Maintenance Assistant

Carlton Senior Living; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Anniversary Bonus

Immediate Pay

Fitness/Education Reimbursement

Complimentary employee meals

Holiday pay

Sick/Vacation Time

Medical, Dental, Vision… and more!

Job summary

A senior living community in San Jose is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join their team. The position involves assisting with repairs, apartment turnover, and responding to maintenance requests from residents. Candidates should have at least six months of relevant experience and be at least 18 years old. This full-time role offers a pay range of $20-$24 per hour, along with benefits such as an anniversary bonus and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years or older, per Title 22 requirements.
• At least six months of relevant education and/or hands-on experience required.
• Prior experience with power tools or industrial cleaning equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Manager with repairs, upkeep, and preventative maintenance.
• Support apartment turnover by painting, cleaning carpets, and completing minor repairs.
• Respond to maintenance requests and resident concerns promptly and professionally.
• Perform routine tasks including trash management and safety checks.
• Collaborate with other departments for event setups and uphold community standards.
• Support safety protocols and emergency plans.
• Foster a warm, collaborative atmosphere with residents and team members.

Skills

Facility maintenance

HVAC

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Power tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Education

Relevant education or hands-on experience

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Join our exceptional team at Carlton Senior Living as our Maintenance Assistant.

Why Work With Us

• Anniversary Bonus
• Immediate Pay
• Fitness/Education Reimbursement
• Complimentary employee meals
• Holiday pay
• Sick/Vacation Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision… and more!

Schedule

Full Time with open availability

Pay Range

$20-$24/hour

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Maintenance Manager with repairs, upkeep, and preventative maintenance of the building, equipment, and grounds.
• Support apartment turnover by painting, cleaning carpets, and completing minor repairs to ensure units are move-in ready.
• Respond to maintenance requests and resident concerns promptly, professionally, and with a focus on satisfaction and safety.
• Perform routine tasks including trash management, safety checks, common area cleaning, and equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate with other departments for event setups, move-ins/outs, and marketing needs while upholding community standards.
• Support safety protocols, emergency plans, and elopement prevention practices.
• Foster a warm, collaborative atmosphere with residents, families, and team members.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years or older, per Title 22 requirements
• At least six months of relevant education and/or hands‑on experience required.
• Prior experience with power tools or industrial cleaning equipment is preferred.
• Background in facility maintenance, HVAC, carpentry, electrical, or plumbing is strongly desired.