
Facilities Technician I
Tandem Diabetes Care · High Bluff, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Tandem Diabetes Care (medical devices) in High Bluff, CA. Performs “handyman” maintenance duties such as simple electrical projects, spot painting and/or cleaning, light construction and/or exterior cleanup.
- Tools it names
- Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$110k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 115 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 117 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $90k–$121k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 31%
- PLC 30%
- ✓ Tooling 29%
- Welding 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Tandem Diabetes Care in High Bluff
1 other open role at this site · 3 people we found in reliability roles at Tandem Diabetes Care.
- Electrical Engineering Technician I/II · Reliability
Full description from Tandem Diabetes CareAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
as assigned.
Minimum experience
- ✓6 plus months of related facility experience, preferred.
- ✓Knowledge of Planned Maintenance protocols, preferred.
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Grow with us
Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.
Stay awesome
Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com
A day in the life
This entry level position does routine maintenance and repairs of the facility’s structure, equipment and grounds, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and furniture. Performs work, such as light carpentry or painting, small repair of structures such as walls, roofs, or office fixtures. Can perform minor inspections of the premises to determine repair work is necessary. Assists with planned maintenance on all equipment. Maintains necessary education relating to existing equipment, tools, and processes. Works with a well-rounded team that provides strong growth support.
Vendor
- •Assists with sourcing and ordering equipment and supplies.
- •Coordinates with other departments when planning projects.
- •Assists vendors while on company property and maintains good working relations.
Equipment
- •Maintains all appliances including dishwashers, microwaves, coffee machines, freezers and refrigerators.
- •Adjusts temperature thermostats, as needed.
- •Installs ergonomic equipment for employees as requested.
- •Assists with equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
- •Assists with managing all equipment documentation and ensures compliance.
Space
- •Participates in the 24-hour security call rotation.
- •Assists with facility modification projects.
- •Performs “handyman” maintenance duties such as simple electrical projects, spot painting and/or cleaning, light construction and/or exterior cleanup.
- •Recycling of all company recyclables including paper, toner and batteries.
- •Works cross functionally and provide direction/ownership in resolution of facility related problems.
- •Maintains regular communication through phone, email, text, and ticket system so daily requests are attended to.
General
- •Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.
- •Other
When & where you’ll work
Onsite: This position is fully onsite and open to candidates located in San Diego, California. Equipment for the role will be provided and training will occur onsite.
Schedule: This position will work Monday - Friday from 8 :00 AM - 5:00 PM PST .
Knowledge, skills & abilities
- •Some knowledge of Plumbing, electrical, HVAC.
- •Some knowledge in hand and power tools.
- •Able to effectively share information and ideas within and outside of department in written or verbal form; able to put forth own ideas and gain understanding from others.
- •Proficient at supporting effective interactions between team members and among cross-functional teams.
- •Microsoft programs and basic computer skills.
- •Ability to work with mobile devices and apps.
You should know
Tandem has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history information of candidates for this position, as this role may involve access to proprietary, sensitive and/or confidential information, including customer protected health information. This review is required to ensure that individuals in such roles uphold high standards of trust and integrity so as to protect the interests of our customers, employees, and stakeholders.
SPONSORSHIP: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Why you’ll love working here
At Tandem, we believe joy fuels excellence. That's why we've built a workplace that celebrates your achievements and supports your well-being. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries and fostering growth, all while maintaining a spirit of fun and camaraderie. This is just one of t
