Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Rock West Composites; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer-Paid Medical & Dental

Annual Bonus Program

401(k) with 5% Match

Employee Stock Option Program

9/80 Work Schedule

Paid Holidays + Generous PTO

$2,500 Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Rock West Composites, located in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations across regional facilities and ensure safe, reliable production environments.

You will oversee preventive maintenance programs, manage a team of technicians and contractors, and drive improvements in equipment performance and facility compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience maintaining commercial or industrial facilities, including electrical, mechanical, PLC, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• 2–3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Experience managing contractors, maintenance projects, and preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
• Perform and oversee repairs to facility infrastructure and manufacturing equipment to maintain safe and reliable operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, HVAC, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Monitor facility equipment and operations to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Maintain maintenance records, equipment history, and operating costs.
• Anticipate maintenance needs and maintain appropriate inventories of parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinate vendor services including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection systems, and other facility support services.
• Track maintenance expenses and operate within established budgets.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

HVAC

Plumbing

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

PLC

CMMS

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rock West Composites is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance projects across regional facilities.

Who We Are:

Rock West Composites designs and manufactures advanced composite solutions that power some of the most demanding aerospace, defense, space, and commercial applications. From concept through production, we help our customers turn complex ideas into high performance products.

As an employee-owned company, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage. If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and building products that matter, you'll feel right at home here.

Position Summary:

The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing facility maintenance operations, ensuring building systems, equipment, and infrastructure are maintained in compliance with company standards and applicable regulations. This role leads preventive maintenance activities, supervises maintenance personnel and contractors, manages maintenance budgets, and supports facility improvement projects to ensure safe and reliable operations.

What You\'ll Own

• Facility maintenance operations and preventive maintenance programs
• Building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and facility infrastructure
• Maintenance planning, scheduling, and budget management
• Leadership and development of the maintenance team
• Contractor coordination and facility improvement projects
• Safety, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
• Perform and oversee repairs to facility infrastructure and manufacturing equipment to maintain safe and reliable operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, HVAC, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Monitor facility equipment and operations to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Maintain maintenance records, equipment history, and operating costs.
• Anticipate maintenance needs and maintain appropriate inventories of parts, tools, and supplies.

Project & Contractor Management

• Support facility expansion projects, equipment installations, and facility modifications, including cost estimating and permitting.
• Manage subcontractors performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and facility improvement projects.
• Coordinate vendor services including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection systems, and other facility support services.
• Track maintenance expenses and operate within established budgets.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, schedule, and prioritize daily work assignments for maintenance personnel to support production and facility needs.
• Coach, train, and develop maintenance employees while promoting safe work practices and continuous improvement.
• Monitor team performance, provide regular feedback, and support performance management activities in partnership with leadership.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience maintaining commercial or industrial facilities, including electrical, mechanical, PLC, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• 2–3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Experience managing contractors, maintenance projects, and preventive maintenance programs.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems (high and low voltage), AC/DC controls, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with HVAC systems, process cooling/heating equipment, commercial plumbing, and facility infrastructure.
• Basic welding, machining, and fabrication skills.
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations and facility compliance requirements.

Professional Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and respond effectively to changing production needs.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.

Software & Tools

• Ability to prepare maintenance reports, estimate project costs, and manage maintenance budgets.
• Experience with maintenance tracking systems or CMMS software is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Range: $35 - $45 (based on experience and skillset)
• 100% Employer-Paid Medical & Dental
• Annual Bonus Program
• 401(k) with 5% Match
• Employee Stock Option Program
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Paid Holidays + Generous PTO
• $2,500 Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. Certain positions require meeting the U.S. Person definition in 22 CFR 120.62.

ITAR Requirement

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Rock West Composites will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. Rock West Composites will not seek an export authorization for this role. Rock West Composites maintains a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Depending on state law and the nature of the position, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to complete a drug screening. Rock West Composites may also conduct drug and alcohol testing based on reasonable suspicion, post-incident, or for safety-sensitive positions as permitted by law.

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