Maintenance Technician

Description

Zingerman’s Bakehouse is hiring a Maintenance Technician I! The Maintenance Technician will work directly with the Maintenance Manager. Candidates will be responsible for diagnoses, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment maintenance in the areas of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and general facilities operations including grounds and upkeep.

This isn’t a typical maintenance job—it’s a chance to keep a beloved, high-volume artisan bakery alive and humming. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and improve the machines that make everything we do possible, with real ownership and variety every day. The right person will wonder why they didn’t apply sooner.

• A welcoming workplace where you can bring your whole quirky self to work; it's appreciated and acknowledged.
• An active, physical job. (You’ll easily close those rings on your watch every day!)
• Fun and engaged teammates who support each other.
• Making delicious and beautiful products to be proud of.
• Managing partners working with you side-by-side. (Our two current owners started as hourly staff, so they know your potential for growth.)
• A business education while you work! Learn Zingerman’s nationally-acclaimed business practices and put them into action. Hello resume builder!
• A discount at all Zingerman’s businesses and lots of free food.

Sound like the place you’ve been looking for? Please apply. Need more details? Keep reading!

Starting pay is $18-22 per hour to start, negotiable based on experience. Zingerman's Bakehouse has an exciting training strategy with clearly defined expectations and pay increases along the way.

• 32 Hours a week - 4 days a week 8 hours a day
• Weekend and Holiday availability is required. We close only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
• Full availability in November and December (we don't take any extra time off during these months)
• Availability for on-call maintenance emergencies and infrequent on-call help on days off

• A focus on safety during all job duties
• Work with the Maintenance Manager on essential operational support tasks
• Perform, under the direction of the manager, daily, weekly, and monthly priorities for equipment and facility preventative maintenance with the goal to minimize downtime.
• Maintain an organized and properly stocked maintenance shop to ensure the highest levels of efficiency, productivity, and cost savings
• Performs and assists in maintenance repairs as appropriate. Repair common issues of unique Bakehouse equipment
• Conducts all maintenance and repair work in accordance with OSHA, MIOSHA, and all other safety standards directly as is covered in the Maintenance Technician training phase
• Properly updates a computer based system to track preventive maintenance programs and to schedule preventive maintenance services
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with external staff including Bakehouse Managers and staff while providing great service to internal customers
• Effectively and promptly communicates equipment and facility repair status with department managers as necessary
• Schedule Flexibility

• Valid Michigan Driver's with a good driving record
• A student mindset, ready to learn
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to deal successfully with multiple tasks and high stress situations.
• Strong problem solving skills and deductive reasoning
• Certificate or willingness to obtain certificate for operation of a PIT (Powered Industrial Truck)
• Preferred:
• Has experience in commercial bakery equipment, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and HVAC
• A safety first mindset
• (1) year in residential or commercial maintenance or equivalent experience

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly during 9 hour shift
• Ability to stand for 9 hour shift
• Ability to climb a 12 ft ladder
• Ability to shovel snow for up to 2 hours at a time

• Takes pride in work accuracy and organization
• Is responsible and dependable
• Can learn quickly and work in a fast paced environment
• Enjoys giving great service
• Is a real team player
• Strong…