Facilities Maintenance Technician

Sazerac Company Overview

Over 450 of the world's most extraordinary brands are part of the Sazerac family, including BuzzBallz, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, Fireball, Svedka, and more. We're proud to create spirits, cocktails, and experiences for every taste and occasion for people across the globe. Sazerac Company takes pride in fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and excellence across our distilleries and operations worldwide.

Job Description/Responsibilities

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician, you'll help keep our facility safe, functional, and ready for daily operations. You'll perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot building and equipment issues, and handle repairs across areas such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general facility upkeep. If you're a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in maintaining a safe and well-maintained workplace, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact on our operation.

What You'll Do

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on facility systems, buildings, and equipment, including basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general repairs.
• Respond to maintenance requests and urgent facility issues, troubleshoot problems, and complete repairs to minimize disruptions to operations.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, equipment, and safety systems to identify potential hazards or maintenance needs.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas while following company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Work with internal teams and contractors to coordinate maintenance activities, support facility projects, and identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, industrial maintenance, construction, or a related skilled trade.
• Working knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, carpentry, and general building maintenance practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize maintenance requests and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Technical school, apprenticeship, trade certification, or other formal training in facilities maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or a related field.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and responding to maintenance issues in a manufacturing, warehouse, food and beverage, or industrial environment.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements, safety procedures, work order systems, and continuous improvement practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and safely use hand and power tools while performing maintenance tasks.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and work in various positions throughout the facility.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to noise, wet or humid conditions, varying temperatures, and moving equipment.

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

 

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status.

What's Next

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process depending on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.

Need assistance throughout your application or interview process? Email [email protected].