Building and Grounds Maintenance | KanPak | Penn Yan, NY

About the role

KanPak®, a Golden State Foods company, is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of beverage, yogurt, and dessert solutions using aseptic technology. The Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician keeps the facility operating safely, efficiently, and at the highest standards by performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and groundskeeping. The role requires a high level of independence while coordinating closely with Engineering and Capital Project leadership to support food safety, regulatory compliance, and facility reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on buildings, roofs, siding, walls, flooring, and exterior surfaces
• Complete interior and exterior painting projects as needed
• Repair and patch flooring to maintain safe walking surfaces
• Remove snow and apply salt to roadways, walkways, and access points
• Perform minor electrical repairs including wall switches, outlets, light fixtures, bulbs, ballasts, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, and cords
• Perform minor plumbing repairs including fixing faucet and drain leaks, unclogging drains, trenching and laying small utility lines
• Replace HVAC filters and clean exhaust fans
• Coordinate GSF Quality activities and operations to meet objectives for quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, cost, safety, and customer satisfaction at KanPak
• Participate in formulating and administering division’s short- and long-range goals and objectives for business growth
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and small equipment; operate forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, mowers, loaders, and snow plows
• Estimate time and materials needed for maintenance and repair tasks
• Work flexible hours as required to support facility needs; maintain confidentiality of sensitive company information; perform other related maintenance duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license (must be maintained)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong understanding of safe work practices

Preferred Experience

• 1+ year of building and grounds maintenance experience
• Food manufacturing or food industry experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with hand and power tools (saws, drills, grinders, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
• Experience operating forklifts and lift equipment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, reliable, and accountable
• Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and pride in work

Pay

Base Pay: $22/hour

Schedule

• Days: Tuesday–Friday 10-hour shift or Monday–Thursday 10-hour shift
• Shift: 6 a.m.–4 p.m.

Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and stand for extended periods
• Ability to distinguish colors, sounds, and smells as required for safety and maintenance tasks