Facility & Grounds Maintenance

TalentSource; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSource is seeking a dependable Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Technician to support multiple manufacturing facilities in Indiana. The role covers grounds upkeep, seasonal equipment care, and keeping properties clean, safe, and well maintained year-round.

Schedule is Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM-4:30 PM with overtime on Fridays; travel between facilities is required using a company truck; pay is $21-$23 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds or facilities maintenance preferred.
• Experience operating a snow plow and lawn equipment.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a company vehicle.
• Able to manage responsibilities across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform mowing, trimming, watering, and general lawn and grounds maintenance.
• Plow and salt parking lots and other areas during winter weather.
• Maintain clean grounds, loading dock areas, rock beds, and retention pond areas.
• Water and care for trees and landscaping as needed.
• Perform light facility maintenance such as changing light bulbs and addressing basic property maintenance needs.
• Break down boxes and dispose of packaging, foam, vinyl, and other production waste.
• Wash company trucks.
• Coordinate with outside landscaping, irrigation, HVAC, and other service vendors as needed.
• Assist with scheduled HVAC filter changes and vendor maintenance visits.
• Prepare and maintain seasonal equipment.
• Clean, service, and properly store winter equipment, including snow blowers, plows, and related equipment.
• Prepare mowers, trimmers, pressure washers, and other equipment for the summer season.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance such as oil changes, lubrication, fuel treatment, and trailer bearing maintenance.
• Monitor properties for maintenance or grounds issues and take initiative to address them.
• Travel between multiple company facilities using a company provided truck.
• Perform other general facilities and grounds responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Facilities maintenance

Snow plow operation

Lawn equipment operation

Outdoor work

Independent work

Job description

Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Technician

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM-4:30 PM; Friday overtime as needed

We are seeking a dependable, hands‑on Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Technician to support multiple manufacturing facilities in the Elkhart/Bristol area. This position is responsible for maintaining company grounds, supporting general facility upkeep, caring for seasonal equipment, and helping ensure the properties remain clean, safe, and well maintained throughout the year.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in maintaining a property, and is comfortable handling a variety of outdoor and light facility‑maintenance responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Perform mowing, trimming, watering, and general lawn and grounds maintenance
• Plow and salt parking lots and other areas during winter weather
• Maintain clean grounds, loading dock areas, rock beds, and retention pond areas
• Water and care for trees and landscaping as needed
• Perform light facility maintenance such as changing light bulbs and addressing basic property‑maintenance needs
• Break down boxes and dispose of packaging, foam, vinyl, and other production waste
• Wash company trucks
• Coordinate with outside landscaping, irrigation, HVAC, and other service vendors as needed
• Assist with scheduled HVAC filter changes and vendor maintenance visits
• Prepare and maintain seasonal equipment
• Clean, service, and properly store winter equipment, including snow blowers, plows, and related equipment
• Prepare mowers, trimmers, pressure washers, and other equipment for the summer season
• Perform basic preventative maintenance such as oil changes, lubrication, fuel treatment, and trailer‑bearing maintenance
• Monitor properties for maintenance or grounds issues and take initiative to address them
• Travel between multiple company facilities using a company‑provided truck
• Perform other general facilities and grounds responsibilities as needed

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, facilities maintenance, property maintenance, landscaping, or a similar hands‑on role preferred
• Experience operating a snow plow and lawn/grounds equipment
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to perform basic equipment and facility maintenance
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Able to work independently and manage responsibilities across multiple locations
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to take ownership of property appearance and upkeep
• Dependable and able to report early during winter weather when necessary to ensure parking lots are cleared and salted before operations begin
• Valid driver's license and ability to safely operate a company vehicle

Pay: $21-$23/hour