Building Grounds Technician

O'Neal Manufacturing Services•Lawrence, 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 role is on the first shift, 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and is paid weekly. The technician maintains the facility and grounds, including lawn and snow removal; performs simple maintenance tasks; and assists Maintenance Technicians with moderately difficult maintenance and repair work. The position also involves operating and inspecting equipment and machinery, including forklifts, coordinating maintenance work with coworkers and other departments, and working with external contractors. The 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, oils, and other cutting fluids. Occasional overnight travel may be required. The technician must be available for overtime or call-in as required.

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 precisely.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, including changing temperatures, loud noise, 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.

Responsibilities

Maintain buildings and grounds, including lawn and snow removal, in top condition to support full and productive use of the facility.
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.
Travel as needed to accomplish desired results; occasional overnight travel may be required.