Temporary Facilities Laborer

POET; Arthur (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Family-first culture

On-site fitness centers

Job summary

POET in Arthur, IA seeks a Temporary Facilities Laborer responsible for cleaning, maintenance, and process support at a commercial site. On-site duties include landscaping, building cleaning, and equipment support across the campus, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities cover maintenance, repairs, and operation of fleet vehicles, while promoting food safety and quality. This role requires physical work in diverse conditions and adherence to POET policies.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completion of a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• General safety awareness and willingness to take direction on task completion.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently on various projects.
• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new programs.
• Practical decision making skills.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Interpersonal skills – ability to interact with individuals at all levels.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to embrace and promote change.
• Innovative mindset and ability to think objectively.
• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• General landscaping and lawn care: watering, mowing, weed maintenance, trimming and shrubs care, lawn fertilizers.
• Internal and external building cleaning and maintenance; glass cleaning, painting, lighting, and area cleanup.
• Access to and usage of facilities equipment to complete work across the campus.
• Support of general facility projects and repairs; parts, equipment repair, and shadowing technicians.
• Operate POET fleet vehicles for maintenance service and cleanup.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Maintain a team environment and champion POET in the community.
• Maintain and advance food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes.

Skills

High school diploma

Safety awareness

Independent work

MS Office basics

Decision making

Integrity

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Adapt to change

Innovative mindset

Objectivity

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty years our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

PERKS

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• 'Family-first' culture
• On-site fitness centers or fitness reimbursements

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Temporary Facilities Laborer is assigned responsibility for the commercial building site in regards to cleaning, maintenance, and process support, to ensure the surrounding environment is in a suitable, clean condition to work. This is an on-site role located in Arthur, IA.

• General landscaping and lawn care: watering, mowing and weed maintenance, trimming and replacing shrubs, applying lawn fertilizers, etc.
• Internal and external building cleaning and maintenance; glass window cleaning, painting of hand rails, equipment or guards, light bulb replacement, general area clean up, etc.
• Access to and usage of facilities equipment to complete work throughout this campus.
• Support of general facility projects and repairs; picking up parts, assisting with equipment repair, cleaning equipment components, shadow various technician roles
• Operating POET fleet vehicles for maintenance service and cleanup
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Pursuing or completion of a high school diploma or equivalent education
• General safety awareness and willingness to take direction on task completion
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently on various projects
• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs
• A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE Practical decision making skills
• High level of personal integrity
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to embrace and promote change
• Innovative mindset
• Ability to think objectively
• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
• Ability to work in a team environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Working at extreme heights (approximately 150 ft), in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees Fahrenheit, both indoors and outdoors. Be able to use the following equipment/tools, with training provided (not all encompassing): cleaning cart and supplies, forklift, riding and push lawn mower, bobcat sweeper, vacuum, snow blower, shovel, broom, mop, and ladder

Frequently: Walk on slippery surfaces Grip with a force of up to 20lbs Push and pull with a force of up to 30lbs Bend forward while standing Use repetitive arm motions to wipe down and maintain work area

Occasionally: Lift up to 50lbs, with or without assistance Carry up to 50lb, with or without assistance Be in awkward back, shoulder, wrists, and hand positions

Since we are all about team work, you may be asked to help other roles that have their own unique set of physical requirements. Due to the physical and safety-sensitive nature of this job, you will be subject to a physical and expected to pass a drug screen during the pre-screen process. During employment, you’ll be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

CULTURE IS KING AT POET

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

At POET we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.

Over the past 30 years of bioprocessing leadership, we've assembled the industry's strongest team of engineers, scientists, financial analysts and more. Along the way, we've carefully selected team members who share our core values and pride in everything we do. That's common sense—and it's led to some of the most creative bioprocessing work in the world. The people of POET make working here a challenging, exhilarating place to advance a career. They accomplish great things for millions of Americans and find great satisfaction in helping our country in so many ways.