1st Shift Building/Grounds Keeper Waverly Plant

Tyson Foods • Waverly, NE

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for general building and equipment maintenance inclusive of snow removal in the winter and other seasonal landscaping tasks.

Requirements

• Ability to carry out essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, within safety guidelines
• Ability to operate vehicles efficiently, within safety guidelines
• Ability to efficiently use hand tools and trades type tools, to provide maintenance of facility as required
• Good mechanic background required
• General knowledge of vehicle maintenance including preventative and scheduled maintenance.
• Good plumbing skills
• General knowledge of electrical and lighting
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required
• Must be able to communicate within the department and understand directions
• Must be able to maintain records and communicate well
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language in order to maintain records and communicate well
• Must have a minimum of 6-month work experience.
• Max of two (2) previous Tyson Employments to be considered for hire. 90 days (3 months) waiting period.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Associate’s degree or equivalent in mechanical trade preferred
• Facility maintenance and/or automotive mechanic experience is preferred and must be documented in the work history section of the application.

Responsibilities

• 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 throughout the year
• Maintenance and safe operation of company vehicles
• Repair and replacement of facility lighting
• Repair of facility plumbing needs
• Trash removal from the facility
• Maintain the cleanliness of the maintenance shop
• Sweeping of the parking lot
• Maintain the bone yard and inventory if needed
• Assist with roof repairs and clean-up
• All other essential duties as directed by the Maintenance Manager

Benefits

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED