Building and Grounds Maintenance Technician

Kraft Heinz•Kendallville, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the maintenance, reliability, and compliance of all facility infrastructure and external areas, including buildings, utilities and site grounds. Ensures a safe, clean, and compliant environment aligned with food safety standards and operational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training in plumbing, or electrical systems is highly preferred
5+ years in industrial or facilities maintenance
Willingness to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required
Plumbing, Painting, flooring repair, general construction.
Basic knowledge of electricity 110V, 240V and 3 phase
Basic Math Skills
Ability to obtain PIV licenses – Forklift, Scissor Lift, Ect.
Associates degree in a maintenance-related field preferred or manufacturing maintenance experience required.
Must be able to pass the maintenance proficiency test which will be coordinated prior to interview if applicant has not previously completed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food & beverage manufacturing (GMP awareness)
Welding/fabrication and machining skills (basic)
SAP knowledge
Can work with minimum supervision

Responsibilities

Oversee maintenance of buildings (roofs, walls, floors, doors, lighting, drainage).
Painting throughout plant
Repair and replacement of lighting and light fixtures
Basic plumbing (sinks, eye-wash stations, toilets, etc.)
Installation/maintenance of office areas (building furniture, hanging TVs, etc.)
Upkeep of signage in both interior and exterior of plant
Upkeep of exterior of plant (smoking area, courtyard, fencing, parking lots)
Any other general maintenance needed in the facility
Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
Ensure structural integrity and immediate response to facility-related issues.
Maintain site appearance aligned with corporate and regulatory standards.
Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and permit-to-work systems.
Maintain compliance with GMPs, audits (internal/external), and regulatory requirements.
Ensure building conditions meet hygiene zoning standards (no leaks, cracks, contamination risks).
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance; document work completed in SAP.
Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), food safety, and EHS requirements at all times.
Follow all the Quality procedures and requirements.
Identify recurring issues and support root-cause problem solving to reduce repeat failures.
Communicate clearly with Production, Quality, and Maintenance leadership on equipment status and risks.
Assist driving OEE improvements.
Read/understand daily production schedule at the start of every shift.
Effective communication at all levels.
Assist or handle projects given by supervisor.
Communicate and coordinate with Operations and Maintenance Team Leads any corrective maintenance required.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections on all production, building, and utilities equipment as assigned by the Operations or Maintenance Team Lead.
Work across shifts with Maintenance Team Leads and complete work as instructed by those leads.