Building/Groundkeeper 3rd Shift Tecumseh NE

Tyson Foods•Tecumseh, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The role involves general repair and maintenance of building, forklifts, pallet jacks, company vehicles, and all other equipment or buildings owned by the company. It also includes maintaining company grounds, maintenance and safe operation of all company rolling stock, and potential repair and replacement of facility light bulbs and plumbing needs. The position also serves as a backup operator for the Waste Water Treatment Plant and Sanitation Operator, including sweeping designated areas and trash removal. Maintaining the cleanliness of various sheds and the bone yard, and assisting with roof repairs and clean-up are also key responsibilities. All other essential duties as directed by the shift maintenance supervisors/lead are also part of the role.

Requirements

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 driver’s license
Be able to obtain an operator’s license for forklift, skid loader, and pallets jack
Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required
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.
Max of two (2) previous Tyson employments.
90 days (3 months) waiting period.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or equivalent in mechanical trade preferred

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
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