Maintenance Associate-Yard and Property- 1st Shift

Wayne Farms; Mocksville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the exterior grounds of the Mocksville facility. Responsibilities include mowing, planting, weeding, pruning, and basic exterior repairs, performed under minimal supervision and in compliance with company policies and safety guidelines.

Ideal candidates are able to work unsupervised, tolerate night, weekend and extended hours, and demonstrate a strong work ethic. Wayne Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Previous landscaping experience is a plus.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivated.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds/yard around facility.
• Mow, plant, weed, fertilize, prune to keep plants healthy.
• Perform minor exterior maintenance and repairs.
• Assist others with grounds and facility maintenance.
• Follow company policies and safety guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Landscaping

Self-motivation

Shift flexibility

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for the cultivation and care of grounds/yard surrounding facility. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Under minimal supervision, ensure grounds/yard surrounding facility are well maintained
• Perform landscaping duties such as mowing, planting, weeding, fertilizing, pruning etc to ensure plants, shrubs and trees remain healthy
• Perform minor facility exterior maintenance such as sweeping/clearing sidewalks, painting, lightbulb replacement and/ or other minor structural repairs etc.
• Assist others when requested in the repair and maintenance of grounds and facility
• Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Previous experience in landscaping a plus
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in hot, wet and/or cold environment
• Ability to stand up to 8 hours

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.