Building and Grounds Maintenance Technician

Nestle; Hartwell (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Nestlé is hiring a Building and Grounds Maintenance Technician in Hartwell, Georgia. The role focuses on light repairs, painting, and supporting sanitation and maintenance in a large production facility.

You will work across production and administrative areas, using carpentry, plumbing, and cleaning skills. The job requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year in a manufacturing/industrial setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Ability to operate heavy cleaning equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform light building repairs in production and administrative areas.
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces.
• Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts and floor scrubbers.
• Assist Maintenance with sanitation and snow removal.
• Prepare, transport and stage sanitation chemicals.

Skills

Light carpentry

Plumbing

Mechanical repair

Sanitation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Floor scrubbers

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Our Hartwell, Georgia, factory measures an impressive 1,500,000 square feet. It represents our most versatile facility to date, enabling us to switch product lines with greater speed and efficiency. Together, we take immense pride in producing and distributing the brands that our customers trust and that bring joy to pets' lives. In addition to offering excellent career opportunities to over 1,000 associates, we actively demonstrate our commitment to the community. We support local pet shelters and rescue efforts, as well as engage in education and hunger relief programs, ensuring that we make a positive impact beyond our factory walls. We also are doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal.

As a Building and Grounds Maintenance Technician, you will perform light building repairs and upkeep in the production and administrative areas of our food manufacturing facility. This will include preparation and painting of various surfaces, minor mechanical repairs and installations, and assistance to other areas of the maintenance department as needed. You will also perform sanitation duties, snow removal, and deep cleaning as needed.

• Repair drywall, concrete, brick, and block surfaces.

• Install carpet, floor and ceiling tiles, bulletin boards, and other items.

• Perform facility maintenance tasks including carpentry, plumbing, waste disposal, snow removal, and more.

• Paint interior and exterior surfaces including walls, pipes, line painting, striping, and stenciling.

• Safely operate heavy equipment and cleaning equipment including forklifts, scissor lifts, floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, and other job-related equipment.

• Assist the Maintenance Department with tasks such as sanitation, fire watch, confined space entry, etc.

• Prepare, transport, and stage chemicals for sanitation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

• 1+ years’ experience in a manufacturing, industrial, production, military, or related environment.

Pay: $27.15 per hour

• Bonus Eligibility: Yes

• Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits