Maintenance Technician I (Building Engineer) - Downtown LA
About The Position
Sentral is seeking a Maintenance Technician I (Building Engineer) to join their team in downtown Los Angeles, CA. This is an in-person position responsible for fixing and maintaining mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines. The role involves plumbing, painting, flooring repair, electrical repairs, and HVAC maintenance. Sentral is a network of communities redefining residential hospitality, offering convenience, connection, and comfort with innovative tech-enabled services and premium amenities. They value a people-first focus, a can-do attitude, a growth mindset, and an entrepreneurial drive. Successful candidates will be proactive, solution-oriented, and have strong ownership of their work. The position requires weekend availability and a rotating on-call schedule.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Proven maintenance experience or related degree from a technical college
- Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
- Ability to take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts
- Ability to check blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary
- Ability to use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches
- Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices
- Experience performing routine maintenance
- Strong organizational and follow up skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Professional presentation and attitude
- Ability to maintain focus while working individually
- Strong time management skills
- CPO and HVAC certifications are required
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other manuals and documents
- Ability to work in a team and follow instructions from supervisors
- May be required to work outside of regular work hours
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems (including relevant equipment and tools) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Prioritize above all a strong customer service outlook through personal contact with residents and guests
- Perform routine building maintenance duties, including painting, minor electrical repairs, plumbing, carpentry, and heating and ventilation systems maintenance
- Conduct preventative maintenance work and safety inspections as scheduled
- Diagnose mechanical issues and correct them
- Repair machines, equipment, or structures as necessary
- Clean the interior of the building, as well as machinery and equipment, and the exterior of the building
- Comply with all safety and health regulations
- Keep inventory of maintenance and cleaning supplies and equipment, and report needs to supervisor
- Work with and maintain relationships with contracted vendors
- Respond to emergency calls for maintenance and repairs
- Must be available to work on an on-call basis
- Perform other related duties and assignments as needed and assigned
Benefits
- Multiple medical, dental, and vision health plan options that begin the first month after your start date
- One fully company-paid medical plan option
- HSA and FSA options
- 401(k) with a 4% company match (eligible after three months of employment)
- 11 paid holidays
- 8 different types of paid time off (PTO)
- Personal days with no waiting period
- One floating holiday each year
- Enrichment Hours for volunteering or career development
- Travel discounts for team members and their friends and families
- Discounted rates on pet insurance, attractions, rental cars, shows, and events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
