Maintenance & Janitorial Technician
About The Position
Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery is seeking a dependable, hands-on Maintenance & Janitorial Technician to help keep our facilities, equipment, shared spaces, and grounds clean, safe, organized, and operating properly. This role combines commercial cleaning and sanitation with routine facility maintenance, minor repairs, groundskeeping, shipping and receiving support, vendor coordination, and emergency response. You will work throughout our bakery, creamery, retail store, food-production areas, storage spaces, utility rooms, and outdoor property. The ideal candidate takes initiative, notices issues before they become larger problems, and is comfortable working independently while supporting multiple departments.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
- Two or more years of maintenance, facilities, janitorial, property-care, or related experience preferred.
- Experience completing basic facility repairs and troubleshooting maintenance concerns.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Forklift certification or willingness to complete company-provided training.
- OSHA or other workplace safety training is preferred but not required.
- Basic computer and email skills.
- Ability to manage changing priorities and work independently.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety.
- Clear communication and professional follow-through.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift certification
- OSHA or other workplace safety training
Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize restrooms, staff areas, public spaces, production areas, retail floors, and cooler floors.
- Mop floors, sanitize high-touch surfaces, empty trash and recycling, and assist with deep-cleaning projects.
- Maintain soap, sanitizer, cleaning supplies, light bulbs, batteries, and other facility supplies.
- Keep receiving, storage, waste, and back-of-house areas clean and organized.
- Follow chemical-labeling, storage, PPE, and Safety Data Sheet requirements.
- Inspect facilities and equipment for maintenance needs and safety concerns.
- Complete basic repairs involving lights, doors, fixtures, plumbing hardware, filters, vents, and general facility equipment.
- Maintain and test the emergency backup generator.
- Keep tools, maintenance equipment, gas cans, and the Gator utility vehicle clean, fueled, organized, and in safe working condition.
- Respond promptly to maintenance concerns and follow through until issues are resolved.
- Maintain basic repair, service, and maintenance records.
- Keep entrances, walkways, loading areas, and outdoor spaces safe and accessible.
- Shovel, snow blow, and salt walkways during winter weather.
- Assist with planters, picnic tables, trash cans, leaves, landscaping, and general property upkeep.
- Coordinate with landscaping or snow-removal vendors when needed.
- Coordinate with vendors providing HVAC, refrigeration, pest control, landscaping, snow removal, waste, and sanitation services.
- Help ensure contractors follow facility safety and sanitation requirements.
- Coordinate trash and recycling pickups and maintain waste collection areas.
- Unload and move deliveries using a pallet jack or forklift.
- Distribute packages and help manage outgoing shipments or returns.
Benefits
- The opportunity to perform varied, meaningful work that directly supports the safety and continued operation of Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
