Grounds Keeper

Hendrix Industries; Sealy (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrix Industries in Sealy, TX is seeking a Grounds Keeper to oversee the upkeep of the building, grounds, and infrastructure.

You will perform repairs, handle preventive maintenance across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and safety systems, and support miscellaneous facility projects.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read technical manuals, and solid teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience reading technical manuals and drawings.
• Experience using hand and electrical tools.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general upkeep of building, grounds, and infrastructure.
• Maintain building operations to ensure safety and functionality.
• Perform basic, routine, and emergency repairs.
• Install, inspect, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management systems.
• Assist with miscellaneous facility projects (painting, drywall, carpentry, fixture installation, furniture/materials moving).
• Maintain grounds (pest control, landscaping, lawn care, and tree trimming).
• Work in a safe manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, such as but not limited to: using the power sweeper, painting and cleaning in different departments, inspecting fire extinguishers monthly and running eyewash stations weekly.]

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Plumbing systems knowledge

HVAC systems knowledge

Safety and waste management

Carpentry

Groundskeeping

Reading manuals/drawings

Hand tools

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Grounds Keeper is responsible for overseeing the general upkeep of the building, grounds, and its infrastructure.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee general upkeep of building, grounds, and infrastructure.
• Maintain building operations to ensure safety and functionality.
• Perform basic, routine, and emergency repairs.
• Install, inspect, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management systems.
• Assist with miscellaneous facility projects (painting, drywall, carpentry, fixture installation, furniture/materials moving).
• Maintain grounds (pest control, landscaping, lawn care, and tree trimming).
• Work in a safe manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, such as but not limited to: using the power sweeper, painting and cleaning in different departments, inspecting fire extinguishers monthly and running eyewash stations weekly.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, waste management systems, carpentry, and groundskeeping.
• Attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked.
• Experience using hand and electrical tools.
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• 1-3 years of general work experience.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Physical Job Requirements:

• Stand for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or balance
• Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Ability to work in an environment exposed to fumes or airborne particles.