Team Lead - Buildings & Ground

Rosina Food Products•West Seneca, NY

About The Position

The Team Lead - Buildings & Ground oversees the daily work of Building & Grounds Associates while providing hands-on leadership, instruction, and mentorship. The role performs and coordinates building, grounds, and facility maintenance, including repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections, snow and ice removal, and related reporting. The position works with Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments to meet facility needs and ensures work complies with company policies and applicable food manufacturing, safety, and regulatory requirements. The role requires flexibility to support facility operations, including weekend and holiday work as needed, early starts, and extended hours during winter weather events. Work takes place in a food manufacturing environment and includes physical maintenance duties and exposure to wet or humid conditions, temperature extremes, moving machinery, production areas, and varying noise levels. The compensation range is $22.00–$24.00 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Candidates must have 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 regularly stand and frequently walk, bend, reach, and perform physical maintenance tasks.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally push or pull up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work in a food manufacturing environment with exposure to 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 safety requirements and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed, start early, and work extended hours during winter weather events.
Participation in snow and ice removal activities when required.

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, 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 on 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.