What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility & Maintenance Manager position at Wondercide?
Wondercide was founded when our founder, Stephanie Boone, set out to create safe, plant-powered pest control solutions after her dog Luna became ill from conventional treatments. Today, Wondercide offers a comprehensive line of plant-powered solutions for pets, homes, and yards — trusted by millions and backed by over 50,000 5-star reviews.
Based in Austin, TX, we are a high-growth, digitally native CPG brand with an omni-channel presence and expanding retail footprint. As a vertically integrated operation, we formulate, produce, bottle, package, fulfill, and support our products in-house — giving us full control over quality, execution, and customer experience.
We are a collaborative, hands-on team that embodies our core values: Grit, Action, Curiosity, Ownership, and Insight. We are united by our mission and driven by Fierce Love® — protecting families of every kind, everywhere.
The Role
We are seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Manager with strong mechanical and production maintenance expertise to lead facility-wide maintenance and ensure optimal uptime on our production and packaging equipment. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for daily troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, vendor management, equipment reliability, and supporting new equipment evaluation and implementation as our operations continue to grow.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, is proactive in problem-solving, and takes ownership of keeping people, equipment, and the facility running safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment & Facility Maintenance
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production and facility equipment to minimize downtime.
- Perform and oversee equipment changeovers, rebuilds, and overhauls.
- Install, maintain, and optimize new and existing machinery to meet performance and safety standards.
- Develop, implement, and track preventive maintenance programs.
- Maintain building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, compressed air, and safety systems.
- Ensure safe and proper use of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Serve as a working manager and lead maintenance technician(s).
- Coordinate and oversee work performed by contractors, vendors, and building/property partners.
- Maintain accurate documentation: equipment logs, PM schedules, repair records, and SOPs.
- Collaborate with Operations and Continuous Improvement teams to evaluate and upgrade equipment and processes.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, safety, and internal quality standards.
- Prioritize and resolve maintenance needs with a sense of urgency and clear communication.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 4 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and facility infrastructure.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.
- Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout and industrial safety protocols.
- Demonstrated ability to work with tools, replacement parts, and fabrication as needed.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in CPG, food/beverage, brewing, bottling, or other filling/labeling production environments.
- Experience with flow wrappers, liquid filling systems, conveyors, or packaging lines.
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) is a plus.
What’s in It for You
- Mission-driven work that truly makes an impact.
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunity.
- Low healthcare premiums 100% vision & dental coverage.
- Paid volunteer time off and parental leave.
- Performance-based growth and development pathway.
- Company-wide appreciation events (Thankful Thursdays, Thrilling Thursdays).
- Free Wondercide products and company swag.
- Dog-friendly workplace.
- Paid holidays vacation time starting day one.
If you’re interested in joining the Wondercide Pack, apply today!
This position is based in Round Rock, TX, and is not a remote position.
Here at Wondercide, we celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and inclusion. We’re a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you’re interested in joining the Wondercide Pack, apply today!