Maintenance Technician

Fresh Baguette is a fast-growing, artisanal bakery known for its high-quality standards and modern atmosphere. The company was founded in Bethesda, MD in 2013, to bring fresh, made-from-scratch organic breads, pastries, sweets, and croissant items inspired by bakeries in France to the DMV area. We have expanded to eight retail locations, two production bakeries, and a thriving wholesale business. We serve coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores with fresh products every day, 365 days a year.

Our mission is to offer our customers unique moments of indulgence that are delicious to every sense. We are passionate about quality and take great pride in everything we do. This value is evident in everything we do, from the smell of scratch-made artisanal croissants and organic bread baking fresh throughout the day to the beauty of hand-crafted pastries, delicious coffee, and savory creations delivered in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Fresh Baguette’s Maintenance team is expanding
. We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to support our retail and production facilities across the DC, MD, and VA area.

About the Role:
Maintenance Technician
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping bakery equipment and facilities operating safely and efficiently. This role includes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs during both planned and unplanned downtime. The technician is also expected to propose improvements and implement approved changes to improve safety, quality, equipment availability, and production efficiency.

Salary & Benefits
Competitive pay: $32 – $48 per hour depending on experience and certifications

Top performers may progress beyond the range with proven expertise and added responsibilities

Health insurance after 90 days

Paid time off
401(k) with company match

Employee discount

Growth opportunities

Requirements
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship3–5 years of industrial maintenance or mechanic experience, preferably in food manufacturing

Mandatory experience with HVAC equipment

EPA certification required; OSHA 10 preferred

Working knowledge of industrial safety standards including OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout and tagout procedures and food safety maintenance principles

Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems

Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills

Physical ability to perform hands-on work in demanding environments, including lifting up to 75 lbs, bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between locations in DC, MD, and VA

Working Hours
Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week Flexible work schedule

Responsibilities
Ensure availability of bakery equipment by completing preventive maintenance on freezers, chillers, RTUs, mixers, ovens, dishwashers, packaging equipment, and other ancillary equipment

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems, with greater emphasis on industrial HVAC units

Respond to equipment issues during planned and unplanned downtime in a safe, orderly, and efficient manner

Perform general building and facility maintenance, including unclogging drains, patching drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing, hardware repairs, and fabrication or repair of ducts, sheet metal, rails, and structural components as required

Propose maintenance and safety improvements and implement approved changes to improve safety, quality, equipment availability, and production efficiency

Work collaboratively with production, safety, and maintenance teams to support daily operations

Follow and maintain compliance with industrial safety standards and food safety maintenance requirements, including OSHA, NFPA 70E, and lockout and tagout procedures

Drive between locations in DC, MD, and VA as needed to support maintenance and operational needs

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