Facility Maintenance
Company : Dayton Freight
Location : Louisville, KY, 40211
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 29 December 2025
Overview
Full Time Position maintaining TWO Dayton Freight facilities.
- Charlestown, IN Service Center: 30-40% of their time
- Louisville, KY Service Center : 60-70% of their time
Facility Maintenance is responsible for assisting the Service Center Manager in the overall maintenance of the Service Center building, property and assets through field work and observations.
Responsibilities
- Inspect building, properties and facility equipment and reporting repairs and recommendations to the Service Center Manager.
- Communicate and coordinate with outside vendors to ensure quality and standards are met.
- Responsible for performing routine cleaning and maintenance tasks within the building and on the property.
- Responsible for minor repairs and maintaining outdoor areas.
- Complete weekly and monthly Service Center audits.
- Complete monthly inspections.
- Cleaning the dock, yard, and office
- Sweeping and Emptying Trash cans
- Organizing
- Complete other various tasks as instructed
- Timely communicate any known defects of equipment to Operations Supervisor on duty
- Available for irregular work schedules and for altering work shifts and/or assignments
- Effectively interact and converse with customers and company personnel
- Lift and carry boxes without assistance
- Report all accidents and/or injuries immediately to Operations Supervisor on duty
- Work within all company safety requirements
Qualifications
- 18 years of age
- Basic math skills
- Fluent in English
Benefits
- Stable and growing organization
- Fast paced work environment
- Internal advancement opportunities
- Competitive weekly pay
- Modern facilities and technology
- Unique leadership opportunity
- Travel
- Comprehensive benefits package: Health, 401(k), Dental, Vision, AD&D, etc.
- Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
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Frequently asked questions
Louisville’s facility maintenance sector shows steady demand, driven by logistics hubs like Dayton Freight. Candidates with hands-on skills and vendor coordination experience tend to stand out, as local employers seek reliable technicians who can support multiple service centers efficiently.
While basic qualifications often suffice, certifications like OSHA safety training or HVAC basics can provide a competitive edge in Louisville’s facility maintenance landscape, especially for positions requiring compliance with safety standards and routine equipment inspections.
Top candidates blend practical maintenance abilities with proactive problem-solving and communication skills. Familiarity with routine cleaning, minor repairs, and vendor management enhances effectiveness, crucial for maintaining operational continuity across multiple sites.
Progression often leads toward supervisory or management roles, such as Facility Maintenance Supervisor or Operations Manager. Gaining expertise in audit processes and vendor coordination can open doors to leadership opportunities within logistics and transportation companies.
Technicians split their time between facilities, balancing routine inspections, cleaning duties, and minor repairs. Prioritizing urgent issues and coordinating with external vendors are crucial to maintaining seamless operations across sites like those in Charlestown and Louisville.
Adapting to irregular schedules and shifting assignments is key, given the need to support two service centers. Maintaining clear communication with supervisors and managing a variety of maintenance tasks under a fast-paced environment are also part of Dayton Freight’s operational rhythm.
Dayton Freight fosters internal advancement within a dynamic, fast-paced setting. Employees can leverage exposure to modern facilities and technology, plus leadership opportunities, to build a robust career path in transportation and facility management sectors.
Facility Maintenance technicians in Louisville generally earn between $35,000 and $45,000 annually, depending on experience and scope. Dayton Freight’s competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package make it a compelling option for skilled maintenance professionals.
The commute between Charlestown and Louisville is manageable via I-65, often taking 30-45 minutes depending on traffic. Employees balancing work across both locations should plan for variable travel times during peak hours to maintain punctuality.
Dayton Freight emphasizes multi-site facility oversight combined with hands-on maintenance and vendor collaboration. Its culture promotes fast-paced work and internal career growth, setting it apart by offering unique leadership opportunities within a family-oriented environment.