Housing Assistant, Administrative​/Clerical

Role

The Housing Assistant plays a key role in maintaining safe, sanitary, and comfortable housing for employee residents. This position supports day‑to‑day housing operations by ensuring that all housing units are fully prepared, properly equipped, and maintained in accordance with H‑2A housing standards. The Housing Assistant contributes to a welcoming, compliant living environment for both domestic and H‑2A employees, particularly in preparation for and throughout the harvest season.

Salinas, CA, Huron, CA

The Housing Assistant supports daily housing operations to ensure employee housing remains safe, clean, functional, and compliant. Duties and responsibilities may change or be added as operational needs arise, and this list is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Key duties include:

• Conduct routine inspections of housing units, common areas, and amenities, and report maintenance, safety, or sanitation needs to the Housing Supervisor.
• Support daily, scheduled, and deep cleaning of housing units, common areas, and shared amenities to maintain sanitary living conditions.
• Assist with minor repairs, touch‑up painting, and general upkeep of housing facilities and equipment.
• Distribute supplies, linens, and appliances to housing units as needed to ensure readiness and resident comfort.
• Assist with moving, setting up, and arranging furniture, appliances, and household equipment during unit preparation and turnover.
• Use cleaning chemicals and supplies safely and effectively, following proper handling, storage, and safety procedures at all times.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks related to housing operations, including:
  • Completing and organizing housing contracts, agreements, and required forms
  • Entering and updating housing data in computer systems
  • Using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to track housing assignments, inventories, and documentation
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support housing operations and employee resident needs.

The qualifications listed below are preferred but not required. Candidates who meet the minimum job requirements and are willing to learn are encouraged to apply.

• At least one (1) year of experience in a related role such as housing, facilities, maintenance, custodial services, or a similar field.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.
• Experience working directly with employees, residents, or housing tenants.
• Computer literacy, including experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other basic computer programs for data entry, documentation, and record‑keeping.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, meeting deadlines, and handling multiple priorities.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks associated with housing operations.

• Service-Oriented - dedicated to creating a positive experience for employee residents.
• Team-Focused - works well with colleagues, vendors, and residents in a professional and respectful manner.
• Organized & Detail-Oriented - notices the little things that make a big difference.
• Self-Motivated & Shows Initiative - proactive, dependable, and willing to take ownership by identifying needs and acting on them without always being directed.
• Flexible - thrives in a fast-paced environment and adapts to unexpected changes.
• People-Centered - enjoys working with and supporting others in a collaborative culture.