VCA West Los Angeles is seeking a skilled, reliable, and passionate Facilities Maintenance Associate to join our team. We pride ourselves on providing high quality care to our patients, and we believe that a clean, safe, and well-maintained facility is an essential part of that care.

As a Facilities Maintenance Associate, you will be responsible for ensuring that our facility is clean, safe, and well-maintained by conducting routine maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, building and HVAC repairs. You will perform regular inspections of the facility to identify and resolve any issues or hazards and manage the inventory of supplies and equipment needed for maintenance and repairs. Additionally, you will coordinate with outside contractors and vendors for large-scale repairs and projects and maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs.

• Perform regular inspections of the facility to identify and resolve any issues or hazards.

• Manage the inventory of supplies and equipment needed for maintenance and repairs.

• Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors for large-scale repairs and projects.

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• At least 2 years of experience in facilities and maintenance work.

• Knowledge of basic plumbing, minor electrical, and HVAC systems.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.

At our veterinary hospital, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. We are looking for a Facilities and Maintenance Associate who shares our commitment to excellence and has a passion for animal care.

If you are a skilled in facility maintenance with a commitment to excellence and a passion for animal care, we encourage you to apply for this position. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our team.

Why Join VCA West Los Angeles?

We are passionate about supporting our Associates and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA West Los Angeles is a member of a larger community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a career in the veterinary field has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.

​​ For hourly Associates:

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training.

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $21.00 to $26.00 per hour.

Below are some more of the many benefits of joining our team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

• Leadership opportunities

• Career development programs

• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

• Continuing education allowance

• Tuition support and sponsorships

• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Lyra)

• Competitive wage

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• Generous pet care discounts

• Life, long and short-term disability insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Paid vacation and sick time

• 401(k)

• Full-time positions available The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com