Maintenance Supervisor

Centennial; National City (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Centennial is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in California to lead the maintenance staff and coordinate operations for one or more sites. The role focuses on administrative and technical direction, ensuring OSHA/EPA compliance and strong tenant relations.

It requires hands-on leadership and strong communication across departments. The position is 100% in-office with standard business hours, offering opportunities to manage projects, implement capital plans, and optimize building systems.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience as Maintenance/Senior Maintenance Tech or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Area-specific licenses preferred; CFC universal preferred.
• High level knowledge of chiller/boiler operations and BAS.

Responsibilities

• Audit operations and maintain day-to-day building assets under supervision.
• Manage projects to meet cost, schedule, quality and functionality objectives.
• Assist with annual capital planning for building systems and grounds.
• Oversee utility management and energy cost reduction initiatives.
• Source suppliers and define product specifications for materials.
• Perform annual inventory and report changes with justification.
• Lead staffing planning, schedules, and performance reviews.
• Ensure after-hours technical coverage and tenant satisfaction.
• Coordinate peer inspections and drive safety/compliance programs.

Education

High School diploma

HVAC certification

Building maintenance certification

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

POSITION/PURPOSE:

The Maintenance Supervisor maintains property by creating comfortable and productive environments, as well as provides administrative and technical direction for the operation and maintenance of the building(s). Manages the property’s maintenance staff in conjunction with the Facilities Manager and/or General Manager and may be responsible for more than one site.

PRINCIPAL JOB ACTIVITIES:

• Audit Operations - Maintain the day-to-day operations and assume responsibility for maintaining the physical asset of the property under the direction of the Facilities Manager and/or General Manager. Ensure operating personnel are capable of handling tasks (qualified people are in place), are productive and in compliance with OSHA and EPA.
• Project Management – Ensure all projects are well defined and understood, develop effective project plan which results in meeting cost, schedule, quality, functionality objectives (short and long term) and compliance with business goals.
• Capital Planning – Assist with annual capital plan for building systems, structure, parking, grounds, etc. for all site(s). Plan to include item descriptions, estimated costs, and priority of items.
• Utility Management - Keep current on state of energy technology related to building systems. Provide recommendations to management and include short payback projects in capital plan. Keep current on regulations (and deregulation) related to utilities. Ensure property is getting lowest unit cost utility.
• Suppliers - Develop product specifications and supplier sources for materials required to perform job. Material/equipment selections should be based on lowest life cycle cost and in accordance with existing building grade.
• Tools/Equipment Inventory - Perform annual inventory of tools and equipment and provide to Facilities Manager noting changes as well as identifying new/additional equipment required with supporting justification.
• Monthly Reports - Provide a monthly narrative for yourself and direct reports highlighting activities and non-routine events such as major projects, training received, savings achieved, significant customer service items and issues/concerns. Reports to be submitted on time without reminders.
• Staffing - Participate in staffing process and provide recommendations regarding staffing of open operations positions.
• After Hours Coverage - Ensure an afterhours program to provide adequate technical coverage. Participation between staff should be equitable.
• Staff Management & Training – Lead by example in problem-solving, prioritizing and decision-making, and ensure development plan exists for each maintenance employee under your supervision. Develop cross training program between staff.
  • Peer Inspections – Coordinate peer inspection data to ensure readiness for the yearly property inspection.
  • Schedules – writes schedules for maintenance staff ensuring adequate coverage for property.
  • Performance Reviews- Writes and delivers performance reviews for maintenance staff in collaboration with Facilities Manager and/or General Manager.

• Tenant Relations:

  • Responsible for a positive and prompt response to requests from property tenants and for the implementation or ongoing programs to constantly assess tenant needs and to assure problems are being solved promptly and to the mutual benefit of the tenant and the properties.

  REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School diploma required---vocational degree and/or certification in HVAC, construction trades or building maintenance desired.
  • 2-4 years’ experience as Maintenance/Senior Maintenance Tech, or equivalent experience
  • Excellent communication skills, positive approach to job, and ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
  • Proficiency in MS Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.)
  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) required.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and make decisions.
  • Area specific licenses required; CFC universal preferred.
  • High level of knowledge of chiller/boiler operations.
  • High level of knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS)
  • Must be able and willing to work varying schedules, which may include nights, weekends, and public holidays.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
  • The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment, as well as make general observations of facilities or structures.
  • The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and expansive reading.
  • The noise level is normally high. This position requires working indoors and outdoors. Varying working conditions should be expected.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
  • Employees are responsible for always wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment in the proper manner.

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

  Centennial ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

This position is 100% in-office. The role requires working in office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.

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Centennial is a retail real estate owner and operator with a national portfolio of shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations as well as a full-service property management platform serving third-party owners. With over 300 employees nationwide, the firm now operates 20 million square feet of mixed-use destinations in 16 states. Since 1997, Centennial has played a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of American retail by creating a superior multi-faceted shopping experience with properties that serve not only as a place of commerce, but as a place of community.
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