Maintenance Building & Grounds 1st

Job Title:

Building and Gr ounds 1 st

Location:

Gainesville, GA

Department:
Maintenance

Reports to:

Maintenance Supervisor

Normal

Work Schedule:

The typical working hours are from 6:00 am to 2 : 3 0 pm , with a 30
-minute lunch.

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 US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership.

The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion . The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia;
Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas .

The Building & Grounds Technician is responsible for maintaining the exterior areas of the facility in a clean, safe, and orderly condition. This role performs routine groundskeeping, janitorial, and preventative maintenance duties while supporting the maintenance department as needed. Responsibilities include trash removal, upkeep of outdoor areas, and ensuring all exterior spaces comply with company safety and cleanliness standards. This position is also responsible for performing interior and exterior painting within processing and non-processing areas, operating company-owned equipment and vehicles, and assisting with general facility maintenance activities.

This position requires the ability to perform janitorial and groundskeeping duties safely and effectively. Candidates must have hands-on experience using hand and power tools, including but not limited to skill saws, grinders, levels, drills, impact tools, concrete saws, and concrete mixers. General handyman experience is required, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, remodeling, drywall installation, framing, basic electrical work, and tile work. The employee must be able to work effectively in a team environment with internal staff and external contractors, complete assigned tasks independently, and follow verbal and written instructions.

A valid driver’s license is required, along with reliable attendance and punctuality. A small hands-on skills assessment will be required as part of the selection process.

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

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.

The Building & Grounds Technician maintains cleanliness and organization of all exterior areas of the facility and collects and disposes of outdoor trash into designated compactors. The position performs assigned preventative maintenance on buildings and grounds and assists maintenance staff with repair and improvement projects as needed. The technician detects and reports damaged materials, unsafe conditions, and maintenance concerns to the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager and follows all company safety, security, and food safety policies.

Additional duties may be assigned based on operational needs.

This position is performed primarily outdoors and in maintenance shop environments. Employees are regularly exposed to hot and cold temperatures, wet conditions, dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise. The role requires…