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Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Maintenance/ Engineer to join our team in Bell Gardens, CA. This position requires a team player who takes pride in their work and is ready to go the extra mile.

Responsibilities

  • Perform work involving skills of multiple maintenance crafts to keep machines and equipment operational.
  • Repair leaks, unclog drains, and address plumbing issues as needed.
  • Maintain water distribution and sewage systems.
  • Perform carpentry tasks, including repairing doors, windows, and furniture.
  • Assist with painting projects to maintain facility aesthetics.
  • Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests to minimize disruptions.
  • Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to prevent breakdowns.
  • Maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical components.
  • Identify and repair hazardous equipment or areas immediately.
  • Repair machines and structures using various tools.
  • Answer and respond to service calls as they come through.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager/Supervisor.

Requirements

  • High school diploma, G.E.D, or equivalent.
  • At least 2-3 years proven experience in facility maintenance or related field.
  • Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose issues accurately.
  • Knowledge of safety procedures.
  • Must be able to pass mandatory screening including a background check and drug test.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Able to deal effectively and interact well with customers and co-workers.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively.
  • Able to work independently and within a team environment.

Additional Information

  • Available for full-time work which may include weekends and evening scheduling.
  • Able to work varied shifts and flexible schedules.
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How this job compares in Bell Gardens, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $22/hr, this posting comes in about 34% below the $34/hr median for welding jobs across California, where the middle half runs $27–$43/hr across 498 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 8% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Bell Gardens, CA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Bell Gardens, CA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across California as a whole we're tracking 650 other active welding openings from 314 employers. Browse welding jobs across California.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Honeywell Aerospace (16), and Aerotek (13). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Santa Ana at $53/hr, Redondo Beach at $51/hr, and Long Beach at $42/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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