications, qualifying applicants by checking credit and criminal background, previous landlord and other references, verifying income, maintaining waiting list, showing apartments and reviewing lease contracts with tenants.
- All duties related to processing tenant applications.
- Annually re-certify tenants by the effective date.
- Review and prepare for audits from regulatory agencies and investors by ensuring that all internal and regulatory compliance requirements are followed and completed.
- Attend training classes and seminars to stay current with appropriate property-required certification.
- Maintain tenant and unit files in accordance with regulations.
Maintenance/Safety
- Perform move-out inspections with the maintenance manager.
- Ensure settlement statements and other parts of the move-out process are completed accurately and timely.
- Maintain accurate information on vacancies and the make-ready process
- Arrange for re-keying of door locks.
- Process repairs quickly to ensure the unit can be re-rented as soon as possible and assist with periodic inspections.
- Perform move-in inspections with tenants.
- Ensures all turnover procedures are followed and that turnovers are accomplished in a timeframe and manner consistent with PSHH standards and the property’s budgetary goals and limitations.
- Ensure work orders are prioritized and completed according to policy.
- Track preventive maintenance and process purchase requests and approval forms.
- Check community areas and shared spaces for cleanliness and safety on a daily basis.
- Maintain control of keys for apartments and common areas
- Be prepared for emergencies with mapping of gas shutoff valves, water, escape routes, etc.
- Ensure physical standards for each site are achieved in accordance with expectations of the organization.
Resident Management
- Review lease and house rules with the new tenants and instruct on the use of appliances, etc.
- Assist tenants in organizing regular cultural and national celebrations
- Help to coordinate, through department collaboration, self-sufficiency tenant programs and activities.
- Reinforcing leases, addenda, and house rules with proper notices and meetings
Financials
- Help with budget overview, work on early stages of budget development
- Ensure variance reporting is completed monthly for each property
- Collect rents according to policy and ensure benchmarks are met
- Ensure leasing procedures are followed and occupancy levels are at standards
- Process security deposit refunds in a timely manner
- Process accounts payable on a weekly basis.
- Work within the approved operating budget.
- Collect rents, post to database, make bank deposits and maintain tenant and unit files in accordance with regulations and within a timely manner. If applicable, collect laundry money, roll and deposit on a regular basis
- Perform move-in inspections with tenants; re-review lease and house rules with the new tenants and instruct on the use of appliances, etc.
- Perform move-out inspections in coordination with the portfolio manager and/or Facilities/Maintenance Manager. Arrange for re-keying of front door locks. Process security deposit refunds in a timely manner. Make sure any repairs/maintenance needs are made as quickly as possible so that the unit can be re-rented as soon as possible
- Assist with periodic inspections
- Process accounts payable on a weekly basis
- Attend appropriate training classes and seminars to stay current with appropriate property-required certification
- Prepare various weekly and monthly reports as required
- Work within the approved operating budget
- Process work orders by notifying maintenance staff, landscape staff or an outside provider, as instructed, of needed repairs. Track preventive maintenance. Process purchase requests and approval forms
- Maintain a maintenance file for each unit to maintain warranty information, track and schedule preventative maintenance required and performed
- Check community spaces, grounds, mailboxes and parking areas for cleanliness and safety on a daily basis
- Maintain control of keys for apartments and common areas. Assist tenants with lockouts
- Assist tenants in organizing typical cultural and national celebrations
- Property Managers may be required by management to live on site as a condition of employment. This requirement would be determined by factors such as but not limited to local/state/federal regulations and/or what management believes to be in the best interest of the property or the need to maintain property compliance with funders and/or others; the requirements may change from time to time
- Maintain the community room calendar, if applicable. Review the cleaning policy, security deposit and other rules with tenants. Accept and refund deposits for appropriate use of community space
- Work with the Health and Community Services Department, the Portfolio Manager and local agencies to coordinate self-sufficiency programs and recreational activities for tenants, if applicable. If applicable, advise tenants on accessing public and private social services.
- Prepare for emergencies with mapping of gas shutoff valves, water, escape routes, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) may be required and is always highly preferred
- HUD Certified or able to pass certification
- YARDI property management software highly desirable
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Word and Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with people of all cultures and economic status
- Ability to provide professional and courteous customer service
- Works collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines autonomously
- Experience working in an office environment and using office equipment
- Affordable property management experience preferred (USDA, TCAC, HOME and/or HUD)
- Proven ability and experience maintaining confidentiality with proprietary company information and personal client information.
- Light lifting (up to 20 pounds), walking, bending and squatting for short periods
Starting Compensation Range: $21.00 – $28.00 an hour (final salary rate will be determined based on experience and skills).
To apply, send resume to:
• Email: hr@pshhc.org
• Fax: 805.544.1901
• Mail: Attn: HR, 1060 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
San Luis Obispo, CA
People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is looking to hire an experienced and capable Property Manager to manage and oversee a brand new 76-unit Homekey property located in San Luis Obispo. This individual will start by working on lease ups and will be located at our corporate company office until the property is fully constructed.
With a mission to build affordable homes with site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People’s Self-Help Housing is the longest-serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low-income working families, farm workers, seniors, and veterans and provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote health, education, and connections to community-based resources.
This is a full-time position (40 hours/week).
Salary DOE, with a very competitive benefit package including:
- Employer-paid Medical/Dental/Vision, LTD/STD
- Pension Profit Sharing Plan
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
- excellent, supportive staff and work environment.
Part of this position’s compensation includes a 2-bedroom apartment onsite at the property, no smoking or pets allowed (Calle Joaquin). (Housing won’t be available until mid July)
Responsibilities
Compliance
- All duties related to processing tenant applications include marketing the property, accepting and receiving applications, qualifying applicants by checking credit and criminal background, previous landlord and other references, verifying income, maintaining waiting list, showing apartments and reviewing lease contracts with tenants.
- All duties related to processing tenant applications.
- Annually re-certify tenants by the effective date.
- Review and prepare for audits from regulatory agencies and investors by ensuring that all internal and regulatory compliance requirements are followed and completed.
- Attend training classes and seminars to stay current with appropriate property-required certification.
- Maintain tenant and unit files in accordance with regulations.
Maintenance/Safety
- Perform move-out inspections with the maintenance manager.
- Ensure settlement statements and other parts of the move-out process are completed accurately and timely.
- Maintain accurate information on vacancies and the make-ready process
- Arrange for re-keying of door locks.
- Process repairs quickly to ensure the unit can be re-rented as soon as possible and assist with periodic inspections.
- Perform move-in inspections with tenants.
- Ensures all turnover procedures are followed and that turnovers are accomplished in a timeframe and manner consistent with PSHH standards and the property’s budgetary goals and limitations.
- Ensure work orders are prioritized and completed according to policy.
- Track preventive maintenance and process purchase requests and approval forms.
- Check community areas and shared spaces for cleanliness and safety on a daily basis.
- Maintain control of keys for apartments and common areas
- Be prepared for emergencies with mapping of gas shutoff valves, water, escape routes, etc.
- Ensure physical standards for each site are achieved in accordance with expectations of the organization.
Resident Management
- Review lease and house rules with the new tenants and instruct on the use of appliances, etc.
- Assist tenants in organizing regular cultural and national celebrations
- Help to coordinate, through department collaboration, self-sufficiency tenant programs and activities.
- Reinforcing leases, addenda, and house rules with proper notices and meetings
Financials
- Help with budget overview, work on early stages of budget development
- Ensure variance reporting is completed monthly for each property
- Collect rents according to policy and ensure benchmarks are met
- Ensure leasing procedures are followed and occupancy levels are at standards
- Process security deposit refunds in a timely manner
- Process accounts payable on a weekly basis.
- Work within the approved operating budget.
- Collect rents, post to database, make bank deposits and maintain tenant and unit files in accordance with regulations and within a timely manner. If applicable, collect laundry money, roll and deposit on a regular basis
- Perform move-in inspections with tenants; re-review lease and house rules with the new tenants and instruct on the use of appliances, etc.
- Perform move-out inspections in coordination with the portfolio manager and/or Facilities/Maintenance Manager. Arrange for re-keying of front door locks. Process security deposit refunds in a timely manner. Make sure any repairs/maintenance needs are made as quickly as possible so that the unit can be re-rented as soon as possible
- Assist with periodic inspections
- Process accounts payable on a weekly basis
- Attend appropriate training classes and seminars to stay current with appropriate property-required certification
- Prepare various weekly and monthly reports as required
- Work within the approved operating budget
- Process work orders by notifying maintenance staff, landscape staff or an outside provider, as instructed, of needed repairs. Track preventive maintenance. Process purchase requests and approval forms
- Maintain a maintenance file for each unit to maintain warranty information, track and schedule preventative maintenance required and performed
- Check community spaces, grounds, mailboxes and parking areas for cleanliness and safety on a daily basis
- Maintain control of keys for apartments and common areas. Assist tenants with lockouts
- Assist tenants in organizing typical cultural and national celebrations
- Property Managers may be required by management to live on site as a condition of employment. This requirement would be determined by factors such as but not limited to local/state/federal regulations and/or what management believes to be in the best interest of the property or the need to maintain property compliance with funders and/or others; the requirements may change from time to time
- Maintain the community room calendar, if applicable. Review the cleaning policy, security deposit and other rules with tenants. Accept and refund deposits for appropriate use of community space
- Work with the Health and Community Services Department, the Portfolio Manager and local agencies to coordinate self-sufficiency programs and recreational activities for tenants, if applicable. If applicable, advise tenants on accessing public and private social services.
- Prepare for emergencies with mapping of gas shutoff valves, water, escape routes, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) may be required and is always highly preferred
- HUD Certified or able to pass certification
- YARDI property management software highly desirable
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Word and Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with people of all cultures and economic status
- Ability to provide professional and courteous customer service
- Works collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines autonomously
- Experience working in an office environment and using office equipment
- Affordable property management experience preferred (USDA, TCAC, HOME and/or HUD)
- Proven ability and experience maintaining confidentiality with proprietary company information and personal client information.
- Light lifting (up to 20 pounds), walking, bending and squatting for short periods
Starting Compensation Range: $21.00 – $28.00 an hour (final salary rate will be determined based on experience and skills).
To apply, send resume to:
• Email: hr@pshhc.org
• Fax: 805.544.1901
• Mail: Attn: HR, 1060 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Santa Paula, CA
People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is looking to hire an experienced Roving Property Manager to oversee a 69-unit Tax Credit property, as well as rove to and provide assistance across six other Tax Credit/USDA properties spanning from Santa Barbra, CA to Ventura, CA.
With a mission to build affordable homes, with site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People’s Self-Help Housing is a the longest serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low income working families, farmworkers, seniors and veterans and provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote, health, education and connections to community-based resources.
This is a full time position (40 hours/week).
Salary DOE, with a very competitive benefit package including:
- Employer-paid Medical/Dental/ Vision, LTD/ STD
- Pension Plan
- Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
- Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
- An excellent supportive staff and work environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance at our larger sites and/or fill-in during site manager absences.
- All duties related to processing tenant applications.
- Travel to multiple properties on a weekly basis, depending on task assignments and deadlines.
- Annually re-certify tenants as well as reinforcing lease, addendums, house rules, etc.
- Review and prepare for audits
- Assign tasks, review and approve timecards for the key holders
- Collect rents and maintain tenant/unit files in a timely manner in accordance with regulations
- Perform move-in inspections with tenants
- Review lease and house rules and with new tenants and instruct on the use of appliances, etc.
- Perform move-out inspections with Portfolio Manager and/or Maintenance Manager.
- Arrange for re-keying of front door locks.
- Process security deposit refunds in a timely manner.
- Process repairs quickly to ensure the unit can be re-rented as soon as possible.
- Assist with periodic inspections.
- Process accounts payable on a weekly basis.
- Attend training classes and seminars to stay current with appropriate property required certification.
- Prepare various weekly and monthly reports as required.
- Work within the approved operating budget.
- Process work orders by notifying maintenance staff or an outside provider of needed repairs.
- Track preventive maintenance and process purchase requests and approval forms.
- Check community areas and shared spaces for cleanliness and safety daily.
- Maintain control of keys for apartments and common areas and assist tenants with lockouts.
- Assist tenants in organizing regular cultural and national celebrations.
- Maintain the community room calendar, if applicable.
- Help to coordinate, through department collaboration, self-sufficiency tenant programs and activities.
- Be prepared for emergencies with mapping of gas shutoff valves, water, escape routes, etc.
Requirements:
- General computer literacy
- Ability to travel 50% of the work week
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Word and Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skill
- Ability to work with people of all cultures and economic status
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) may be required and is always highly preferred
- Ability to provide professional and courteous customer service
- Works collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines autonomously
Starting Compensation Range: $25.00 – $28.00 an hour (final salary rate will be determined based on experience and skills).
To apply, send resume to:
• Email: hr@pshhc.org
• Fax: 805.544.1901
• Mail: Attn: HR, 1060 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Santa Barbara County
People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is looking to hire motivated Substitute Educators who are looking to gain experience in Education and who love working with children. These individuals will assist in implanting our program objectives and reach our goals, to meet the needs of our targeted population. This position will require traveling to Goleta, Carpinteria, and Santa Barbara.
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Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
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An excellent supportive staff and work environment.
- Help implement program objectives and goals to meet the needs of the targeted population
- Support child education based on grade level, schools attended and subjects needing assistance
- Help schedule enhancement program daily tutoring activities
- Help maintain, update and/or create student progress files
- Help monitor participant progress in conjunction with the Educator
- Attend meetings with Regional Coordinator to monitor progress and help refine and create program
- Perform other duties as required by the Regional Coordinator
- Bilingual in English/Spanish required
- Demonstrated ability to work well with children in an educational setting
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
- Culturally sensitive to the target population
- Ability to work well with other Educators, department leadership, and volunteers
- Ability to lead groups of students in different activities: crafts, enrichment activities, or P.E.
- Ability to tutor students, grade K-12, in all subjects
- Experience working with special needs children desired
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must successfully complete the DOJ fingerprint testing and show proof of TB clearance
- First Aid and CPR certified preferred
Starting Compensation Range: $16.50-$19.00 an hour (final salary or hourly rate will be determined based on experience and skills)
To apply, send resume to:
• Email: hr@pshhc.org
• Fax: 805.544.1901
• Mail: Attn: HR, 1060 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Santa Barbara, CA
People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is looking to hire motivated Temporary Assistant Property Manager to assist in overseeing 82 HUD affordable housing units at our Villa La Esperanza property. This assignment will run until October 2025 with a possible extension or permanent position being available after October.
With a mission to build affordable homes, with site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People’s Self-Help Housing is a the longest serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low income working families, farmworkers, seniors and veterans and provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote, health, education and connections to community-based resources.
Temp to Hire position 40 hours/week (6-month assignment)
Salary DOE, with a very competitive benefit package including:
- Employer-paid Medical/Dental/ Vision, LTD/ STD
- Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
- An excellent supportive staff and work environment.
- Be an on-site presence while the Resident Manager is away from the office.
- Answer the telephone and record accurate phone messages. Respond to incoming requests for materials (applications, maintenance request, etc.)
- Handle on-site emergencies appropriately while on duty, by contacting vendors for emergency maintenance issues, and contacting appropriate law enforcement agencies for criminal activity.
- While on duty, take maintenance requests that are not of an emergency nature for submittal to Resident Manager(s).
- Assist tenants with issues brought to the office.
- Report to Resident Manager(s) on any incidents, calls, and maintenance needs which occurred while on duty.
- Other reasonably related business duties as assigned by Resident Manager(s) and/or Property Manager.
- Assist with giving notices for inspections, attend inspections, and complete work orders.
- Assist with the move-in, annual recertification, and interim recertification processes.
- Keep the waiting list updated on Yardi.
- Keep records, files, and office in order.
- Respond in a timely manner to requests for information via phone or email.
- Assist in conducting monthly resident events.
- Assist with the monthly rent process.
- Build positive relationships with residents and coworkers.
- Must have strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, Spanish language is not required but highly preferred.
- Must have strong listening and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage confidential information in a sensitive manner.
- Ability to maintain cultural sensitivity when working with the public and our staff.
- Ability to type 45+ words per minute.
- Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision.
- Proven record of meeting deadlines and manages multiple priorities.
- Strong understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite, program planning and creation of event and program materials (brochures, flyers, etc.)
Starting Compensation Range: $21.00 – $28.00 an hour (final salary or hourly rate will be determined based on experience and skills)
To apply, send resume to:
• Email: hr@pshhc.org
• Fax: 805.544.1901
• Mail: Attn: HR, 1060 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
San Luis Obispo, CA
People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is looking to hire motivated Temporary Marketing & Occupancy Coordinator in San Luis Obispo, CA
Temp to Hire position 40 hours/week (6-month assignment)
Salary DOE, with a very competitive benefit package including:
- Employer-paid Medical/Dental/ Vision, LTD/ STD
- Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
- An excellent supportive staff and work environment.
- All duties related to processing tenant applications including marketing the property, accepting and receiving applications, qualifying applicants by checking credit and criminal background, previous landlord and other references, verifying income.
- Maintain waiting lists, refreshing lists at least once a year through purging of old applications.
- Coordinate with Property Managers to show apartments to prospective residents.
- Review and sign lease contracts with applicants. Prepare new resident file and forward to the Property.
- Review and prepare for audits from regulatory agencies and investors by ensuring that all internal and regulatory compliance requirements are followed and completed as it relates to leasing activities.
- Attend training classes and seminars to stay current with appropriate required certification.
- Maintain tenant files and leasing records in accordance with regulations.
- Proactively work applicant files in preparation for upcoming vacancies.
- Track vacancies from point of Notice to Vacate being received through the unit turn process and have files ready for move in.
- Perform work in accordance with PSHH policies, procedures and standards. Coordinate with third party referral agencies for applicant referrals.
- Provide regular internal reporting regarding vacancies and housing applications.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Leasing experience
- General computer literacy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Word and Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with people of all cultures and economic status
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) may be required and is always highly preferred
- Ability to provide professional and courteous customer service
- Works collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines autonomously
- Experience working in an office environment and using office equipment
- Experience in affordable housing property management and/or leasing highly desired
- Proven ability and experience maintaining confidentiality with proprietary company information and personal client information
- Valid CA driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Light lifting (up to 20 pounds), walking, bending and squatting for short periods of time.
Starting Compensation Range: $24.00 – $28.00 an hour (final salary or hourly rate will be determined based on experience and skills)
To apply, send resume to:
• Email: hr@pshhc.org
• Fax: 805.544.1901
• Mail: Attn: HR, 1060 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Newest members of the PSHH team:
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This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. PSHH makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time of hire.
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