Team Lead - Buildings & Ground

Rosina Food Products, Inc.•Town of West Seneca, NY

3d•$22 - $24

About The Position

The Team Lead - Buildings & Ground oversees and coordinates the daily activities of Building & Grounds Associates while providing hands-on leadership, guidance, instruction, and mentorship. The role performs building and grounds maintenance, coordinates work orders and preventive maintenance, documents repairs and equipment issues, and prepares weekly reports. It works with Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments to meet facility needs and ensures work complies with company policies and applicable safety, USDA, OSHA, and GMP requirements. The position supports facility operations with schedule flexibility, including weekends and holidays as needed, early starts and extended hours during winter weather events, and participation in snow and ice removal. Work takes place in a food manufacturing environment and involves physical maintenance tasks, exposure to production areas and varying environmental conditions, and adherence to PPE and other safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience directing, coordinating, or leading employees or team members.
1–2 years of experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, construction, or a related field.
Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and carpentry or construction repairs.
Basic knowledge of HVAC systems.
Experience using hand tools and power tools.
Basic computer skills and ability to use maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, maintenance instructions, and safety procedures.
Ability to operate a forklift and work at heights.
Valid, clean driver's license.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects.
Dependable, punctual, and committed to completing assigned projects.
Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed, start early, and work extended hours during winter weather events.
Ability to regularly stand and frequently walk, bend, reach, and perform physical maintenance tasks.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally push or pull up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in a food manufacturing environment with wet and humid conditions, extreme temperatures, moving machinery, production areas, and varying noise levels.
Ability to work in confined spaces when properly certified.
Must follow all safety requirements and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership or supervisory experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate the daily activities of Building & Grounds Associates, including scheduling, assigning, and prioritizing incoming work orders.
Provide hands-on leadership, guidance, instruction, and mentorship to team members.
Perform general building maintenance and repairs, including painting, drywall, framing, vinyl, epoxy, and concrete flooring repairs, basic plumbing, and basic electrical work.
Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and conduct routine facility inspections using the CMMS system.
Create and update maintenance tasks to improve efficiency and ensure timely completion of work.
Monitor and document completed repairs, equipment breakdowns, and recurring maintenance needs.
Coordinate snow and ice removal using snowplows, salt trucks, and front loaders.
Perform groundskeeping, landscaping, snow removal, and other facility-related maintenance duties.
Prepare weekly reports outlining ongoing projects, completed work, and significant maintenance activities.
Communicate with Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments to coordinate facility needs.
Ensure work complies with company policies, USDA, OSHA, GMP, and applicable safety regulations.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and follow PPE requirements.