High-Rise Building Services Director | Leadership & Maintenance

Sentral; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Travel discounts

Discounts on pet insurance and local 


Employee discounts

Job summary

Sentral, based in San Diego, is seeking a Director of Building Services to lead a high-performing maintenance team. You will manage maintenance programs, supervise staff, and ensure safety and uptime across a multiresidential portfolio.

The role requires 3–5 years of high-rise maintenance leadership, strong communication skills, and a hands-on approach to repairs, cleaning and operations. In-person work in San Diego, with responsibility for coordinating with the GM and residents.

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

Maintenance leadership

Building trades knowledge

Health & safety

Budgeting

Organization

Communication

Under pressure

MS Office

Time management

Decision-making

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sentral, based in San Diego, is seeking a Director of Building Services to lead a high-performing maintenance team. You will manage maintenance programs, supervise staff, and ensure safety and uptime across a multiresidential portfolio.

The role requires 3–5 years of high-rise maintenance leadership, strong communication skills, and a hands-on approach to repairs, cleaning and operations. In-person work in San Diego, with responsibility for coordinating with the GM and residents.