Facilities Technician

Company: Kellanova
Location: Lees Summit
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

Are you the “go-to” expert for facilities operations, skilled in water systems, air compressors, building sprinkler systems, and electrical power distribution? Join our Kansas City, KS plant as a Facilities Technician, where you’ll play a vital role in keeping our environment safe, efficient, and running smoothly. This is a second shift position (2 pm – 10 pm), working all week. The starting hourly pay rate for this position is $37.93. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values technical expertise, problem-solving, and a commitment to safety. Here, your work will directly support our mission to deliver world-class products and maintain a top-tier facility. A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing Technical Troubleshooting & Repairs – Diagnose, repair, and maintain building equipment assets such as natural gas-fired boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, and oxidizers. Facility Systems Maintenance – Perform millwork, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical tasks to ensure optimal operation of plant systems and equipment. Project Leadership – Evaluate work orders, determine scope and procedures, and lead installation, maintenance, and repair projects—guiding other technicians as needed. Safety & Compliance – Consistently follow and enforce all safety, health, and quality procedures to support our production goals. Customer Service & Collaboration – Build strong relationships with plant partners, respond to issues with urgency, and conduct daily rounds to identify and resolve facility needs. We’re Looking for Someone With High School Diploma or GED. Experience in facility maintenance within an industrial or manufacturing setting, including hands-on work with building systems such as HVAC, boilers, chillers, air compressors, water and sprinkler systems, and electrical power distribution. Demonstrated ability to perform both preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and ensure all systems operate safely and efficiently to support plant operations. Knowledge of standard tools, equipment, materials, and practices in building maintenance crafts. Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Skill in reading, interpreting, and working from rough sketches, blueprints, and technical drawings. Familiarity with safety protocols and regulatory requirements related to facility operations. What’s Next After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information. Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com. Get to Know Us We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others. Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process. Let’s shape the future of snacking. Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here .

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