Seasonal Grounds Maintenance

Land O'Lakes; Missouri; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Grounds Maintenance Technician at a leading agricultural research center. This seasonal position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, performing essential maintenance tasks on grounds and facilities. You'll operate a variety of equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency while contributing to the upkeep of the Purina Animal Nutrition Research Center. With a focus on teamwork and communication, this role is perfect for those who enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for maintaining beautiful landscapes. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a respected organization that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid HS diploma or GED and ability to acquire DOT Class E license.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance activities including mowing and snow removal.
• Operate various equipment and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to perform activities without direct supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kubota mowers

X-Mark Walk Behind Mower

Weed trimmers

Leaf blowers

Chain saws

Skid steer

Dump trucks

Tractors

Backhoes

PTO driven pumper wagon

Job description

Seasonal Grounds Maintenance

Job Description:

Located at the Purina Animal Nutrition Research Center, the Grounds Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing technical repair work and preventative maintenance throughout the facility on buildings, grounds, and equipment. You will be responsible for all grounds maintenance activities.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities

1. Operate Kubota mowers, X-Mark Walk Behind Mower, various weed trimmers, leaf blowers, and chain saws as required or requested.
2. Responsible for all grounds maintenance activities.
3. Assist in ensuring that all grounds maintenance personnel mow and weed eat proper areas of the Purina Animal Nutrition Center.
4. Assist in ensuring that all mowing personnel follow mower safety instructions.
5. Keep all mowing equipment in repair and make recommendations on when to replace equipment.
6. Perform snow removal, shoveling, and treatment.
7. Operate skid steer to clean various cattle barns throughout the facility.
8. Keep required regulatory records of manure sent to compost facility.
9. Perform minor plumbing, carpentry, and some welding repairs and assist other trade workers in daily tasks as needed or required.
10. Operate various vehicles and motorized agricultural equipment including trucks, dump trucks, forklifts, tractors, backhoes, skid steers, PTO driven pumper wagon, and brush-hogs.
11. Responsible for the operation, maintenance repairs, and documentation of irrigation equipment.
12. Unload delivery trucks and transfer to designated areas.
13. Assist in the setup and coordination of all meeting/visitor requirements, prioritizing that all meeting areas are set up on time as per request.
14. Responsible for daily incinerator activities, ensuring that the incinerator meets Missouri Department of Natural Resources Permit requirements and maintaining all required incinerator records.
15. Assist in the monthly safety checks on all fire extinguishers and ladders within Operations, Conference Center, and Administration.

Requirements:

1. HS Diploma or GED.
2. Employee must be able to acquire a DOT Class E license.
3. Ability to perform activities without direct supervision and to direct the efforts of other personnel.
4. Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Requirements:

1. Experience with ground maintenance.
2. Ability to operate Kubota mowers, X-Mark Walk Behind Mower, various weed trimmers, leaf blowers, and chain saws.

Location: Purina Animal Nutrition Center, Gray Summit, MO

Seasonal: May 2025 Through August 2025

Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm M-F

Pay: $16.00 per hour

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.