Description
GROUNDKEEPER
***RESUME REQUIRED***
Pilgrim’s wants YOU to join our Team as an MAINTENANCE GROUNDKEEPER! This position starts at 21.69/hour l and offers a $4/hour perfect attendance bonus that is paid out weekly.
Benefits include:
- Paid holidays (after 60 days of employment) and paid vacation (after 1 year of service)
- Paid sick time
- Benefits at 60 days of employment – including health, dental, vision, life, and much more
- 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
- DAYS – 7 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. BUT FLEXIBILITY IS REQUIRED
- Quality Pilgrim’s poultry products at great savings
- Onsite cafeteria
- Advancement opportunities
- Better Futures Program – 2 Year Community College tuition assistance for you or your dependents!
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
POSITION SUMMARY:Maintaining the outdoor spaces of the Cold Spring Processing Plant as well as the grounds.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Mowing, edging, and minor fertilization of green spaces as required.
- Weeding and applying general weed killer treatments to invasive plants.
- Watering landscapes as needed.
- Clearing debris from pathways and parking lots.
- Removing trash and maintaining trash receptacles.
- Maintaining features like outdoor furniture such as benches and signs.
- Clearing snow and ice from walkways and spreading salt. Overseeing and assisting with the third party snow removal crew as needed.
- Performing minor repairs on groundskeeping equipment to keep in safe working conditions.
- Safely operate and maintain hand tools and power equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers and snow blowers.
- Operate other assigned equipment like company truck, tractors, and forklifts as needed to carry out said duties.
- Preparing outdoor areas for changing seasons.
- Infrequent use of company truck to source maintenance parts.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS and BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
·Ability to use and maintain minor grading equipment.
·Physical strength and stamina for outdoor work in all weather conditions.
·Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
·Effective communication and organizational skills.
·Ability to work repetitive tasks and able to frequently bend knee, lift up to 50 lbs and shovel dirt and snow.
·Great attendance
·High school diploma or GED
·Relevant experience in groundskeeping or landscaping is preferred
·Clean driving record
ABOUT PILGRIM’S:
As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades.We have over 58,000 team members that take pride in providing more than 133 million daily servings of protein to retailers, restaurants, foodservice providers and consumers around the world.
EOE, including disability/vets
