General Maintenance and Repair Tech (Full Time)

SHELTER, Inc. rebuilds lives one family at a time, by helping them re-establish a home and assisting with the skills and resources needed to live the life they deserve. Created in 1986, we are a community-based non-profit currently operating in Contra Costa, Solano, Sacramento, and Marin counties. In 2025 our compassionate teams helped 3,994 people secure or maintain their housing.

If you’re looking for more than just a job—and you want to be the spark that ignites lasting change in your community—you’ll find purpose here!

Full Time, Non Exempt role

We are searching for a Maintenance Technician for our Permanent Supportive Housing Program, covering up to 4 locations in the Sacramento Market, 3 North and 1 South. This role requires you to visit all 4 sites to conduct maintenance activities, must have a pick-up truck to carry any materials and must have a construction background.

Property and Facility Standards

This is achieved by following procedures established by SHELTER, Inc. and working with vendors, contractors, and property specialist to perform or complete any necessary work.

Maintain basic knowledge in all building repair including; electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry work.

Perform the following (including but not limited to): minor repairs to building appliances and fixtures, repair and change locks, replace floor tile, clear clogged drains, repair or replace plumbing fixtures, patch holes in walls, clean unit interiors, perform miscellaneous carpentry repairs, perform minor masonry duties, interior and exterior painting, build or repair fences, install window coverings, install carpet, install major appliances and light fixtures.

Ensures all vacant unit turnover procedures are followed; Walk the community grounds daily. Handle any emergency that may arise on the property following steadfast policies and procedures.

Resident and Tenant Relations

Promote and foster harmonious relations among residents, tenants, vendors, and the community promptly and professionally as needs/issues arise

Ability to interact with residents and tenants and handle complaints with reasonable discretion.

2+ years experience performing building maintenance including repairs, carpentry, minor electrical, minor plumbing, painting, refurbishing, cleaning, heating.

Working knowledge of building maintenance systems.

Must have basic knowledge of Landlord/Tenant Laws, Fair Housing Laws, ADA.

Basic understanding of habitability issues and REAC inspection training is highly desired

A valid California driver license, reliable personal vehicle, current personal auto insurance as required by law.

A valid California driver license, reliable personal vehicle, current personal auto insurance as required by law.

15 paid holidays, including your birthday!

100% paid medical insurance (Kaiser, Anthem Blue Cross), dental, vision for employees, 50% for your dependents.

100% paid Group Term Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-term disability insurance

Up to $3,000 Tuition Reimbursement a year

Employee Assistance Program

Internal growth opportunities

We value diversity

We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and lead to better outcomes for the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.