Maintenance Technician I — Grow, Maintain & Optimize Production

SWARCO; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Educational reimbursement

Employee discount program

Job summary

SWARCO is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for our Otay Mesa facility in San Diego, CA. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical production equipment, and manage MRO inventory to minimize downtime.

You will also coordinate with vendors, maintain records, and ensure safety compliance, including Cal-OSHA requirements. Weekend work or special projects may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of facility maintenance experience with electrical and mechanical production equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues and document repairs.
• Proficient in basic facility tasks (lighting, plumbing, HVAC, flooring) and safety compliance.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records in electronic systems.
• Valid driver’s license with clean DMV record; forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and production equipment.
• Diagnose issues and perform timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain building and property; order and manage MRO inventory.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and manage waste handling per safety rules.
• Operate maintenance tools and forklifts; occasional material pickup.
• Ensure work complies with Cal-OSHA and safety standards.
• Support weekend work and special projects as needed.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Forklift operation

MS Office

Driver's license

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Electronic maintenance log

Job description

SWARCO is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for our Otay Mesa facility in San Diego, CA. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical production equipment, and manage MRO inventory to minimize downtime.

You will also coordinate with vendors, maintain records, and ensure safety compliance, including Cal-OSHA requirements. Weekend work or special projects may be required.