Maintenance Technician
Sensient Technologies · Turlock, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Sensient Technologies (chemicals) in Turlock, CA. You will maintain, repair, and support the safe and efficient operation of building facilities, equipment, and systems.
- Tools it names
- Tooling, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$116k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 166 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 176 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $79k–$120k, from 16 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 42%
- PLC 35%
- Welding 34%
- ✓ Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Sensient Technologies in Turlock
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Full description from Sensient TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
At Sensient Technologies , we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.
If you are a hands-on facilities professional who enjoys solving problems, maintaining safe and functional spaces, and keeping building systems operating efficiently, this opportunity allows you to make a direct impact on the workplace environment. As a Facilities Maintenance Technician, you will maintain, repair, and support the safe and efficient operation of building facilities, equipment, and systems.
This role is primarily hands-on and requires the ability to work across a variety of facility spaces (offices, mechanical rooms, utility areas, warehouses, exterior grounds, and other building areas. requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work in confined or elevated spaces). You must be able to lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials weighing approximately fifty pounds, work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
What You’ll Do
- •Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems, equipment, fixtures, and infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and general facility systems.
- •Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency service calls, troubleshoot facility issues, and identify potential problems and safety hazards through regular inspections.
- •Complete work orders accurately and document repairs, inspections, materials, and labor using applicable maintenance systems.
- •Perform general building repairs, including basic carpentry, painting, drywall, flooring, doors and hardware, lighting, switches, outlets, fixtures, and plumbing components, as qualified.
- •Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts, and maintenance equipment safely while keeping mechanical rooms, maintenance areas, and workspaces clean and organized.
- •Coordinate with contractors and outside service providers when specialized repairs are required and support facility inspections, emergency preparedness, and workplace safety programs.
- •Maintain appropriate inventory of tools, spare parts, and maintenance supplies while supporting compliance with applicable building, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
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What You’ll Bring
- •High school diploma or equivalent education.
- •Experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
- •Working knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, mechanical, and building systems.
- •Ability to troubleshoot problems and perform repairs safely and effectively, using common hand and power tools.
- •Ability to read basic technical manuals, equipment documentation, and facility plans.
- •Basic computer skills and the ability to use work-order or maintenance management systems.
- •Strong communication, organization, and customer-service skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with facilities staff and contractors.
What You’ll Get
- •A hands-on role with a variety of building systems, equipment, maintenance needs, and facility spaces.
- •Opportunities to work and support facility inspections, emergency preparedness, and workplace safety programs.
- •The opportunity to apply and further develop skills across electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, mechanical, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
About Sensient
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.
About Sensient Agricultural Ingredients
Sensient Agricultural Ingredients is one of the largest producers and distributors in the world of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley, celery, and spinach. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. The Agricultural Ingredients unit is located in Turlock, California.
The hourly wage for this position is $29.93 USD. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.
SPONSORSHP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at our Turlock, CA location and must reside in area or be willing to commute.
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.