Weekend Maintenance Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA (NOW HIRING)

Job Overview

The Maintenance Assistant plays an important support role in maintaining the safety, appearance, and functionality of the community. This position assists with day-to-day maintenance operations to ensure the campus, residences, and grounds are well cared for and reflect a refined, resort-style active adult living environment. The Maintenance Assistant works under the direction of the Maintenance Director and contributes through hands-on maintenance, attention to detail, and a commitment to resident satisfaction.

This role is ideal for a dependable, service-oriented professional who takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys problem-solving, and understands the impact a well-maintained environment has on resident comfort and quality of life.

Schedule: The position will work 9am to 5pm Tuesday through Saturday.

Compensation: $22–$26 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skills. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Director with daily maintenance operations in accordance with Title 22 and community standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs, including basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and appliance repairs within permitted scope.
• Respond to service requests in a timely, courteous, and professional manner.
• Assist with apartment turns, including repairs, inspections, and preparation for new occupancy.
• Support preventive maintenance programs to help protect building systems and extend equipment life.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, grounds, and equipment and report safety or maintenance concerns promptly.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors by identifying and addressing hazards.
• Support emergency response efforts and assist during maintenance emergencies as needed, including participation in on-call rotation when required.
• Assist with coordinating vendor access and monitoring work as directed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized manner.
• Assist with inventory control, including stocking supplies and reporting material needs.
• Document completed work, inspections, and service requests using maintenance management software or logs.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and a hospitality-focused approach in all interactions with residents and staff.

Experience & Qualifications

• Prior experience in building maintenance, facilities support, or a related field preferred.
• Basic knowledge of building systems such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general repairs.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently when needed, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills and a customer service–oriented mindset.
• Willingness and ability to learn maintenance procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to pass required background screening in accordance with state regulations
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in property maintenance or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of building systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
• Experience coordinating and managing vendors with a focus on quality, accountability, and cost control.
• Proficiency with computers and the ability to learn and utilize maintenance management software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pass required background screening in accordance with state regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to access residences and work areas on first and second levels of the community.

About Us

Gallaher Signature Living is redefining what it means to age well. Rooted in a legacy of compassion, elegance, and excellence, our communities go beyond traditional senior living—offering personalized experiences that enrich daily life and foster meaningful connections. As we continue to grow across California, we are building a team of forward-thinking professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of senior living.

Our support office is located in Windsor, California, and we currently operate residential communities in Santa Rosa, Alameda, Moorpark, and Covina. Our communities support active adults through Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, delivering high-quality services in thoughtfully designed environments.

Benefit Offerings

• Full-Time Team Members
• Medical (PPO and HSA), dental, and vision insurance options (fulltime only)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – (fulltime only)
• Life insurance (fulltime only)
• 401(k) plan with safe harbor employer match
• Paid vacation and sick time for hourly team members; PTO plan for exempt team members
• Hourly staff members receive paid time off for their anniversary and birthday
• Paid holidays
• Paid bereavement
• Paid jury duty
• Complimentary meals for day-shift property employees from our award-winning dining programs
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
• Extensive employer provided training for staff members at all levels

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

GSL is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We want to have the best available people in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, and legally protected medical condition or information, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military or veteran status, domestic partner status, hairstyles or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, training, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, leave of absence, termination, layoff, and recall. GSL is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of GSL and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of GSL, including supervisors and coworkers.