Lead Maintenance Engineer - Plumbing & Electrical

Kaiva-Corporation; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiva Services in Seaside, California is seeking a Maintenance Engineer – Plumbing/Electrical/General Maintenance to lead daily preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance in an occupied facility. This role combines hands-on work with supervising technicians to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

The position emphasizes advanced plumbing expertise, electrical troubleshooting, and general building maintenance, including painting, carpentry, and minor repairs, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of commercial or institutional maintenance experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a lead or supervisory maintenance role.
• Strong plumbing experience and knowledge of electrical distribution.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and maintenance manuals.
• US Citizen and able to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance in occupied facilities.
• Direct technicians to ensure safe, efficient work and contract compliance.
• Coordinate planned shutdowns and emergency repairs.
• Maintain CMMS documentation and reports.
• Ensure compliance with codes and OSHA safety practices.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication

Supervision

OSHA safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Kaiva Services in Seaside, California is seeking a Maintenance Engineer – Plumbing/Electrical/General Maintenance to lead daily preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance in an occupied facility. This role combines hands-on work with supervising technicians to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

The position emphasizes advanced plumbing expertise, electrical troubleshooting, and general building maintenance, including painting, carpentry, and minor repairs, with