Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Technician

Staff Management | SMX; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay

Medical / Dental Insurance

Job summary

Staff Management | SMX is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Associate (Buildings & Grounds) in Gallatin, TN. You will maintain plant infrastructure, support preventive maintenance, and drive improvements in condition and reliability within a regulated food manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes an equipment owner mindset and hands-on involvement with routine inspections, minor repairs, and housekeeping to ensure safe, reliable facilities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in maintenance, facilities, or technical support.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot basic issues.
• Comfortable working in a regulated food manufacturing environment (GMPs, safety standards).
• Self-driven, reliable, and able to take ownership of assigned areas.
• Ability to work independently and cross‑functionally with maintenance and operations teams.
• Basic electrical experience is a plus.
• Must be able to regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work around electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and thermodynamic equipment safely.
• Must be able to work on ladders, scissor lifts, scaffolding and other high precarious places safely.
• Must be able to work in engine rooms where heat and noise are present.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection and maintenance of facility infrastructure (doors, dock equipment, lighting, walls, drains, support systems).
• Execute minor repairs including mechanical, electrical (basic), and structural upkeep.
• Support preventive maintenance activities across building systems.
• Identify and elevate abnormal conditions, deterioration, or potential failures.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in maintenance and facility areas.
• Operate and maintain basic maintenance tools and equipment safely.
• Support TPM initiatives by owning assigned areas and driving improvements in condition and reliability.
• Responsible for all aspects of facility maintenance to include repairs and painting when required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ownership mindset

Self-driven

Collaborative

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Staff Management | SMX is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Associate (Buildings & Grounds) in Gallatin, TN. You will maintain plant infrastructure, support preventive maintenance, and drive improvements in condition and reliability within a regulated food manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes an equipment owner mindset and hands-on involvement with routine inspections, minor repairs, and housekeeping to ensure safe, reliable facilities.