Building Grounds Technician

all O'Neal Industries' Affiliates•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Building and Grounds Technician maintains buildings and grounds to support the safe and efficient use of plant facilities and works with the Maintenance department to support other maintenance activities in the plant. The position is paid weekly and works first shift, 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The role includes maintaining facility grounds, including lawn care and snow removal; performing simple maintenance; assisting Maintenance Technicians with moderately difficult maintenance and repair work; and working with external contractors to install and repair equipment. The technician inspects and operates equipment and machinery as needed, including forklifts, follows safety regulations and policies, maintains a clean and safe work environment, participates in safety, health, and environmental programs, and communicates with team members and other departments to coordinate maintenance work. Overtime or call-in availability is required, and other duties may be assigned. The position requires physical activity and may involve travel, including occasional overnight travel. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve changing temperatures, loud noise, equipment vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases, poor ventilation, and exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience in buildings and grounds maintenance.
Ability to read material safety data sheets (MSDS) and chemical labels.
Ability to use a variety of tools, including hammers, wrenches, and torches.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive.
Ability to lift 20 pounds as needed.
Ability to bend, stand, climb, twist, and stoop for extended periods.
Ability to perform sedentary work, including sitting for extended periods.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Vision of 20/30 with corrective lenses.
Ability to coordinate hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects with precision.
Ability to travel as needed; occasional overnight travel may be required.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, including exposure to changing temperatures, loud noises, equipment vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases, poor ventilation, oils, and other cutting fluids.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software applications.
Two years of maintenance experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain buildings and grounds, including lawn care and snow removal, in top condition for productive facility use.
Perform simple maintenance duties that do not require practical skill and knowledge of craft trades.
Assist Maintenance Technicians with moderately difficult maintenance and repair work.
Inspect and operate equipment and machinery as necessary, including forklifts.
Comply with relevant safety regulations and policies while performing job tasks.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Participate in safety, health, and environmental programs.
Be available for overtime or call-in as required.
Work with external contractors to install and repair equipment.
Communicate verbally and in writing with team members and other departments to coordinate maintenance and repair work safely.
Perform other duties as assigned.