BuildingGroundkeeper 3rd Shift Tecumseh NE

Pay range:$20.10 - 23.50 (depending on experience) $1.50 attendance bonus

Hours: Monday through Fridayoccasional overtime and weekend work

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for operating rolling stock and general building equipment maintenance inclusive of snow removal in the winter and acting as back-up to the waste water treatment positions as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

• General repair and maintenance of building forklifts pallet jacks company vehicles and all other equipment or buildings owned by the company

• Maintain company grounds inclusive of snow/ice removal lawn work

• Maintenance and safe operation of all company rolling stock;

• Repair and replacement of facility light bulbs may be required

• Repair of facility plumbing needs as required

• Back-up Waste Water Treatment Plant operator

• Back up Sanitation Operator sweeping designated areas

• Trash removal from the facility

• Maintain the cleanliness of the truck sheds loafing shed and maintenance shop

• Maintain the bone yard for cleanliness

• Assist with roof repairs and clean-up

• All other essential duties as directed by the shift maintenance supervisors/lead

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to carry out essential duties and responsibilities efficiently within safety guidelines

• Ability to operate all rolling stock efficiently within safety guidelines

• Ability to efficiently use hand tools and trades type tools to provide maintenance of facility as required

• Some mechanical background required

• Some knowledge of vehicle maintenance including preventative and scheduled maintenance.

• Basic plumbing skills

• General knowledge of light fixtures

• Valid drivers license

• Be able to obtain an operators license for forklift skid loader and pallets jack

• Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Associates degree or equivalent in mechanical trade preferred

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to communicate within the department and understand directions

• Must be able to read write and in order to maintain records and communicate well

Physical Requirements / Environment:

• Stand/Walk: Continuously (at least 8 hours a day)

• Occasionally (1-3 hours a day); bend/stoop squat crawl climb reach above shoulder crouch kneel push/pull

• Lift/Carry: Frequently (1-10lbs) Occasionally (up to 35-50 lbs.) Rarely (over 50 lbs. with assistance)

• Continuously working around moving machinery both inside and out with changes in temperature and humidity exposure to dust and fumes occasionally working on a ladder at unprotected heights around and amongst dead birds and a strong chicken odor

Requirements: 6 month work history or participant of any industrial maintenance educational program. maintenance experience preferred.

Internal candidates must have completed 6 months in their current role to be able to be considered for this position.

Rehire Consideration:

• Max of two (2) previous Tyson employments.

• 90 days (3 months) waiting period.