Entry Level Maintenance Planner Jobs in California

Planner 1 is responsible for assisting in the preparation, coordination, and monitoring of project plans and schedules. This entry-level position supports more senior planners and supervisors by gathering data, developing basic work plans, and ensuring that resources are effectively allocated to meet project timelines. Planner 1 plays a key role in ensuring work is scheduled efficiently and that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain simple work orders, job plans, and schedules under supervision.
• Assist in gathering and verifying information from operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Support the creation of work packages, including job steps, materials, labor requirements, and safety information.
• Monitor the status of work orders and update schedules accordingly.
• Communicate with supervisors and team leaders regarding upcoming work, material needs, and potential schedule conflicts.
• Use planning and scheduling software (such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or CMMS systems) to input and update project information.
• Assist in preparing reports and updates for internal teams and management.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical training preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in maintenance planning, project coordination, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of planning concepts and scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with maintenance processes and/or construction workflows is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings and technical documents (desired but not mandatory).

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo, etc.).
• Understanding of basic project management principles.
• Mechanical or industrial aptitude.
• Team-oriented with a proactive attitude.

Working Conditions:

• Office setting with occasional field visits.
• May require wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when in operational areas.
• Normal working hours, with possible overtime during major project phases or outages.

Planner 1 is responsible for assisting in the preparation, coordination, and monitoring of project plans and schedules. This entry-level position supports more senior planners and supervisors by gathering data, developing basic work plans, and ensuring that resources are effectively allocated to meet project timelines. Planner 1 plays a key role in ensuring work is scheduled efficiently and that projects are completed on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain simple work orders, job plans, and schedules under supervision.
• Assist in gathering and verifying information from operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Support the creation of work packages, including job steps, materials, labor requirements, and safety information.
• Monitor the status of work orders and update schedules accordingly.
• Communicate with supervisors and team leaders regarding upcoming work, material needs, and potential schedule conflicts.
• Use planning and scheduling software (such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or CMMS systems) to input and update project information.
• Assist in preparing reports and updates for internal teams and management.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical training preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in maintenance planning, project coordination, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of planning concepts and scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with maintenance processes and/or construction workflows is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings and technical documents (desired but not mandatory).

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo, etc.).
• Understanding of basic project management principles.
• Mechanical or industrial aptitude.
• Team-oriented with a proactive attitude.

Working Conditions:

• Office setting with occasional field visits.
• May require wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when in operational areas.
• Normal working hours, with possible overtime during major project phases or outages.