Building​/Groundkeeper 3rd Shift Tecumseh NE at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Tecumseh, Nebraska

Job Title

This position is responsible for operating rolling stock, and general building equipment maintenance inclusive of snow removal in the winter, and acting as back-up to the 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;
• Repair and replacement of facility light bulbs may be required
• Repair of facility plumbing needs as required
• Back-up Waste Water Treatment Plant operator
• Back up Sanitation Operator sweeping designated areas
• Trash removal from the facility
• Maintain the cleanliness of the truck sheds, loafing shed, and maintenance shop
• Maintain the bone yard for cleanliness
• Assist with roof repairs and clean-up
• All other essential duties as directed by the shift maintenance supervisors/lead

• 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 trades type tools, to provide maintenance of facility as required
• Some mechanical background required
• Some knowledge of vehicle maintenance including preventative and scheduled maintenance.
• Basic plumbing skills
• General knowledge of light fixtures
• Valid driver's license
• Be able to obtain an operator's license for forklift, skid loader, and pallets jack
• Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Associates degree or equivalent in mechanical trade preferred

• Must be able to communicate within the department and understand directions
• Must be able to read, write and in order to maintain records and communicate well

• Stand/Walk:
  Continuously (at least 8 hours a day)
• Occasionally (1-3 hours a day); bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder, crouch, kneel, push/pull
• Lift/Carry:
  Frequently (1-10 lbs), Occasionally (up to 35-50 lbs.) Rarely (over 50 lbs. with assistance)
• Continuously working around moving machinery, both inside and out with changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust and fumes, occasionally working on a ladder at unprotected heights, around and amongst dead birds and a strong chicken odor

• 6 month work history or participant of any industrial maintenance educational program. maintenance experience preferred.
• Internal candidates must have completed 6 months in their current role to be able to be considered for this position.
• Max of two (2) previous Tyson employments.
• 90 days (3 months) waiting period.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Work Shift:

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)