Trainee Program Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $50,394.86 - $67,534.06 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1534
Department: Housing Authority
Division: Public Housing
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: 7/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Join Our Team and Make an Impact!
The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) is looking for an exceptional, customer-service focused Resident Trainee Program Lead to join our Resident Services team. SHRA employees have the opportunity to perform meaningful and impactful work for an agency dedicated to providing affordable housing in the most impacted region of the nation.
The SHRA Resident Trainee program provides training in the areas of Clerical, Painting, and Janitorial Services. This posting is intended to fulfill the Resident Trainee Program Lead in the Paint area.
SHRA's mission is to revitalize communities, provide affordable housing opportunities, and to serve as the Housing Authority for the City and County of Sacramento. In addition to being a part of an influential organization in the Sacramento community, employees in this classification are eligible for many great benefits.
Some of these benefits include:

• Alternate 9/80 Work Schedule: Enjoy a two-week schedule of nine 9-hour days with every other Friday off, giving you more long weekends to relax and maintain work-life balance.
• CalPERS Pension Retirement: Secure your future with a robust retirement plan. CalPERS is the largest public pension fund in the US.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical insurance offered through CalPERS, dental options, and free vision insurance for up to Employee +1
• Generous Paid Time Off Package: 12 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of vacation per year
• Professional Development opportunities

This position is Full-Time - In Office in Sacramento, CA. However; the Agency operates on a 9-8-80 Work Schedule which provides work-life balance for all with every other Friday off!
Essential Areas of Responsibility
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
To schedule, coordinate, train and oversee and work within the resident training program, also to demonstrate and perform work along side the trainees at an advanced level, with limited supervision.
GOAL OF RESIDENT TRAINEE PROGRAM
The goal of the SHRA Resident Trainee Program is to develop skill sets that allow the trainees obtain and maintain full time, non-subsidized employment which provides benefits and helps the trainee and their families become self-sufficient. This is accomplished through on-the-job training in the clerical, custodial, and painting disciplines. The program teaches how to become a reliable, productive employee that has a positive work ethic and is socially well adjusted in a professional work environment.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND SUPPORT/GUIDANCE EXERCISED

• Receives direct supervision from the department Supervisor/Program Manager
• May receive functional guidance from higher level staff
• Provides technical and directional guidance and training to trainee participants.

Lead Responsibilities
Lead Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, participating in Resident Trainee Program orientation and training, communicating Agency information, monitoring level of productivity of participants, carrying out and developing quality control procedures, carrying out Agency policies and practices as delegated, coordinating work of program participants including assigning work and setting deadlines.
Training Program Activities
Provides program orientation to program participants, ongoing safety information; models safety techniques; monitors and provides direction for conduct and work attire; monitors and participates in conflict resolution; instructs participants in the proper use and maintenance of Agency equipment and tools; provides training and technical guidance to participants; instructs in proper work procedures and methods; monitors inventory of supplies, materials and other equipment; orders and oversees restocking supplies in work vehicles as necessary; ensures assignments are completed on schedule and within set program standards; schedules and prioritizes work assignments, and oversees the maintenance, cleaning of tools and equipment
Training Program Documentation
Keeps attendance and punctuality records of program participants, monitors and keeps written records of trainee progress, maintains trainee program records and logs of work performed, provides supervisor with progress reports and makes recommendations for program changes as needed. May participate in the selection of trainee program participants if requested.
Program Categories
The SHRA Resident Trainee program provides training in the areas of Clerical, Painting and Janitorial. Services. While performing lead functions, this classification also performs advanced level duties related to the specific program assignment.
Education & Experience
Education and Experience:

• AA degree plus 2 years of relevant experience OR
• Graduation from an accredited high school, or possession of an equivalent certificate or diploma recognized by the State of California (e.g. G.E.D.) plus 4 years relevant experience.

In addition to being a part of an influential organization in the Sacramento community, classifications in Unit 5 - AFSCME are eligible for many great benefits. Some of these benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays
• Agency closure the last full week of December
• 2 weeks of vacation per year with increasing accruals based on years of service
• 12 sick days per year
• Medical and Dental insurance for full family (through CalPERS)
• Free Vision insurance for up to Employee + 1
• CalPERS Pension Retirement
• $10,000 life insurance
• Downtown parking subsidy of $175/month (eligible classifications)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Professional Development opportunities

Retirement benefits:
Employees who retire with SHRA are eligible for the following CalPERS benefits.

• CalPERS pension
• Free medical insurance after retirement after 20 years of service

Additional benefits:

• Bilingual certified staff receive an additional 5% each pay period once they have been tersted and certified as a bilingual resource.
• SHRA is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans.
• SHRA strives to provide a work-life balance to all employees. In addition to generous paid leave benefits, SHRA employees work a two-week schedule of nine 9-hour days with every other Friday off.

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Responses to these Supplemental Questions must be submitted with your application materials. A resume, letter, application, etc., will not be accepted in lieu of responses to these questions. Failure to provide a complete response to any of these required questions will eliminate you from further consideration. Your response to these questions is an integral part of the application process. Please indicate that you have read and understand the requirements for the supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education?

• No High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• AA Degree
• Technical College
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

03
Do you currently possess and maintain an applicable California Driver License and an acceptable driving record ?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have a minimum of three (3) years experience and proficiency in general residential paint (patch, texture paint, stain drywall and other interior surfaces)?

• Yes
• No

05
Which best describes your experience working in residential maintenance?
Required Question