Building and Grounds Maintenance Technician

Job description

Responsible for the maintenance, reliability, and compliance of all facility infrastructure and external areas, including buildings, utilities and site grounds. Ensures a safe, clean, and compliant environment aligned with food safety standards and operational needs. Oversee maintenance of buildings (roofs, walls, floors, doors, lighting, drainage).

Painting throughout plant

• Repair and replacement of lighting and light fixtures Basic plumbing (sinks, eye-wash stations, toilets, etc.) Installation/maintenance of office areas (building furniture, hanging TVs, etc.) Upkeep of signage in both interior and exterior of plant Upkeep of exterior of plant (smoking area, courtyard, fencing, parking lots) Any other general maintenance needed in the facility
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

Ensure structural integrity and immediate response to facility-related issues. Maintain site appearance aligned with corporate and regulatory standards. Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and permit-to-work systems. Maintain compliance with GMPs, audits (internal/external), and regulatory requirements. Ensure building conditions meet hygiene zoning standards (no leaks, cracks, contamination risks). Perform preventive and corrective maintenance; document work completed in SAP.

Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), food safety, and EHS requirements at all times. Follow all the Quality procedures and requirements. Identify recurring issues and support root-cause problem solving to reduce repeat failures. Communicate clearly with Production, Quality, and Maintenance leadership on equipment status and risks. Assist driving OEE improvements. Read/understand daily production schedule at the start of every shift.

Effective communication at all levels. Assist or handle projects given by supervisor. Communicate and coordinate with Operations and Maintenance Team Leads any corrective maintenance required. Perform preventive maintenance inspections on all production, building, and utilities equipment as assigned by the Operations or Maintenance Team Lead. Work across shifts with Maintenance Team Leads and complete work as instructed by those leads.

Consistently follows LOTO and site safety procedures

• Maintains clean, organized work area (5S mindset)
• Supports food safety and quality standards in maintenance activities High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training in plumbing, or electrical systems is highly preferred
• 5+ years in industrial or facilities maintenance Willingness to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required Plumbing, Painting, flooring repair, general construction.

Basic knowledge of electricity 110V, 240V and 3 phase Basic Math Skills Ability to obtain PIV licenses

• Forklift, Scissor Lift, Ect. Experience in food & beverage manufacturing (GMP awareness) Welding/fabrication and machining skills (basic) SAP knowledge Can work with minimum supervision Lift 50 pounds. Constant bending and twisting; able to reach above shoulders.

Able to climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch occasionally. Able to become certified to operate a hand truck. Able to become certified to operate fork truck Able to become certified in man-lifts. Able to work any shift and overtime when needed. Able to work in hot/humid conditions as well as areas that may contain starch/dust particles and egg. Able to work in cold conditions or out in the weather Interpersonal efficiency and the ability to work with a team with multi-layered strengths.

Associates degree in a maintenance-related field preferred or manufacturing maintenance experience required. Also, the employee must be able to pass appropriate testing and Targeted Selection Interview process prior to being offered the position. Must be able to pass the maintenance proficiency test which will be coordinated prior to interview if applicant has not previously completed.

Benefits

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing

We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example: Physical

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments Social
• Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training Emotional
• Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability