Maintenance Building & Grounds 1st

Job Title: Building & Grounds

Location: Gainesville, GA

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor/Manager

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Work Schedule:

The typical working hours and schedule will be determined by operational needs.

John Soules Foods is a thriving family‑owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready‑to‑eat and ready‑to‑cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA.

We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great‑tasting, high‑quality products sold throughout the U.S. via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB.

The Building & Grounds employee is responsible for maintaining the exterior areas of the facility in a clean, safe, and orderly condition. This role performs routine groundskeeping and janitorial duties, including trash removal and preventative maintenance, while supporting the maintenance department as needed. The position also ensures all outdoor areas comply with safety and cleanliness standards.

• Ability to perform janitorial and groundskeeping duties.
• Familiarity with and ability to safely use hand tools and power tools related to janitorial work.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with internal employees and external contractors.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks independently and follow instructions.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

• Previous experience in building maintenance, groundskeeping, or janitorial services.
• Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

NOTE: This description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the organization’s ongoing needs; these duties are considered marginal.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all exterior areas of the facility.
• Collect and dispose of outside trash into the trash compactor.
• Perform assigned preventative maintenance on building and grounds.
• Assist maintenance staff with tasks as needed.
• Detect and report damaged materials, unsafe conditions, or maintenance issues to the supervisor.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

The Building & Grounds position is performed in outdoor and shop environments. Employees are regularly exposed to hot and cold temperatures, wet conditions, dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise. This role requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and following all safety and food safety policies of the company.

Employees must be able to stand, walk, squat, stoop, climb ladders, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods. This role requires lifting and carrying objects up to 100 lbs., moving trash bags, and performing physical labor throughout the workday. Ability to work in hot and cold environments is required.

• Vacation
• Sick Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Telemedicine
• Onsite Clinic (Tyler and Valley)
• Free Annual Health Screening
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

John Soules Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Applicants with disabilities needing accommodation during the application process can contact Human Resources at the relevant location.