Maintenance Facilities Tech (Grounds)

Company Description

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

Job Description

Shift: Monday to Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm

The Maintenance Facilities Tech & Grounds job is to keep the plant building equipment running in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains and repairs building and equipment. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• . Maintains all buildings by repairing, replacing, installing and maintaining components of plumbing, electrical, mechanical and structural components of buildings; installs and replaces window glass; repairs and replaces roofing materials; builds forms for cement work; pours and finishes cement; installs and repairs drywall; plaster; paints; maintains heating systems, air conditioning unit and swamp coolers; changes filters and pads; lubricates and cleans components; starts and secures systems for changes in season.

  2. Mows, fertilizes, irrigates and otherwise cares for lawns; plants, prunes, removes and otherwise cares for trees, shrubs, and other landscape plants; rakes and removes leaves, limbs, and other debris; cleans rain gutters and drain spouts; installs and maintains fences and gates; removes snow and ice from steps, walkways, roofs, gutters, and down drains; installs, checks and repairs the irrigation system.

  3. Moves furniture, records and office fixtures; assists with set-up of facilities such as the Community Center for special events; installs curtains, blinds, dispensers, and other office fixtures; repairs doors and locks; makes keys; changes light bulbs; performs minor repairs to furniture; cleans and maintains tools and equipment used.

Safety:

• Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor/manager.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Qualifications

Required Education: High school diploma or GED

Required Experience: Minimum five years of experience performing building maintenance and construction work which included performing a broad range of plumbing, electrical, carpentry and ground maintenance work

Required Certifications and Licenses: Valid Wisconsin driver’s license

Preferred:

• EPA Section 608 certification
• Formal HVAC technical training and/or school
• Back flow preventor testing license
• English/Spanish bilingual.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• Skill in diagnosing equipment defects and making necessary repairs.
• Must be a team player that is committed to working in a quality environment. 
• The ability to work independently with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• The ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Must be an agent