Maintenance Engineer – Plumbing​/HVAC​/Electrical​/General Maintenance

Kaiva Services is seeking a Maintenance Engineer - Plumbing/HVAC/Electrical/General Maintenance in Seaside, California.

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for leading the daily execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities within an occupied commercial or institutional facility. This working supervisor performs hands-on maintenance while directing assigned technicians to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements, applicable codes, and customer expectations.

The position requires advanced plumbing expertise, solid HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting skills, intermediate electrical troubleshooting skills, and general building maintenance experience including painting, flooring repairs, and minor carpentry.

This is a self-starter position. The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of the facility's maintenance needs, plan and prioritize their own workload, and act without waiting for direction. On-site supervision is limited, so we are looking for someone who proactively identifies problems, follows them through to resolution, and keeps the Project Manager informed, rather than someone who needs to be assigned each task.

• Lead and perform installation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of commercial plumbing systems.
• Diagnose and repair water supply, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, domestic hot water, and fixture-related issues.
• Repair leaks, valves, faucets, flush valves, toilets, sinks, water heaters, pumps, and piping systems.
• Clear drains using appropriate mechanical equipment.
• Install and replace plumbing fixtures and accessories.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing equipment.
• Ensure plumbing work complies with applicable building and plumbing codes.
• Coordinate planned shutdowns and emergency plumbing repairs.

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on commercial HVAC systems, including packaged rooftop units, split systems, air handlers, fan coil units, exhaust fans, boilers, and VAV boxes.
• Diagnose and repair heating, cooling, and ventilation issues, including compressors, condensers, evaporator coils, blower motors, belts, bearings, dampers, actuators, and thermostats.
• Replace filters, belts, and other consumable components on scheduled intervals.
• Troubleshoot HVAC electrical controls, contractors, relays, capacitors, and low-voltage control circuits.
• Monitor and adjust building automation system (BAS/DDC) setpoints, schedules, and alarms.
• Check refrigerant pressures and charge, and recover and handle refrigerants in accordance with EPA Section 608 requirements.
• Maintain hydronic heating and chilled water components, including pumps, valves, and water treatment checks.
• Maintain indoor air quality and occupant comfort, and respond to hot/cold and ventilation complaints.
• Coordinate with HVAC subcontractors and vendors on major repairs, equipment replacements, and warranty work.

• Troubleshoot and repair commercial electrical systems up to 480V where qualified.
• Replace receptacles, switches, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, ballasts, LED drivers, and associated components.
• Perform electrical preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot lighting control systems and building electrical equipment.
• Assist with emergency electrical service restoration.
• Utilize electrical test equipment including multimeters and circuit tracers.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA electrical safety standards and NFPA 70E practices.

• Perform interior and exterior painting.
• Repa…