Maintenance Assistant at Luxury Senior Living Community

Description

Maintenance Assistant
Location: Encino, CA

About The Vered 

The Vered is a modern senior living community in Encino, California, dedicated to providing an elevated living experience centered on exceptional service, genuine hospitality, and meaningful connections.

Our team is committed to creating a welcoming environment where residents feel at home, valued, and well cared for every day. We believe the smallest details can make a lasting difference, and we look for team members who take pride in their work, support one another, and share our commitment to delivering an exceptional resident experience.

At The Vered, we value teamwork, professionalism, and a hospitality-first approach—and we believe in recognizing and developing team members who consistently demonstrate these values.

About the Location

  Located on Ventura Boulevard in the heart of Encino, The Vered offers a modern and welcoming senior living environment in one of the San Fernando Valley’s most desirable neighborhoods. Conveniently located near Sherman Oaks and major freeways, the community is thoughtfully designed to provide residents with comfort, connection, and an elevated living experience

Position Summary

The Maintenance Assistant plays an important role in maintaining the comfort, safety, and overall appearance of The Vered. This position supports the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of resident apartments, common areas, building systems, and community spaces.

Working closely with the maintenance team, the Maintenance Assistant performs routine repairs, preventive maintenance, and general upkeep while responding to resident and operational needs in a timely and professional manner. The ideal candidate is dependable, hands-on, service-oriented, and takes pride in maintaining a beautiful and well-functioning environment for our residents.

Essential Job Duties

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs throughout resident apartments, common areas, and community spaces.
• Assist with basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building maintenance tasks.
• Repair or replace light bulbs, fixtures, plumbing fixtures, doors, locks, hardware, and other building components as needed.
• Assist with scheduled preventive maintenance of building systems and equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
• Respond promptly and professionally to maintenance requests and emergency service needs.
• Complete assigned work orders accurately and in a timely manner, documenting work performed as required.
• Assist maintenance team members with larger repairs, projects, apartment turnovers, and community improvements.
• Help maintain appropriate inventory levels of maintenance supplies, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe maintenance work areas.
• Follow all safety procedures and community policies when performing maintenance duties.
• Provide courteous and professional service when interacting with residents, families, guests, and team members.
• Participate in scheduled on-call coverage as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the community.

Schedule & Availability

This position requires flexibility based on the needs of the community. Availability may include weekends, holidays, evenings, and occasional on-call or emergency coverage.

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of maintenance experience in senior living, residential apartments, hospitality, or a similar environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of general residential building maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, flooring, appliances, and general repairs.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems and basic HVAC maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate common hand and power tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally and respectfully with residents, families, guests, and team members.
• Must be dependable, flexible, professional, and demonstrate integrity in the performance of assigned duties.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests and complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently. For items weighing more than 50 pounds, appropriate equipment or assistance must be used.
• Ability to move light furniture and maintenance equipment as needed.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, reach, push, and pull while performing assigned duties.
• Ability to safely climb and descend ladders approximately 6–8 feet or higher, as required.
• Must be able to perform the physical tasks associated with routine building maintenance and repairs.
• May occasionally be exposed to unsanitary conditions, unpleasant odors, dust, noise, and cleaning or maintenance chemicals.
• Must follow established safety procedures and properly use required protective equipment when performing maintenance duties.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Vered is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, and we prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not to limited, respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Completing an application does not guarantee that you will be offered a position. We review all applications and strive to hire the candidates who are the most qualified to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.