Director, Building Services - Residential Communities

Sentral; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Travel discounts for stays at Sentral

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

Sentral is seeking a Director of Building Services to lead our on-site maintenance and facilities team at our Austin properties. The role requires strong leadership, superb organization, and a proactive approach to repairs, safety, and daily operations.

The successful candidate will oversee maintenance planning, supervise staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with the General Manager to ensure all building systems run smoothly.

Qualifications

• 2 years of prior experience as a Maintenance Manager / Director.
• Strong knowledge of building trades, cleaning procedures and maintenance.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and practices.
• Effective budgeting and performance management skills.
• Fantastic organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Computer literate with capabilities in email, MS Office and related communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Sentral’s standards, best practices, policies and procedures, and value of excellence in customer service.
• Prioritize above all a strong customer service outlook through personal contact with residents and guests.
• Coordinate daily with the General Manager on overall maintenance projects.
• Inspect sites regularly to identify problems and necessary maintenance.
• Prepare weekly maintenance schedules and allocate work based on forecasted workloads.
• Employ, supervise and train Building Services team members.
• Coordinate daily cleaning and maintenance activities.
• Oversee all repairs and ensure that work is completed on time.
• Maintain all inventory and equipment, and ensure proper storage.
• Comply with all health and safety regulations and practices.
• Conduct preventative maintenance work.
• Conduct follow-ups on all maintenance and repair work.
• Conduct safety inspections as scheduled.
• Establish strategies to meet workload demands on time.
• Complete minor plumbing, electrical and miscellaneous repairs (HVAC boilers, hot water heaters).
• Provide 24/7 support to the Maintenance team.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as needed and assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Time management

Problem-solving

Team supervision

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sentral is seeking a Director of Building Services to lead our on-site maintenance and facilities team at our Austin properties. The role requires strong leadership, superb organization, and a proactive approach to repairs, safety, and daily operations.

The successful candidate will oversee maintenance planning, supervise staff, manage budgets, and coordinate with the General Manager to ensure all building systems run smoothly.