Senior Maintenance Worker
Company: Side by Side
Role summary
Senior Maintenance Worker is a role at Side by Side in San Anselmo, California, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-01. Salary: USD 31–36 per hour. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Senior Maintenance Worker
- Company
- Side by Side
- Location
- San Anselmo, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Salary
- USD 31–36 per hour
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-09-01
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive company and utilize your hands-on maintenance expertise. You'll enjoy a great hourly rate and the chance to make a real impact in a role that doesn't require a college degree.
Job description
Description
AGENCY OVERVIEW
Since our founding in 1895 in Marin County as an orphanage – and through subsequent years as Sunny Hills Services – Side by Side has been at the forefront of best practices in child welfare, working with the most vulnerable youth in our community. Today, Side by Side operates in four counties – Marin, Alameda, Sonoma, and Napa – across the Bay Area, reaching nearly 2,500 children, young adults, and family members per year with much-needed services related to behavioral and mental health, early intervention in schools, LGBTQIA+ support, transitional housing for foster youth, and special education.
Side by Side places high value on individuals with a passion for helping underserved youth and families in a collaborative and inclusive work culture. We strive to work together to create a trauma-informed workplace where we walk the walk of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Sr. Maintenance Worker’s general duties consist of maintaining the San Anselmo Campus buildings and grounds in a high degree of cleanliness and in good functional condition.
COMPENSATION
This position has an hourly rate of pay between $31.00 to $36.00 based on experience.
BENEFITS
3 weeks of paid vacation for F/T employees increasing to 4 weeks of vacation after 2 years of service (for all non-school based employees).
2 weeks of sick leave for F/T employees with 2 additional sick days for direct service staff
10 paid holidays per year and 1 Self-Care Anniversary Day each year
99% employer-paid Medical for F/T employees including platinum level Kaiser Permanente insurance, Sutter Health or Anthem options
Dental and Vision Insurance
Long Term Disability insurance up to $9,000 per month, plus $50,000 Life and AD&D insurance. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life insurance at their own cost.
403b Retirement Plan with agency match after one year of employment
Professional development and other learning opportunities including unlimited access to over 1,000 behavioral health courses online. Side By Side is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
FREE Employee Assistance Program including up to 10 complimentary personal counseling sessions per problem, per year for staff and dependents
Employee recognition program with $500 bonus awards
Employee referral bonus of up to $1,000
Pet Insurance
DUTIES/RESPONSABILITIES/EXPECTATIONS
Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies, diagnosing issues and performing repairs as needed. Maintain documentation of routine and preventative maintenance for Health & Safety, Joint Commission, and Life Safety compliance.
Routine repairs consisting of repairs to furniture, doors, locks, windows, screens, tiles, interior/ exterior walls and trim; repairs to plumbing fixtures, water leaks, valves, sump/recycle pumps, clogged toilets / drains, and garbage disposals; repairs to light fixtures, switches, receptacles, sensors, timers and some appliance repair such as vacuums, washers, dryers, dishwashers, etc.
Routine Grounds work consisting of picking up trash from around grounds and cottages, repairs to irrigation system, clearing ditches and storm drains, doing some pest control, maintaining the baseball field and children’s playground, making sure lawns/ bushes are trimmed/mowed and premises look in good condition and appearance. Maintaining all ground keeping equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, leaf blowers, etc.
Routine pool maintenance consisting of daily checking of chemical balance, weekly inspection/ cleaning/vacuuming, bi-weekly filter backwashing, tile and deck cleaning, making sure safety equipment and signage are in order and in good condition.
Other repairs and maintenance consisting of furnace filters washed or replaced, blowers lubricated, exhaust fans serviced, water temperature checked, fire extinguishers inspected monthly, fire alarm and pull stations reset, interior and exterior painting, gutters and downspouts cleaned and repaired, buildings pressure washed as needed, GFI outlets tested, repairs to driveways/pathways, minor repairs to roofs, trips to the dump for debris disposal, and special interior and exterior projects as needed.
Set up and put away tables and chairs for special meetings and various events, moving of furniture, file boxes, computers, etc. Pick-up and delivery of donations as requested. Occasional janitorial relief work if necessary.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to perform work independently and be able to determine the nature of the work to be performed and the materials and supplies required.
Must have demonstrated advanced skills and knowledge in the areas of building and grounds maintenance and the use of necessary tools and equipment.
Must be stable, mature, service-oriented, and able to relate well with staff and children.
Must be able to read and speak English.
Must be flexible in accomplishing tasks as required and have the ability to work some overtime for emergency work if needed.
Must be organized and able to respond quickly in emergency situations.
Must have experience in safe work practices, including PPE and the understanding of material safety data sheets. (SDS)
Must posses a valid California Driver’s License and be insurable on agency insurance.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high places and outside in all weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Must be able to use all mechanical maintenance equipment and supplies safely.
Standing for extended periods of time.
Walking, sitting, twisting and bending for brief periods of time.
Occasional reaching and/or grasping using hands and/or arms.