Building/Groundskeeper Maint 1st Shift Tecumseh NE

Tyson Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Shift differentials

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a maintenance-focused candidate to operate rolling stock and maintain building equipment, including snow removal and occasional back-up wastewater treatment duties. The role covers repairs to forklifts, pallets jacks, vehicles, and facilities, with attention to safety and efficiency.

Overtime and weekend work may be required. The position emphasizes hands-on mechanical work, tool use, and the ability to manage both routine and emergency maintenance tasks across diverse

Qualifications

• General repair and maintenance of building, forklifts, pallet jacks, company vehicles, and all other equipment or buildings owned by the company.
• Maintenance and safe operation of all company rolling stock; back-up Waste Water Treatment Plant operator; back-up Sanitation Operator sweeping designated areas.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replacement of facility light bulbs as required.
• Repair of facility plumbing needs as required.
• Trash removal from the facility.
• Maintain the bone yard for cleanliness.
• Assist with roof repairs and clean-up.
• All other essential duties as directed by the shift maintenance supervisors/lead.

Skills

General repair

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Mechanical background

Vehicle maintenance

Basic plumbing

Light fixtures

Valid driver’s license

Forklift license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Job Details:

Pay range: $20.10 - 23.50 (depending on experience) + $1.50 attendance bonus 2nd Shift Differential $1.50/hr 3rd Shift differential $5.00/hr Hours: Monday through Friday, occasional overtime and weekend work 1st Shift 6:00 am – 2:30 pm 2nd shift: 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm 3rd shift: 10:00 pm – 6:30 am

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for operating rolling stock, and general building equipment maintenance inclusive of snow removal in the winter, and acting as back-up to the waste water treatment, positions as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

• General repair and maintenance of building, forklifts, pallet jacks, company vehicles, and all other equipment or buildings owned by the company
• Maintain company grounds inclusive of snow/ice removal, lawn work
• Maintenance and safe operation of all company rolling stock;
• Repair and replacement of facility light bulbs may be required
• Repair of facility plumbing needs as required
• Back-up Waste Water Treatment Plant operator
• Back up Sanitation Operator sweeping designated areas
• Trash removal from the facility
• Maintain the cleanliness of the truck sheds, loafing shed, and maintenance shop
• Maintain the bone yard for cleanliness
• Assist with roof repairs and clean-up
• All other essential duties as directed by the shift maintenance supervisors/lead

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to carry out essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, within safety guidelines
• Ability to operate all rolling stock efficiently, within safety guidelines
• Ability to efficiently use hand tools and trades type tools, to provide maintenance of facility as required
• Some mechanical background required
• Some knowledge of vehicle maintenance including preventative and scheduled maintenance.
• Basic plumbing skills
• General knowledge of light fixtures
• Valid driver’s license
• Be able to obtain an operator’s license for forklift, skid loader, and pallets jack
• Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred Associates degree or equivalent in mechanical trade preferred

Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate within the department and understand directions Must be able to read, write and in order to maintain records and communicate well

Physical Requirements / Environment:

Stand/Walk: Continuously (at least 8 hours a day) Occasionally (1-3 hours a day); bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder, crouch, kneel, push/pull Lift/Carry: Frequently (1-10 lbs), Occasionally (up to 35-50 lbs.) Rarely (over 50 lbs. with assistance) Continuously working around moving machinery, both inside and out with changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust and fumes, occasionally working on a ladder at unprotected heights, around and amongst dead birds and a strong chicken odor

Requirements:

6 month work history or participant of any industrial maintenance educational program. maintenance experience preferred. Internal candidates must have completed 6 months in their current role to be able to be considered for this position.

Rehire Consideration:

Max of two (2) previous Tyson employments. 90 days (3 months) waiting period.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: D Shift (United States of America)

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