MPI Exeter - Groundskeeper

Company Description

The McWane Way is a core philosophy outlined by the founder J.R. McWane in 1920. It encompasses teamwork, excellence, leadership, environment, communication, accountability, safety and trust. All team members at every level are expected to know and work by these principles, values and behaviors. McWane Plant & Industrial in Exeter, CA is a recognized leader in water control products for water treatment, wastewater, agricultural and rural surface water delivery, hydro‑power and flood control management.

We are a leading provider of water control gates, valves, automated controls and accessories to government agencies, utilities, flood control districts and agricultural water users. In 2018, Waterman was acquired by McWane, Inc. McWane, Inc. employs more than 6,000 team members and is committed to supporting the communities where we live and work.

The Groundskeeper‑General Maintenance Worker performs semi‑skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of company grounds and landscapes. Responsibilities include operating electrically‑powered and gasoline‑powered groundskeeping equipment, tractors, machines, small hand and power tools, planting, cultivating and trimming grounds and landscaping. The Groundskeeper also performs maintenance on groundskeeping equipment and tools, makes minor repairs, changes light bulbs, paints, transports materials and equipment, provides custodial services, and performs other duties as assigned.

• Perform tasks common to the care of grounds and landscapes by seeding, watering, mulching, lawn and turf maintenance, and pruning, trimming, cultivating trees, shrubs, ground cover and flowers.
• Perform facility‑wide general maintenance and repairs.
• Operate tractors or mowers, operate light vehicles such as pick‑up trucks, and portable power tools.
• Ensure grounds maintenance equipment and building maintenance equipment are operational by performing routing and preventative maintenance, cleaning tools, equipment and machines within reason.
• Follow all safety and working rules.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
• Excellent regular full‑time attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with McWane’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Professional conduct at all times when acting on behalf of McWane Plant & Industrial, Exeter.
• Strict adherence to McWane’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policy.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement strategic process improvements.
• Excellent multi‑faced functional knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in planting, cultivating and trimming a variety of types of trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers and grasses.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize while resolving unplanned issues and executing a plan for overall departmental improvement.
• Strong ability to think critically and make effective decisions in a high‑pressure environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact and discretion.
• Self directed with the ability to work independently as well as with groups.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships at all levels of the organization.

McWane Plant & Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices.

Associate

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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