Lead Facilities Technician: Hands-On Maintenance

ADP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Amped Kitchens, one of Los Angeles' leading commercial kitchen operators, is seeking a hands-on maintenance professional to lead maintenance at our LA facility. You will diagnose and fix plumbing, HVAC, and kitchen equipment, coordinate with specialists when needed, and drive preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.

The role emphasizes ownership of equipment reliability, clear communication with tenants and management, and opportunities for growth into broader technical leadership within a

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on experience in commercial or industrial maintenance, building engineering, HVAC, facilities maintenance, or a related trade.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and solve problems independently.
• Practical experience with plumbing, pumps, motors, electrical troubleshooting, and general building repairs.
• Familiarity with commercial HVAC, ventilation, or refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience helping train, guide, or coordinate other technicians, or a demonstrated interest in taking on that responsibility.
• Good judgment about what can be repaired in-house and when specialized help is needed.
• Clear communication, good organizational habits, and a practical, service-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair plumbing, drains, valves, pumps, fixtures, doors, hardware, and other building systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot commercial kitchen equipment, including dishwashers, ice machines, and water treatment systems.
• Inspect and troubleshoot hot water, HVAC, ventilation, and refrigeration systems, including fans, motors, controls, and related mechanical equipment.
• Perform repairs within your qualifications and authorized scope, coordinating qualified specialists when needed.
• Identify the causes of recurring problems and develop practical, lasting solutions.
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues and help restore operations safely and efficiently.
• Help organize and prioritize daily work for the maintenance technicians at your facility.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance, training, and troubleshooting support.
• Check completed work for quality, safety, and proper operation.
• Perform and coordinate preventive maintenance, inspections, and equipment servicing.
• Identify equipment at risk of failure and recommend repairs or replacements.
• Help improve maintenance procedures, equipment reliability, and team performance.
• Use AppFolio to manage maintenance work orders, document repairs, and track work through completion.
• Coordinate outside contractors for specialized work, including defining scopes, reviewing estimates, and verifying completed repairs.
• Help reduce unnecessary contractor visits and repeat repairs through effective troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain essential tools, parts, equipment records, and maintenance documentation.
• Communicate clearly with our Tenant Coordinator and management about repair status, priorities, and issues requiring escalation.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

HVAC and Refrigeration

Plumbing & Pumps

Electrical troubleshooting

Team leadership

Documentation & communication

Tools

AppFolio

Job description

Amped Kitchens, one of Los Angeles' leading commercial kitchen operators, is seeking a hands-on maintenance professional to lead maintenance at our LA facility. You will diagnose and fix plumbing, HVAC, and kitchen equipment, coordinate with specialists when needed, and drive preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.

The role emphasizes ownership of equipment reliability, clear communication with tenants and management, and opportunities for growth into broader technical leadership within a