Facilities Maintenance Technician I (SugarCreek)

Sugar-Creek-Packing-Co.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugar Creek Packing Co. is seeking an entry-level Facilities Maintenance Technician I to support maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment at Dayton, Ohio operations. The role involves preventive maintenance, repairs, and safety-compliant work across multiple craft areas.

You will follow LOTO procedures, review work orders, and coordinate with plant management to minimize downtime while keeping facilities clean and safe in a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Perform regular facility maintenance and repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and manual repairs on facility premises (e.g. change light bulbs, maintain exterior property, snow removal).
• Handle minor plumbing issues like unclogging drains and repairing leaks.
• Address minor carpentry issues like fixing door handles or repairing small holes in walls.
• Assist in troubleshooting and corrective maintenance related to equipment and machinery.
• Review and complete work orders timely and maintain maintenance records.

Skills

General maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Technician I (SugarCreek)

Dayton, 4249 Beerman Ave., Dayton, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Sugar Creek Packing Co., founded in 1966, is a flourishing privately held, family owned food company. Its commitment to making the highest-quality, best-value products has allowed Sugar Creek to grow into one of the largest independent bacon processors servicing the global market.

DESCRIPTION sUMMARY

Perform regular facility maintenance and complete repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment. Complete other tasks such as general landscaping, fixing machinery, plumbing, heating, and inspecting buildings to confirm safety standards are being met. Coordinate with Production and Maintenance Management on identifying, planning, and scheduling major repairs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform general maintenance and manual repairs on facility premises (e.g. change light bulbs, maintain exterior property, perform snow removal, etc.)
• Handle minor plumbing issues like unclogging drains, repairing leaky faucets, and addressing minor plumbing leaks.
• Address minor carpentry issues like fixing loose door handles or repairing small holes in walls.
• Assist in troubleshooting and corrective maintenance related to equipment, including inspecting, operating, or testing machinery or equipment to diagnose mechanical malfunctions.
• Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or performing other preventive maintenance tasks.
• Assist in repair of machines, equipment, or structures using tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, precision measuring instruments, or electronic testing devices.
• Review and complete work orders timely, conducting necessary maintenance or repairs as needed.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures at all times and ensure all Maintenance Personnel are following LOTO procedures at all times.
• Maintain proper records of maintenance and repairs.
• Perform continuous education and training in related multi-craft skills.
• Maintain positive working relationship with all departments and sustain constant communication with Plant Management regarding any maintenance issues that may arise.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the department and keep all work areas clean.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
• Follow SugarCreek safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Other requirements

No unusual physical requirements. Physical requirements are consistent with electrical maintenance positions, including mostly sitting with some standing/walking required. Other light physical activity like using stairs or occasionally moving items weighing less than 50lbs may be required as needed. Some travel may be required in between plants.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Some travel to other locations is required.

Most work is performed in an indoor, manufacturing facility with close proximity to heavy and hazardous machinery. Safety wear is required, including hard hat, hairnet, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toe boots, coats and other necessary equipment. Some work is performed outside of the manufacturing facility.

Dayton, 4249 Beerman Ave., Dayton, Ohio, United States of America