Building and Grounds Maintenance Tech - BG Products Inc.

Pay Rate: $20.50/hour

Job Title: Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Technician

Reports To: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

Job Purpose:

The Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep of all grounds and general building repairs. He/She will be responsible for the landscape and maintenance of property using hand tools, power tools and other equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Adheres to company polices and presents a professional, positive attitude at all times.
• Perform landscaping work including: mowing, trimming, and cleaning litter.
• Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.
• Rakes, bags leaves.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter.
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
• Spreads salt or specified treatments on public passageways to prevent ice buildup.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Maintenance of fences, gates, walks and outbuildings.
• Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.
• Perform janitorial duties as needed.
• Makes minor repairs on equipment such as lawn mower, weed cutters, edging tools, spreader and snow removal equipment.
• Perform general building repairs in a proactive manor.
• Will perform basic plumbing and pipe fitting, threading, PVC.
• Perform restroom repairs, sinks, lavatories, etc.
• Able to perform basic drain repair.
• Maintains lighting fixtures and performs basic electrical repairs.
• Will work overtime as needed while remaining flexible to changing schedules.
• Other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must have valid driver's license and be able to pass an MVR.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of first aid and safety procedures. Knowledge of HVAC, Welding, Boiler systems, Hot Oil systems, electrical 3 phase preferred. Must have good communication skills. Must have the ability to work well with one's fellow workers and as part of a team.

Working Conditions:

Some responsibilities will be accomplished in an indoor environment without air conditioning and minimal heating, others in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and to perform other required duties. Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone. Requires stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting, not to exceed 70 pounds. Twisting, bending, walking and lifting of up to 75 - 80 pounds on a regular basis. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Must possess fine dexterity motor skills.

Direct Reports

None

BG is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at BG is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. BG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

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