Maintenance Associate-Yard and Property- 2nd Shift

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Mocksville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a groundskeeper to maintain the facility’s grounds and yard. The role involves mowing, planting, weeding, fertilizing, and pruning to ensure healthy landscaping while performing minor exterior maintenance and assisting with broader facility upkeep.

The candidate should be able to work unsupervised, be self-motivated, and willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours. Equal opportunity employer with safety guidelines in place.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Prior landscaping experience is preferred.
• Ability to work unsupervised and remain self-motivated.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds/yard surrounding facility to keep them well cared for.
• Perform landscaping duties: mowing, planting, weeding, fertilizing, pruning to keep plants healthy.
• Carry out minor exterior maintenance: sweeping sidewalks, painting, lightbulb replacements, minor repairs.
• Assist others in grounds and facility maintenance as needed.
• Follow company policies, welfare guidelines, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Landscaping experience

Self-motivation

Night/weekend/holiday shifts

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

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
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

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.