Facilities Maintenance Technician

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,822,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Professional growth & training

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support and maintain bakery facility systems, ensuring safety and quality standards across multiple areas.

The role requires a technical mindset with the ability to rotate assignments inside and outside the bakery and to pursue ongoing training as technology evolves. The position emphasizes preventive maintenance, heat, cooling, electrical work, and adherence to safety and environmental standards, with a focus on reliability

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in building maintenance or related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent; trade certification or diploma a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and safety-minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot facility/infrastructure systems including boilers, HVAC, and process cooling.
• Perform minor repairs and general maintenance (insulation, plumbing, electrical, lighting, carpentry, painting).
• Maintain vendor relationships for general facility maintenance.
• Oversee building and grounds upkeep including sprinkler and fire suppression systems.
• Utilize SAP for parts checkout, reporting, and data entry.
• Ensure clean, safe work environment and adherence to company policies.

Skills

Building maintenance

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Education

High school diploma

Trade school certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflectsHonesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

Facilities Maintenance Technicians support and maintain the facility/infrastructure systems by ensuring they remain in optimal working condition with safety and quality standards being a top priority. They must possess a technical mindset and demonstrate strong mechanical capabilities, while being flexible and adaptable as they will be required to rotate job assignments throughout various areas in and outside of the bakery. Facility Maintenance Technicians must have the aptitude and drive to seek and acquire on-going training due to ever evolving technological improvements and performance standards.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot all facility/infrastructure systems, including but not limited to boilers, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (as applicable), and facility process cooling systems
• Perform minor facility repairs and general maintenance for insulation, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and overall building needs, including but not limited to minor carpentry work and painting
• Maintain vendor relationships for general facility maintenance
• Oversee all building and grounds upkeep, including but not limited to sprinkler system and fire suppression system
• Use SAP software for parts checkout, reporting, and general data entry
• Practice learned knowledge of environmental and maintenance programs
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Perform other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures
• Possess or attain licenses required by their respective municipal, county/ward or state regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components and various other job-related equipment

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in building maintenance or as a technician in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, welding, electrical, industrial equipment, automotive repairs, or related field
• High school diploma or equivalent, Technical/Trade School certification or diploma a plus

Salary Range- 29.71

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 9/28/2026. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Christi Felps at [e-mail] or(1) 210 6612361.

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Facilities, HVAC, Maintenance, Data Entry, Electrical, Operations, Manufacturing, Administrative, Engineering

Flowers Foods' diverse work force of talented, dedicated employees is one of the company's most valuable assets. Flowers Foods provides excellent career opportunities and training in production, management, sales, and other areas. We provide competitive salaries and benefits and a pleasant working environment. Each Flowers bakery and sales company is an independent subsidiary and handles its own hiring through its human resources department. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.