MPI Exeter - Groundskeeper

Company Description

What We Live By... The McWane Way is a core philosophy outlined by the founder J.R. McWane in 1920. Today 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. Most importantly, every team member is expected to be able to answer this question, "What does this mean for me?"

This is the all-important question because behavior is the best evidence of a living principle. Join the McWane team on the journey to The McWane Way. Who We Are... McWane Plant & Industrial in Exeter, CA is a recognized leader in water control products for water treatment, wastewater, high-volume 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 these markets and key customers such as government agencies (water districts, utilities, flood control districts) and agricultural water users (growers, cooperatives). McWane Plant & Industrial, Exeter, has one of the industry's largest manufacturing operations where we fabricate, machine, and test our water control products based out of Exeter, California.

Led by managers trained in the latest quality systems, we carefully monitor all of our processes to ensure quality at each step of design and construction. In 2018, Waterman was acquired by McWane, Inc. At the McWane Family of Companies, we are the leader in delivering clean, safe drinking water around the world while focusing on the safe, environmentally friendly manufacturing of our products.

McWane, Inc. employs more than 6,000 team members and has a longstanding commitment of support to the communities where we live and work.

The Groundskeeper-General Maintenance Worker performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of the Company grounds and landscapes which includes the operation of electrically-powered and gasoline-powered groundskeeping equipment, tractor and machines, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting, cultivating, and trimming grounds and landscaping. The Groundskeeper also performs maintenance on groundskeeping equipment and tools and makes minor repairs (within demonstrated capability) as directed.

The Groundskeeper/General Maintenance Worker changes light bulbs, paints, and equipment, makes minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs, transports materials and equipment as needed, provides custodial services, etc.

• Performs tasks common to the care of grounds and landscapes by seeding, watering, mulching, lawns and turf, as well cuttings used in transplanting; inspecting plant materials for insects, disease, physical and mechanical damage and identifying replacements; transplanting, pruning, trimming, and cultivating trees, shrubs, ground cover, and flowers; and storing and caring for bulbs and cuttings in the winter season.
• Performs facility-wide general maintenance and repairs.
• Forklift experience with a forklift license or able to obtain one.
• Removes unsightly trash and debris by regularly inspecting grounds, drains, etc. raking, sweeping and bagging leaves, debris, dirt and trash from streets, sidewalks, and transporting trash to designated central collection points daily.
• Operating tractors or mowers with blades, operates light vehicles such as pick-up trucks, and portable power tools.
• Ensures that grounds maintenance equipment and building maintenance equipment are operational by performing routing and preventative maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment and machines within reasonable capabilities.
• 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 Company's Code of Conduct and Ethics policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

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