Groundsman
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, General Labor
JOB TITLE:
GROUNDSMAN DEPARTMENT: CHIP MILL SUPERVISOR: TONY STONE Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Training & development
Quercus Forest Products is a contractor for Domtar. We provide a service to meet the expectations of Domtar State of the chipping art.
PURPOSEThe purpose of the grounds man position is to assist all chip mill personnel as needed in the operation, maintenance, and housekeeping of the entire mill to ensure safe and efficient production of chips.
SPECIFIC DUTIES- Perform housekeeping duties in the entire mill.
- Communicate with mill operator concerning operational state of the chipper.
- Assist in chipper knife changes.
- Assist in maintenance of equipment.
- Haul bark to chip mill and unload
- Assist all personnel as needed by moving throughout the entire mill.
- Climb steps and ladders to heights as high as 150 feet.
- Lift objects as heavy as 100 pounds such as debarking drum tires and the chipper anvil on occasion.
- Climb into small and tight locations for inspection, housekeeping, and maintenance.
- Communicate to mill operator over 2-way radio.
- Discern visually wood species, type, condition, and age from 50 feet whenever operating the crane.
- Coordinate eyes, hands, and feet to operate grapple and crane simultaneously whenever operating the crane.
The grounds man should have experience in the following:
- Using hand tools
The grounds man should posses the following special skills:
- Hand, eye, and foot coordination to operate the crane.
- Operate a skid steer is a plus being able to drive a truck and trailer to deliver bark from the chip mill to the paper mill.
The grounds man is required to receive approximately 1 week on the job training.
After acclimated with job needs to receive 1 hour of training on the crane a week for a year.
- Must have a valid drivers license
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