Facility Maintenance Planner

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

This position supports all aspects of Maintenance and Facilities with the priorities and agenda set forth by Facilities Leadership.

Interacts with different levels of inter-organizational personnel, vendors, and consultants. Strong customer interaction skills, ability to identify and solve problems independently and computer literacy are critical for success. Working in a team environment is critical and providing direction to others with different cultural and technical backgrounds is necessary for success.

This position directly reports to the Facility Operations and Planning Manager.

The position is located in DeSoto and is not a remote position.

What you will do:

- Process work order assignments

- Work closely with all departments to prioritize work schedules and coordination of all maintenance activities

- Assist with coordinating supplies and materials for maintenance activities

- Preventative maintenance system database entry, update, and upkeep

- Create purchase requisitions and purchase orders

- Communicate effectively and schedule work with internal customers (Department Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leads) as well as outside vendors and contractors

- Provide clerical support for maintenance staff

- Develop annual, monthly, and weekly maintenance work order and preventive maintenance reports

- Prepare maintenance customer feedback survey reports

- Adheres to established industry and enterprise standards, policies and practices relating to safety, quality, schedule, cost, accounting, purchasing and regulatory compliance in performing assigned duties

- Participate in the implementation of Continuous Improvements (CI) projects, space planning projects and capital projects

- Conducts and completes on-the-job training and technical self-study programs for career development

What you will have:

- 6+ years of experience in general maintenance or facility maintenance

- Strong customer service skills, self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented, and a team player

- Ability to stay organized and able to handle competing priorities

- Good working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.)

- Ability to maintain and manage communication with maintenance technicians and team leads to ensure timely completion of work orders

- Strong organizational and management skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Work with Maintenance Techs and Engineers to optimize preventative maintenance procedures and document maintenance activities

- Ensure all labor hours, materials, and necessary notes or procedural changes are accurately recorded and work is closed in a timely manner

- Maintain a safe work environment by documenting and correcting potential safety issues and complying with all safety regulations

What will set you apart :

- Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) systems

- Working knowledge of COUPA - payment portal experience

- General knowledge of maintenance processes and methods

- Identify, specify, source and order supplies and equipment

- Create SOPs for critical and recurring jobs

- Lead the planning/scheduling of major shutdowns and provide support and coordination during events

- AA degree in General Education

Summary Pay Range:

$65,454.00 - $98,182.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

- Medical, dental, and vision benefits* - Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)* - 401(k) savings plans* - Health Savings Account (HSA)* - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)* - Health Lifestyle Programs* - Employee Assistance Program* - Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts* - Career Development* - Incentive bonus*

- Disability benefits

- Life Insurance

- Parental leave

- Adoption benefits

- Tuition Reimbursement

- These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

February 4, 2026 - February 17, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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