Temporary Facilities Laborer

POET; Jewell Junction (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-first culture

On-site fitness centers or fitness Re#

Job summary

POET in Jewell, IA is seeking a Temporary Facilities Laborer to perform landscaping, cleaning, and maintenance at the on-site campus. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with training on facilities equipment and fleet vehicle operation.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with technicians. We offer a family-first culture and on-site fitness resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Safety awareness and willingness to take direction.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently on various projects.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office; ability to learn new programs.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Demonstrates integrity and teamwork in a safety-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• General landscaping and lawn care: watering, mowing and weed maintenance, trimming and replacing shrubs, fertilizing.
• Internal and external building cleaning and maintenance; glass cleaning, painting rails/equipment, light bulb replacement, area cleanup.
• Access to and use of facilities equipment to complete work across the campus.
• Support of general facility projects and repairs; parts pickup, equipment repair, cleaning components, shadowing technicians.
• Operate POET fleet vehicles for maintenance and cleanup.
• Foster culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Maintain a team environment and champion POET in the community; support food safety and quality culture.

Skills

Safety awareness

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Integrity

Team player

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 Jewell, 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.

Since we're all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

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 mindsetAbility to think objectively
• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
• Ability to work in a team environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role has some physical requirements that our team members will need to be able to perform, such as:

• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, self-contained breathing system, hazardous material suit, and hearing protection.
• 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.