Facilities Maintenance Tech I — Food Plant, Flexible Hours

The Original Cakerie; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Building and Grounds Maintenance Tech in Pembroke, NC to maintain and repair district facilities and equipment. This role supports HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and roofing, ensuring uptime and safety across production spaces.

You will perform preventive maintenance, inspect facilities, and coordinate with contractors while adhering to GMP, HACCP, and safety standards. A two-year technical degree or 2+ years of experience is required, with training for HACCP

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general building, facility, or industrial maintenance experience or a two-year technical degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and refrigeration.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and safe work practices.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools and testing equipment.
• Must read/write/speak English; Spanish preferred.
• Must complete HACCP certification; forklift license within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on building and facility systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting).
• Complete Preventative Maintenance Plans to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Participate in RCA on facility and equipment failures and propose corrective actions.
• Inspect building interior, exterior, grounds and parking areas for safety and repair needs.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors ensuring safety and GMP compliance.
• Document all maintenance activity in the CMMS system.
• Support the PM program to continually reduce unscheduled downtime.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

LOTO safety

Forklift operation

MS Office

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

EMAINT CMMS

Job description

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Building and Grounds Maintenance Tech in Pembroke, NC to maintain and repair district facilities and equipment. This role supports HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and roofing, ensuring uptime and safety across production spaces.

You will perform preventive maintenance, inspect facilities, and coordinate with contractors while adhering to GMP, HACCP, and safety standards. A two-year technical degree or 2+ years of experience is required, with training for HACCP