Facilities Technician

Mars•Topeka, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Mars Wrigley is hiring a Facilities Technician at its climate-controlled Topeka, Kansas location. The role is responsible for the operation and reliability of plant systems, including high-pressure boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, HVAC systems, wastewater treatment, ammonia systems, and facility power supply equipment and processes. The technician uses mechanical and electrical multi-craft skills to troubleshoot and repair varied equipment safely and efficiently, supporting equipment performance, product quality, and plant operations. The role requires the ability to work with little or no supervision. The Facilities Technician supports local, state, and federal environmental compliance through audits and interaction with regulators, insurers, and industry representatives. The position ensures adherence to ISO standards and Mars Wrigley Confectionery Conservation standards, and provides routine service, backlog management, and emergency response. It also involves diagnosing and resolving complex utilities issues, including issues involving computer systems or software, and prioritizing work to sustain production. The stated shift is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; the posting also describes the shift length as 12 hours and nonrotating. Weekend work and mandatory overtime are required during peak season. The work environment is climate-controlled, and the role includes physical work and use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
At least 1 year of maintenance experience.
Mechanical and electrical multi-craft skills and the ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of equipment.
Ability to work safely and efficiently with little or no supervision.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing for extended periods, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform.
Work weekends and mandatory overtime during peak season.
OSHA certification is required for forklift assignments.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of maintenance experience.
Knowledge of inventory control principles.
Ability to operate a forklift and OSHA certification.
Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Provide and maintain steam, compressed air, plant environmental conditioning, fire protection, weather protection, and wastewater treatment systems essential to plant operations.
Troubleshoot and resolve system-wide or area-wide chronic problems in processes and products.
Complete daily shift checks, log equipment operation, perform chemical testing of boiler and loop systems, and help ensure safe, efficient operation and maintenance of boilers, chillers, air compressors, environmental air handlers, and related equipment; assist at wastewater treatment when needed.
Follow operating permits and required inspections for air, wastewater, pressure vessels, refrigeration, storm water, and spill prevention, control, and countermeasure plans, including applicable ISO standards.
Optimize plant utilities and wastewater equipment using preventive and predictive maintenance methods; complete assigned preventive maintenance and work orders, and initiate or modify preventive maintenance procedures as needed.
Maintain an inspection-ready site for operational and environmental compliance.
Identify root causes of failures and develop lasting solutions to recurring problems.
Maintain required skills and certifications through training and development.
Provide technical support, leadership, and training to associates as a subject matter expert; coordinate equipment shutdowns and startups to support production requirements.
Participate in daily meetings addressing operations, utilities, and maintenance needs or concerns.
Maintain and implement technical documentation, user information services, and in-house technical knowledge systems.
Conduct technical training for associates on equipment, software, or technology after receiving relevant training.
Coordinate with internal parties and vendors to develop training materials that reflect current technologies and specifications.
Train team members and represent utilities in cross-functional meetings as a technical resource.
Participate in technician selection when applicable.
Work weekends and mandatory overtime during peak season.
Perform physical tasks including standing, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds; use required personal protective equipment.
Perform forklift assignments when applicable, requiring OSHA certification and frequent mounting and dismounting.