Campus Facilities Technician

The Campus Facilities Technician is responsible for maintaining campus grounds and building aesthetics including routine inspections of landscaping facilities and common areas while identifying safety or security issues and ensuring supplies are stocked. This position also maintains inventory records and updates databases (e.g. Safety SDS) with accurate reporting supports administrative functions and assists with sanitation and preventive maintenance.

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people pets and the planet.

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals safeguard the planets natural resources and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries including human and animal health and nutrition pet food aquaculture nutraceutical food technologies crop technologies textiles biofuels and animal vaccines.

We employ 3500 global employees and operations in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium Brazil China Egypt India Italy San Marino Singapore South Africa and the United States.

As a valued member of our team youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial physical and professional well-being:

• Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary uncapped bonus opportunities a 401k match program and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Health and Wellness Support: Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family access to an on-site fitness center a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options and free fresh fruit in break areas.
• Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms offering thousands of training resources both live and online and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off for service partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity and local community initiatives.

• Assist with maintenance and service snow removal lawn and garden equipment as well as light truck and trailers.
• Operate machinery such as forklifts skid-loaders movers and snow removal equipment troubleshoots and resolves equipment issues as needed.
• Operate and maintain hand and power tools ensuring all equipment is safe functional and regularly inspected or service as needed.
• Provide assistance on maintenance for all plant beds trees and grasses.
• Assist with department and event staff to plan and execute logistical support for campus.
• Assist with hazardous waste removal meeting room set up ordering supplies and stocking conference rooms.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors contractors and customers to ensure alignment with campus goals and standards.
• Identify and assist in implementing strategies to reduce maintenance expenses without compromising quality.
• Assist with campus projects including new construction and remodeling.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

• Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent with 5-10 years of related experience OR
  • Bachelors Degree in Horticulture with 2-5 years of related experience
• Must obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Safety OSHA First Aid CPR and AED training preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• General building repair and maintenance knowledge.
• Lawn care tree knowledge and snowplow equipment operation and repair experience is preferred.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials.
• Excellent people skills.
• Strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color creed/religion national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status (where applicable) sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions age (40) disability (including the use of a service animal) genetic information marital status familial or caregiver status military or veteran status status as a victim of domestic violence reproductive health decisionmaking and any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email .

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employmentrequirementsmay be necessarybased onposition.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.

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