**Description** **Position Title: Maintenance Grounds Keeper** **Shift: 1st Shift** **Wage Range:** $21.00 per hour - $25.00 per hour **Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor** We offer a generous benefits package that includes: + family medical/dental/vision/life + retirement plan + paid holidays + paid vacation **PRINCIPAL ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES** + Communicate status of shift to following shift and any other employees who require the information. + Adhere to company policies and procedures in all areas. + Perform other duties relating to the efficient operation of Sunny valley Smoked Meats as assigned. + Maintain doors, floor patching, and exterior floors cleaned. + Perform building painting, repairs on doors, and change wheels on racks. Etc. + Cleaning equipment (example: ovens, attic, boiler and compressor vents, and changing light bulbs). + Assist mechanics with projects. + Promote safety through work procedures and employee safety programs. + Maintain current and complete records of all activities. **POSITION REQUIREMENTS** + Must have effective oral and written communication skills. + Must have the ability to follow up with team to ensure goals are met. + Must be able to work weekends and overtime hours as needed. + Follow instruction and complete tasks. + Be a team player. + Reliable and able to work independently. + Must be organized and a self-starter. + Responsible for working with a minimum amount of supervision in all key areas. + Responsible for care and safe keeping of tools supplied by Sunnyvalley. + Responsible for reporting on a daily basis work orders and activity reports (all time is to be accountable). + Required to climb stairs, ladders and work in confined spaces + Employee will be subject to temperatures ranging from 0 degrees F to 130 degrees F. + Responsible for all work being done in a timely fashion and done properly + Follow all company Policies, such as but not limited to: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safe Quality Foods (SQF), and Safety Rules and procedures + Desired but not required bilingual English and Spanish. **Qualifications** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. The Company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship to the company if such accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the position. + Must be able to work in a safe, quick and efficient manner. + Must be able to read and understand all company rules and GMP’s. + Must be able to work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures. + Must be able to work well with other people. + Must be able to acquire and maintain a forklift operator license. **Education and/or Experience** + Proficient in verbal and written communication skills; Basic computation skills; or one to three months related experience and / or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. + Has a current forklift operator’s license or the ability to acquire and maintain required certification. + Must have the ability to read and understand written and/or verbal instructions. **Physical Demands** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship to the company if such accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the position. + **Sitting/Standing/Walking** Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will do all three. Must be able to stand on feet for at least a two hour consecutive time period and up to 8-12 hours. + **Lifting/Carrying:** Each workday, the maintenance mechanic lifts up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis. He will be expected, each workday to carry 50 pounds on a repetitive basis. Occasional lifting/carrying above 50 pounds may be required as well. + **Pushing/Pulling:** Each workday, the maintenance mechanic frequently pushes and pulls up to, but not limited to, 50 pounds in a repetitive manner. + **Bending/Stooping:** Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will bend and stoop often. + **Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling:** Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will sometimes squat. Occasional kneeling/crawling may be required. + **Twisting/Turning:** Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will often twist and turn while carrying + **Climbing/Balancing:** Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will occasionally climb and/or balance. + **Reaching:** Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will frequently reach in a repetitive manner. + **Grasping/Manipulating:** Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will frequently grasp and manipulate in a repetitive manner. **Work Environment:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship to the company if such accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. + The use of non-slip footwear is necessary due to slippery and wet floors. + The use of rubber gloves is necessary to preform job functions. + Constantly subjected to moving mechanical parts. + An employee may come into contact with the following: ammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, paints, particles, oils and lubricants, steam, pneumatics, fumes and hazardous gases, sealing compounds. + Employee will be subject to temperatures ranging from 0 degrees F to 130 degrees F. + Working area is noisy and may require that hearing protection be worn at all times. This job description will be updated if duties and responsibilities change significantly. Job functions are subject to modification based on business necessity. **EOE, including disability/vets.**