Groundskeeper Labor - 1st Shift - Tecumseh Peterson Farm

Job Details:

Hours: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Monday-Friday;

Additionally as needed to insure maximum equipment operation

SUMMARY: This position will maintain the grounds for the farm, ensuring mowing, building upkeep, snow removal,etc.

REQUIREMENT: 6 month work history or participant of any industrial maintenance educational program, maintenance experience preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

• Responsible for repairs to vehicle equipment

• Maintain and operate farm equipment

• Maintain appropriate parts inventory

• Maintaining farm grounds

• Other specific duties as required; inclusive of all farm work responsibilities, cooperating with others as needed to complete necessary tasks

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to carry out essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, within safety guidelines

• Ability to operate all farm equipment efficiently, within safety guidelines

• Ability to efficiently use hand tools and trades type tools, to provide maintenance of all farm equipment

• Strong mechanic background preferred

• Basic electrical and plumbing experience preferred

• Required to learn essential farm animal husbandry practices

• Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required

Physical Requirements / Environment:

• Stand/Walk: Continuously

• Lift/Carry: Frequently (1-10 lbs), occasionally (up to 35-50 lbs.)

• Other Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally; bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder, crouch, kneel, push/pull

• Frequently; grasp

• Continuously; working around moving machinery, in areas with marked changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust and fumes, occasionally working at unprotected heights, around and amongst dead birds and a strong chicken odor

Rehire Consideration:

• Max of two (2) previous Tyson Employments to be considered for hire.
• 90 days waiting period

Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No

Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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