Temporary Facilities Laborer

POET • Chancellor, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Facilities Laborer is assigned responsibility for the commercial building site in regards to cleaning, maintenance, and process support, to ensure the surrounding environment is in a suitable, clean condition to work. This is an on-site role located in Chancellor, SD. Responsibilities include general landscaping and lawn care, internal and external building cleaning and maintenance, access to and usage of facilities equipment to complete work throughout this campus, support of general facility projects and repairs, operating POET fleet vehicles for maintenance service and cleanup. The role also requires fostering a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance, maintaining a team environment, and championing POET in the community. Additionally, maintaining and advancing the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes is crucial. The role may involve other tasks as needed due to the team-oriented nature of the company.

Requirements

• Pursuing or completion of a high school diploma or equivalent education
• General safety awareness and willingness to take direction on task completion
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently on various projects
• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs
• Practical decision making skills
• High level of personal integrity
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to embrace and promote change
• Innovative mindset
• Ability to think objectively
• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, self-contained breathing system, hazardous material suit, and hearing protection.
• Working at extreme heights (approximately 150 ft), in confined spaces, and in extreme temperatures from -20 to +100 degrees Fahrenheit, both indoors and outdoors.
• Be able to use the following equipment/tools, with training provided (not all encompassing): cleaning cart and supplies, forklift, riding and push lawn mower, bobcat sweeper, vacuum, snow blower, shovel, broom, mop, and ladder
• Frequently: Walk on slippery surfaces, Grip with a force of up to 20lbs, Push and pull with a force of up to 30lbs, Bend forward while standing, Use repetitive arm motions to wipe down and maintain work area
• Occasionally: Lift up to 50lbs, with or without assistance, Carry up to 50lb, with or without assistance, Be in awkward back, shoulder, wrists, and hand positions
• Subject to a physical and expected to pass a drug screen during the pre-screen process.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing during employment.

Responsibilities

• General landscaping and lawn care: watering, mowing and weed maintenance, trimming and replacing shrubs, applying lawn fertilizers, etc.
• Internal and external building cleaning and maintenance; glass window cleaning, painting of hand rails, equipment or guards, light bulb replacement, general area clean up, etc.
• Access to and usage of facilities equipment to complete work throughout this campus.
• Support of general facility projects and repairs; picking up parts, assisting with equipment repair, cleaning equipment components, shadow various technician roles
• Operating POET fleet vehicles for maintenance service and cleanup
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET’s products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.

Benefits

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• On-site fitness centers or fitness reimbursements

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED