High-Rise Building Services Director

Sentral; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) + match

Paid time off

Travel discounts

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

Sentral in San Diego, CA is seeking a Director of Building Services who will lead a buildings team, manage maintenance schedules, and ensure safety and quality across our high-rise communities. You will partner with the General Manager to plan repairs, supervise technicians, and coordinate cleaning and preventive maintenance, while keeping residents satisfied and operations running smoothly.

This in-person role requires 3–5 years of high-rise experience, strong leadership, and excellent

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
• Great time management skills
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills

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

Building trades knowledge

Maintenance management

Health and safety regulations

Budgeting

Organizational leadership

Communication skills

Pressure handling

MS Office / computer skills

Time management

Decision-making

Job description

Sentral in San Diego, CA is seeking a Director of Building Services who will lead a buildings team, manage maintenance schedules, and ensure safety and quality across our high-rise communities. You will partner with the General Manager to plan repairs, supervise technicians, and coordinate cleaning and preventive maintenance, while keeping residents satisfied and operations running smoothly.

This in-person role requires 3–5 years of high-rise experience, strong leadership, and excellent