Farm Groundskeeper & Maintenance Specialist

Opal Foods; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with matching

Job summary

Opal Foods is seeking a Grounds keeping and Maintenance worker for the Pullet Farm in Hudson, CO. The role focuses on outdoor grounds upkeep, truck disinfection, bait stations, and deliveries while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

The candidate will assist the Farm Manager with various projects, including preventive maintenance of equipment and roads, and manage visitor/supply flow on site. Works are 12-hour shifts with potential weekend work.

Qualifications

• Follow strict bio-security procedures including shower in and shower out when entering buildings.
• Must be able to walk for very long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be comfortable working independently for 12-hour shifts in all weather conditions.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Upkeep of grounds including mowing, spraying weeds, weed-eating, and trash.
• Maintaining truck disinfection stations and hand pumps.
• Maintaining roads.
• Staying on top of bird control.
• Keeping feed pads clear of feed.
• Preventive maintenance on all outside equip-feed bins, incline belts, cool cells, etc.
• Keeping track of visitors and supply deliveries.
• Monitor and maintain exterior of farm.
• Other duties as assigned by Lead person or Manager.

Skills

Bio-security procedures

Stamina / walking long periods

Lifting up to 50 lbs

12-hour shift independence

Weekend and holiday availability

Job description

Opal Foods is seeking a Grounds keeping and Maintenance worker for the Pullet Farm in Hudson, CO. The role focuses on outdoor grounds upkeep, truck disinfection, bait stations, and deliveries while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

The candidate will assist the Farm Manager with various projects, including preventive maintenance of equipment and roads, and manage visitor/supply flow on site. Works are 12-hour shifts with potential weekend work.