Building/Groundskeeper Maint 1st Shift Tecumseh NE

AgHires; Tecumseh (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a shift maintenance technician to operate rolling stock and maintain building equipment, including snow removal and back-up wastewater treatment support. The role requires mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform general repairs on vehicles and facility systems.

The position involves multi-shift hours with occasional overtime and weekend work, and requires a valid driver's license with forklift/pallet jack qualifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform duties safely and efficiently within guidelines.
• Experience operating rolling stock and basic maintenance tools.
• Basic plumbing and electrical fixtures knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain building, forklifts, pallet jacks, and company vehicles.
• Snow/ice removal and grounds maintenance.
• Operate and back-up Waste Water Treatment Plant as needed.
• Back-up sanitation sweeping and trash removal duties.
• Maintain cleanliness of truck sheds and maintenance shop.

Skills

Safety practices

Operate rolling stock

Hand tools & trades

Mechanical background

Vehicle maintenance knowledge

Valid driver's license

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in mechanical trade

Tools

Forklift license

Pallet jack

Skid loader

Job description

Job Details

Pay range: $20.10 - 23.50 (depending on experience) + $1.50 attendance bonus

2ndShift Differential $1.50/hr

3rdShift differential $5.00/hr

Hours: Monday through Friday, occasional overtime and weekend work

1stShift 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

2ndshift: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm

3rdshift: 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 (1-10lbs), 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

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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