General Maintenance Mechanic

Solar Turbines; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

401(k)

HSA

FSAs

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in San Diego, CA to perform a range of duties from building and grounds maintenance to HVAC and plumbing.

You will inspect, repair, and construct facilities and devices, using torches and tools as needed, ensuring reliable operation of equipment and systems. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of maintenance experience, with hands-on use of hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 1 year of maintenance experience.
• Hand tools and power tools familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, determine, and perform all maintenance and repairs required on all Solar equipment and facility items.
• Construct, devise, alter, and modify new facilities and devices as assigned.
• Perform preventative maintenance on required facility equipment.
• Use necessary tools and equipment to accomplish tasks including torches for repairs, plumbing or heating of components.

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Career Area:

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’tjust talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About the Role:

Perform the duties required by the maintenance department as assigned such as Building and Grounds Maintenance, HVAC Systems, Plumbing/Pipefitting, Mechanical Systems, Overhead Lift Systems, Rigging, Fabrication, Carpentry, Hydraulics, Painting, Oiling, Machine/Equipment Maintenance & Repair.

What You Will Do:

• Investigate, determine, and perform all maintenance and repairs required on all Solar equipment and facility items. Construct, devise, alter, and modify new facilities and devices as assigned. Perform preventative maintenance on required facility equipment.
• Perform machining operations and bench work as well as layouts and sketches as required to carry out the duties as described.
• Use necessary tools and equipment to accomplish assigned tasks, including acetylene and oxygen torches for the purpose of silver soldering, brazing and torch cutting for the purpose of repairs, plumbing or heating of shafts, hubs or bearings related to facility items as required in the performance of, assigned tasks.
• In addition, mechanics may use a volt ohmmeter or other instruments as required to troubleshoot and repair low voltage control circuits, such as 110-volt AC and 24-volt DC within a unit up to the transformer. Other assigned tasks by leadership.

What You Have:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 1 year of maintenance experience
• Hand tools and Power Tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with building maintenance is a plus.
• Drywall and carpentry experience.
• Certification in skilled trades
• Minimum of 3 years related experience with mechanical, plumbing, and building systems.

Comp Range:

$22.00- 39.40

Compensation and benefits may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market, location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Sign on bonus

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

August 27, 2026 - September 10, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.