Facilities Maintenance Lead Technician

Joy Baking Group; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Joy Baking Group is seeking a Cookie Plant Facilities Maintenance Lead Technician to manage building and facility maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate capital projects. The role supports production with preventive maintenance, safety, and compliance across the Hermitage site.

You will partner with Facilities, Engineering, and Production teams to plan, procure materials, and ensure timely completion of upgrades while maintaining quality and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated mechanical skills and experience.
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Trade school certificate or equivalent experience preferred.
• Megamation CMMS or equivalent experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance work orders and general repairs for the building and facility support equipment.
• Independently troubleshoot facility issues and determine effective repair solutions with minimal supervision.
• Aid in coordination of facility improvement projects from concept through completion.
• Obtain quotes, order materials, and manage inventories of critical spare parts.
• Work with contractors on-site to ensure safe, efficient completion per GMP and safety requirements.
• Support installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and facility systems.
• Collaborate to refine Preventive Maintenance programs and develop new PMs as new equipment is placed.
• Provide support for large-scale capital projects with the Hermitage Facilities Manager.
• Prioritize work based on production needs and safety considerations.
• May require infrequent travel.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, GMPs, and reporting of hazards or defects.

Skills

General maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing

Carpentry

Mechanical repairs

Safety training

Team communication

Reading directions

Education

High school diploma

Trade certificate

Tools

Megamation CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of the Cookie Plant Manager and the Hermitage Facilities Manager, the Cookie Plant Facilities Maintenance Lead Technician is responsible for supporting the maintenance and repair of the facility and support equipment. This position serves as the primary facilities maintenance resource for the Cookie Plant and is expected to work independently while planning, coordinating, and executing facility maintenance activities and small capital or improvement projects. Responsibilities include performing repairs, developing maintenance plans, coordinating contractors and vendors, procuring materials, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to production. This position also works closely with Production Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Production personnel to troubleshoot problems while maintaining the efficient production of a safe, quality food. The position is primarily daylight hours with required flexibility to complete scheduled and emergency projects that may occur outside of daylight or weekday hours in order to support uninterrupted production. Working through production shut-downs is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance work orders and general repairs for the building and facility support equipment, including but not limited to building, rooftop equipment, warehouse, air compressors, generator, trash compactor, truck unloading blowers, and chillers
• Independently troubleshoot facility issues and determine the most effective repair solutions with minimal supervision
• Aid in the coordination of facility improvement projects from concept through completion, including scheduling, material procurement, contractor coordination, and project execution
• Obtain quotes, order materials, manage inventories of critical spare parts, and ensure project resources are available prior to scheduled work
• Work with contractors while on-site to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company food safety and safety requirements
• Support the installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and facility systems
• Collaborate with the Facilities Manager, Engineering, and Maintenance Supervisor to refine existing Preventive Maintenance program and develop new PMs as new equipment is placed
• Work cooperatively with the Hermitage Facilities Manager for large-scale capital projects
• Provide support to the greater Facilities Maintenance team for the Hermitage sites by aiding in projects at the Hermitage Cone Facility and other local Joy locations as needed
• Prioritize work based on production needs, food safety risk, personnel safety, and business impact
• Infrequent travel may be necessary
• Consistently maintain compliance with all food safety, quality, and manufacturing requirements by adhering to established protocols, following allergen control procedures, complying with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and identifying and reporting defective materials, food safety hazards, and potential product contaminants
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Essential Functions

• Must be proficient in general building maintenance including electrical troubleshooting, plumbing, carpentry, painting, metal fabrication, mechanical repairs, and other facility maintenance disciplines
• Must be able to properly prioritize work responsibilities within assigned work area
• Must be willing and able to attend safety, food safety, sanitation, and/or leadership trainings as offered/assigned by supervisor
• Exercise sound judgment and make decisions that balance safety, food safety, production needs, cost, and long-term equipment reliability
• Adherence to the company attendance policy is required, which includes expectations of punctuality and limited unapproved absences
• Able to read, analyze and follow directions
• Must be willing and able to perform work while following all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulations including in confined spaces, overhead work at elevated heights, and in varying environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain, snow, and dust
• Must be able to keep accurate records
• Must be able to speak, listen, and openly communicate with team members and actively participate in team meetings
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 75 pounds
• Must have full use of arms and legs and be able climb stairs to access all areas of the plant and offices, including roof tops and silos
• Able to stoop, kneel, climb or squat on a frequent basis
• Possess manual dexterity & use hands to grip, pinch, handle, reach, or feel on a frequent basis
• Stand on a continuous basis and walk on a frequent basis
• Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 10 hours per day

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated record of mechanical skills and experience
• HVAC experience preferred
• Relevant trade school certificate or equivalent experience preferred
• Megamation Maintenance Software or equivalent CMMS experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office