Building​/Groundskeeper - 1st Shift - Tecumseh, NE

Building/Groundskeeper - 1st Shift - Tecumseh, NE

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Starting Pay: $18.60/hr (pay depending on level of experience)

1st

Shift: 6:00 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

This position is responsible for general building and equipment maintenance inclusive of snow removal in the winter and acting as back‑up to the shag driver and waste water treatment positions as needed.

• General repair and maintenance of building, forklifts, pallet jacks, company vehicles, and all other equipment or buildings owned by the company
• Maintain company grounds inclusive of snow/ice removal, lawn work
• Maintenance and safe operation of all company rolling stock; back‑up Shag Driver and Certified Fork Lift Operator
• Repair and replacement of facility lighting
• Repair of facility plumbing needs
• Back‑up Waste Water Treatment Plant operator
• Trash removal from the facility
• Maintain the cleanliness of the truck sheds, loafing shed, and maintenance shop
• Sweeping of the parking lot
• Maintain the bone yard and inventory if needed
• Assist with roof repairs and clean‑up
• All other essential duties as directed by the maintenance manager

• Ability to carry out essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, within safety guidelines
• Ability to operate all rolling stock efficiently, within safety guidelines
• Ability to efficiently use hand tools and trade‑type tools, to provide maintenance of facility as required
• Good mechanic background required
• General knowledge of vehicle maintenance including preventative and scheduled maintenance.
• Good plumbing skills
• General knowledge of electrical and lighting
• Clean driver’s license with the ability to obtain a CDL
• Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required

• Stand/Walk:
  Continuously
• Lift/Carry:
  Frequently (1-10 lbs), Occasionally (up to 35-50 lbs.)
• Other
  
  Physical Requirements:
  • Frequently; bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder (up to 2 ft.), crouch, kneel, push/pull, grasp
  • Continuously; working around moving machinery, in areas with marked changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust and fumes, occasionally working at unprotected heights, around and amongst dead birds and a strong chicken odor

A minimum of 6 months’ work experience required in facility. Maintenance and/or automotive mechanic experience is preferred and must be documented in the work history section of the application.

• Max of two (2) previous Tyson employments to be considered for hire.
• 90 days (3 months) waiting period.

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1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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