Environmental Technician - Repair Solutions
Date: Oct 8, 2026
Location: El Cajon, CA, US
Company: GKN Aerospace Careers
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
The Environmental Technician supports non-hazardous waste management and recycling activities and responds to non-hazardous and hazardous spill clean-ups. The environmental technician will also be directly involved with hands-on cleaning and maintenance activities. This role will report into the Health, Safety, and Environmental department.
Job Responsibilities
- Operates forklifts for transferring non-hazardous recyclable materials for offsite processing.
- Utilizes equipment to clean wet dust collectors, thermal spray booths, and other operational machinery and work areas.
- May occasionally use scissor lift or aerial lift to clean ducting and horizontal surfaces.
- May occasionally transfer hazardous materials on site.
- Responds to non-hazardous and hazardous waste spills.
- Maintains facility grounds by removing trash and debris that could impact stormwater.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Supports recycling and waste minimization efforts for the site.
- Conducts inspections of emergency equipment
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 1-2 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment with environmental responsibilities.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to pass training upon hire.
- Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to read operational, technical, and/or safety related instructions.
- Familiarity with hazardous materials and waste.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs unassisted and be able to wear personal protective equipment.
- Experience using heavy and light equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, lifting equipment, pressure washer and other cleaning tools.
- Good communication and people skills.
Compensation Range
The compensation range for this position is between $25.00 - $30.00.
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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