Temporary Facilities Laborer

POET • Groton, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At POET, the mission is to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty years, POET has been the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products. 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 Groton, SD.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.
• May be put to a lot of other uses due to teamwork and getting the job done.
• Help other roles that have their own unique set of physical requirements.

Benefits

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• 'Family-first' culture
• On-site fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• Environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Frequent team events
• Volunteer efforts
• Internal development and growth opportunities
• Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value.

What This Job Offers

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