Building and Grounds Maintenance Technician

## Building and Grounds Maintenance Technician Apply:
Kendallville, IN:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-107531##

Job Description
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* JOB TITLE:

** Buildings & Grounds Tech
** DEPARTMENT:
** Maintenance
* * CLASS:
** Maintenance B
** SHIFT:
** 1st shift 6:30am
-2:30pm Mon-Fri with over time as needed.
** PAY:** $28.35 hourly  
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* Job summary:

** 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.  
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* Job responsibilities:

*** 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.  
** Required Qualifications
*** 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.  
** Preferred Qualification
*** Experience in food & beverage manufacturing (GMP awareness)
* Welding/fabrication and machining skills (basic)
* SAP knowledge
* Can work with minimum supervision  
** Safety and compliance (Non – Negotiable)
*** Consistently follows LOTO and site safety procedures
* Maintains clean, organized work area (5S mindset)
* Supports food safety and quality standards in maintenance activities  
** Physical Requirements
*** 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…