Building Maintenance Technician in Pasadena, California at Velociti Services Co

Building Maintenance Technician

US-CA-Pasadena

Job ID: 2026-3242
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering/Maintenance
Pasadena, CA 91107

Overview

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with Flexibility

Velociti Services is seeking a dependable, hands-on Building Maintenance Technician to support the daily operations and upkeep of a commercial property. This position is responsible for performing routine building maintenance, minor repairs, janitorial porter services, and basic landscaping tasks to help maintain a clean, safe, and functional environment for tenants and visitors.

The ideal candidate has a general maintenance background, is comfortable handling a variety of tasks, communicates professionally with tenants and property management, and understands when a repair requires a qualified specialist or third-party contractor.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Building Maintenance and Repairs

• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and water treatment systems within the limits of training, skills, and applicable certifications.
• Complete minor repairs and general handyman tasks, including small drywall repairs, painting, caulking, and minor appliance installations.
• Identify maintenance issues, assess the scope of work, and report repairs that require specialized expertise or an outside contractor.
• Follow established maintenance schedules and respond to service requests as assigned.

Janitorial and Porter Services

• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of restrooms, common areas, building entrances, and other designated spaces.
• Perform routine porter duties according to the established service schedule.
• Respond to urgent cleaning needs and emergency requests as assigned and as availability permits.

Landscaping and Exterior Upkeep

• Perform light landscaping and exterior maintenance, including blowing debris, sweeping sidewalks and entrances, and maintaining the appearance of common areas.
• Set irrigation timers and perform minor irrigation system troubleshooting and repairs within the scope of the technician’s abilities.
• Report major landscaping, irrigation, or exterior maintenance issues for correction by a third-party contractor.

Communication and Customer Service

• Communicate professionally and clearly with tenants, property management, AREAS representatives, and Velociti Services management.
• Receive and relay tenant maintenance requests to the appropriate property management contacts.
• Report emergencies promptly and follow established emergency response procedures.
• Coordinate with designated AREAS personnel when third-party contractor assistance is needed.
• Provide updates on work completed, outstanding repairs, and issues requiring additional support.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow all applicable safety procedures, company policies, and site-specific requirements.
• Complete and maintain all mandatory Velociti Services safety and technical training.
• Perform work only within the limits of assigned responsibilities, training, qualifications, and applicable licensing requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and promptly report potential hazards.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Building Maintenance and Repairs

• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and water treatment systems within the limits of training, skills, and applicable certifications.
• Complete minor repairs and general handyman tasks, including small drywall repairs, painting, caulking, and minor appliance installations.
• Identify maintenance issues, assess the scope of work, and report repairs that require specialized expertise or an outside contractor.
• Follow established maintenance schedules and respond to service requests as assigned.

Janitorial and Porter Services

• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of restrooms, common areas, building entrances, and other designated spaces.
• Perform routine porter duties according to the established service schedule.
• Respond to urgent cleaning needs and emergency requests as assigned and as availability permits.

Landscaping and Exterior Upkeep

• Perform light landscaping and exterior maintenance, including blowing debris, sweeping sidewalks and entrances, and maintaining the appearance of common areas.
• Set irrigation timers and perform minor irrigation system troubleshooting and repairs within the scope of the technician’s abilities.
• Report major landscaping, irrigation, or exterior maintenance issues for correction by a third-party contractor.

Communication and Customer Service

• Communicate professionally and clearly with tenants, property management, AREAS representatives, and Velociti Services management.
• Receive and relay tenant maintenance requests to the appropriate property management contacts.
• Report emergencies promptly and follow established emergency response procedures.
• Coordinate with designated AREAS personnel when third-party contractor assistance is needed.
• Provide updates on work completed, outstanding repairs, and issues requiring additional support.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow all applicable safety procedures, company policies, and site-specific requirements.
• Complete and maintain all mandatory Velociti Services safety and technical training.
• Perform work only within the limits of assigned responsibilities, training, qualifications, and applicable licensing requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and promptly report potential hazards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in building maintenance, commercial facilities maintenance, property maintenance, or general repair work preferred.
• Basic working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs.
• Ability to perform light handyman work, including painting, caulking, minor drywall repairs, and similar tasks.
• Ability to perform light janitorial, porter, and exterior upkeep duties as needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to recognize when a task requires specialized expertise.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional, customer-service-oriented approach when interacting with tenants, management, and contractors.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, follow established schedules, and respond appropriately to urgent requests.
• Willingness to complete required company safety and technical training.

Physical Requirements:

Applicants for this role must be able to:

• Lift, bend, squat, and stretch to move boxes, parcels, and shipments
• Climb small to medium flights of stairs multiple times a day
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Approximately equal amount of time sitting and walking
• Requires ability to bend, reach and stand for extended periods
• Able to hear and speak into a telephone and walkie-talkie
• Close visual work on a computer terminal
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Able to climb a ladder and work on a raised platform

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a versatile maintenance professional who enjoys a hands-on, varied role. They are comfortable moving between routine building repairs, common-area upkeep, light landscaping, and tenant service requests. They demonstrate good judgment, communicate issues promptly, work safely, and know when to escalate repairs beyond their qualifications.

Work Environment

This position supports the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of a commercial property. Duties include indoor and outdoor work and a combination of routine scheduled tasks and service requests. Emergency response may be required based on availability and established site procedures.

Benefits:

Velociti Services offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members:

Company-Provided Benefits (Full-Time, 30+ Hours per Week)

• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance

Retirement:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan available for all team members

Velociti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans