Facility Maintenance Technician

Piazza Produce offers a wide array of produce, locally sourced goods, specialty items, and more. Piazza Produce delivers to over 150 surrounding cities including Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, and Michigan. This allows us a large distribution network in which we are able to back haul and deliver products from producers who need help distributing their products.

Essential Functions:

• Perform sanitation duties for the warehouse and office spaces, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, and vacuuming
• Collect and dispose of waste and recycling materials properly
• Check and notify management of pest issues
• Notify any safety hazards or maintenance issues to Management
• Complete and maintain required cleaning logs and records accurately and promptly
• Perform work in accordance with established SSOP’s (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures)
• Regularly inspect outdoor areas and remove weeds from flower beds, walkways, parking lots, snow removal, and other landscaped areas to maintain a clean and tidy appearance
• Collect and remove trash debris from assigned areas, including workspaces, break rooms, parking lots, and outdoor grounds
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on a wide range of equipment
• Support routine maintenance on building systems, including lighting, HVAC, plumbing, dock doors, painting, and racking
• Conduct regular inspections to identify wear, hazards, or potential failures
• Maintain accurate work orders, inspection reports, and maintenance records
• Assist with facility upkeep including snow removal, landscaping, and exterior maintenance
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, SQF, GMP, and company safety standards
• Collaborate with operations teams to minimize downtime and support production schedules

Competencies, Education, and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 – 2 years of experience in sanitation, janitorial, or cleaning roles within industrial, manufacturing, or food processing settings
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment. Basic PLC knowledge is preferred
• Familiar with Food Safety procedures
• Working knowledge of cleaning chemicals
• Must be able to read, speak, and write English satisfactorily, bilingual a plus
• Proficient PC skills in CRM and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems- Produce Pro, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and common E Mail systems
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills; Hands-on
• Strong analytical skills; problem solver
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organized and attention-to-detail approach
• Results-driven with a strong focus on achieving organizational goals
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple work orders and prioritize tasks effectively
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Schedule:

• Monday – Saturday (off on Sundays and one day during the week)
• 6:00am – 3:00pm

Compensation:

• $18.00-$20.00/hour

Physical Demands:

• Stand or sit for long periods of time
• Travel as needed and required
• Occasionally lift up to 50lbs
• Work in cold or wet environments

Benefits:

• Health & Welfare Benefits (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.