Maintenance Technician — Food Plant & Facility Ops

Arden's Garden; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Arden’s Garden in Atlanta is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our production, warehouse, and retail facilities running safely and efficiently.

You’ll perform preventative maintenance, diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration systems, and assist with equipment installs.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, organized, proactive, and can work independently to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing, food production, warehouse, facilities, or a similar environment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and/or refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, instructions, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production machinery, equipment, and facility systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical equipment issues to minimize operational downtime.
• Troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration issues.
• Inspect equipment regularly to identify wear, damage, or potential mechanical problems.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and technical documentation to assist with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Assist with the installation, setup, and maintenance of new equipment and facility systems.
• Identify parts, tools, or outside services needed to complete repairs and communicate those needs to management.
• Perform general building and facility maintenance across production, warehouse, and retail locations.
• Troubleshoot and address issues involving lighting, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, fixtures, and other building systems.
• Complete minor construction and facility repair projects as needed.
• Conduct routine facility inspections to identify maintenance or safety concerns.
• Help maintain clean, safe, and operational work environments for employees and customers.
• Follow established preventative maintenance schedules and complete assigned maintenance tasks on time.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, repair records, and equipment service documentation.
• Document completed repairs and communicate recurring or significant equipment concerns to management.
• Monitor equipment conditions and recommend preventative repairs or replacement needs when appropriate.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from production, warehouse, retail, and other operational teams.
• Prioritize maintenance requests based on safety, operational urgency, and business impact.
• Communicate repair status, equipment downtime, and anticipated next steps to the appropriate teams.
• Work collaboratively with employees, managers, vendors, and outside contractors when necessary.
• Help identify practical solutions that reduce downtime and keep operations moving.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures when completing maintenance and repair work.
• Use tools and equipment safely and appropriately.
• Identify and communicate unsafe equipment or facility conditions.
• Maintain an organized work area and properly store tools, equipment, and maintenance materials.
• Support a culture of safety throughout Arden’s Garden facilities.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Technical manuals

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Refrigeration systems

Hand tools

Job description

Arden’s Garden in Atlanta is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our production, warehouse, and retail facilities running safely and efficiently.

You’ll perform preventative maintenance, diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration systems, and assist with equipment installs.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, organized, proactive, and can work independently to minimize downtime.