Maintenance Technician

Compensation

$23-26/hour

We're looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team, ensuring safe and comfortable living for residents across 130 permanent supportive housing units for formerly homeless individuals If you're a skilled problem-solver with a compassionate heart, join us and help transform lives, one repair at a time!

• Ensure that the Rosin Court property is maintained physically to meet the standards and policies set by HUD, REAC and by SHELTER, Inc.
• Execute building and unit maintenance, encompassing:
• Repairs: Minor appliance and fixture repairs, lock repair and replacement, plumbing fixture repair/replacement, wall patching, miscellaneous carpentry, and minor masonry.
• Installations: Floor tile, window coverings, carpet, major appliances, and light fixtures.
• Upkeep: Drain clearing, unit interior cleaning, interior and exterior painting, and fence building/repair.
• Coordinate and oversee third‑party vendors or contractors for specialized tasks beyond in‑house capabilities.
• Perform all aspects of apartment unit turnovers, including general repairs, painting, cleaning, and appliance checks, ensuring timely completion.
• Actively follow all safety procedures and identify opportunities for safety enhancements.
• Document and submit recommendations for necessary physical repairs or replacements to supervisors.

• Promote and foster harmonious relations among residents, tenants, vendors, and the community promptly and professionally as needs/issues arise.
• Work collaboratively with internal Affordable Housing Specialists to ensure timely resolution of resident issues.

• 2+ years of building maintenance skill in building repairs (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, refurbishing, cleaning) and knowledgeable in trade practices, safety, purchasing procedures, and building maintenance systems.
• Dedicated to serving all residents with understanding and respect, particularly individuals facing complex challenges such as financial hardship, housing insecurity, substance abuse, mental health issues, and domestic violence.
• Possess organizational skills, ability to prioritize requests, develop successful relationships, always maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and boundaries.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Basic knowledge of Landlord/Tenant Laws, Fair Housing Laws, ADA.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, CAL OSHA Training, REAC Inspection training are a plus!

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel objects. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Access to reliable personal transportation required, including a DMV record that permits driver to be insured under SHELTER, Inc.’s automobile coverage.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Must provide TB test clearance.

• 18 days of Paid Time Off
• 15 paid holidays, including your birthday!
• 100% paid Group Term Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long‑term disability insurance.
• Up to $3,000 Tuition Reimbursement a year.
• 403b with SHELTER Inc., matching contribution.
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Internal growth opportunities.

SHELTER, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

This description is a guide only. Upon hire, you will receive a formal job description.