Maintenance & Janitorial Technician
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- North Smithfield, RI
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Personal services
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 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.
Full description
Maintenance & Janitorial Technician
North Smithfield, RI I Full-Time I $24.00–$27.00 per hour
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 is not strictly a cleaning position. The 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.
Schedule
This is a full-time position generally scheduled:
- Monday through Friday
- Approximately 35–40 hours per week
- Typical start time around 7:00 a.m.
- Occasional early-morning, evening, weekend, or holiday work may be required during severe weather, equipment failures, urgent repairs, major deliveries, or other critical operational needs.
What You’ll DoCleaning and Facility Care
- 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.
Maintenance and Repairs
- 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.
Grounds and Seasonal Work
- Keep entrances, walkways, loading areas, and outdoor spaces safe and accessible.