Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and medical benef

401(k) Retirement savings plan

Professional growth and leadership tr

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain and troubleshoot plant infrastructure, including boilers, HVAC, and process cooling. The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, safety compliance, and the ability to rotate assignments across bakery areas.

The candidate should have at least a high school diploma, plus technical training. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth, with a focus on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical/Trade School certification a plus.
• 1+ years in building maintenance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot facility/infrastructure systems including boilers, HVAC, and process cooling where applicable.
• Perform minor repairs and general maintenance (insulation, plumbing, electrical, lighting, carpentry, painting).
• Maintain vendor relationships for general facility maintenance.
• Oversee building and grounds upkeep (sprinkler and fire systems).
• Use SAP for parts checkout, reporting, and data entry.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Technical mindset

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Trade school certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2025 sales of $5.3 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 reflects Honesty & 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
  

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

• 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 11/19/2026. 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.
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