Senior Living Maintenance Pro — Keep Communities Safe

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Short & long-term disability

Pet insurance

Advance Pay

Career advancement

Job summary

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community, is seeking a Senior Living Maintenance Assistant in California to support residents and maintain the community’s facilities. The role covers plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, and general upkeep with a focus on safety and resident comfort.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (18+), 1–3 years of related experience, and flexibility to work evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. (Must be at least 18 years of age.)
• 1–3 years of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building maintenance, electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, floor care, heating, and HVAC skills.
• Preferred knowledge of fire suppression & irrigation systems.
• Preferred motor vehicle maintenance ability.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance projects, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and equipment repairs.
• Ensure walls, floors, doors, windows, and furniture are properly maintained in common areas.
• Repair vacated rooms promptly, including painting walls and cleaning carpets.
• Maintain in-house plumbing such as sinks, toilets, and bathtubs.
• Handle minor electrical work like switches and outlets.
• Paint apartments and common areas as needed.
• Complete work orders timely and document safety issues per guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Painting & carpentry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–3 years related experience or training

Tools

Plumbing tools

Electrical tools

Fire and sprinkler equipment

HVAC equipment

Carpentry tools

Job description

Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community, is seeking a Senior Living Maintenance Assistant in California to support residents and maintain the community’s facilities. The role covers plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, and general upkeep with a focus on safety and resident comfort.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (18+), 1–3 years of related experience, and flexibility to work evenings/weekends.