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Building/Groundskeeper - 1st Shift - Tecumseh, NE

Tyson Foods, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

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Tecumseh Plant - Tecumseh, Nebraskatime type:

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End Date: January 24, 2026 (11 days left to apply)job requisition id:

R0438980# ***Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended*.****Job Details:**Starting Pay: $18.60/hr (pay depending on level of experience)1st Shift:

6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday**SUMMARY**:

This position is responsible for general building and equipment maintenance inclusive of snow removal in the winter and acting as back-up to the shag driver and waste water treatment positions as needed.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:*** General repair and maintenance of building, forklifts, pallet jacks, company vehicles, and all other equipment or buildings owned by the company* Maintain company grounds inclusive of snow/ice removal, lawn work* Maintenance and safe operation of all company rolling stock; back-up Shag Driver and Certified Fork Lift Operator* Repair and replacement of facility lighting* Repair of facility plumbing needs* Back-up Waste Water Treatment Plant operator* Trash removal from the facility* Maintain the cleanliness of the truck sheds, loafing shed, and maintenance shop* Sweeping of the parking lot* Maintain the bone yard and inventory if needed* Assist with roof repairs and clean-up* All other essential duties as directed by the maintenance manager**QUALIFICATIONS:*** Ability to carry out essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, within safety guidelines* Ability to operate all rolling stock efficiently, within safety guidelines* Ability to efficiently use hand tools and trades type tools, to provide maintenance of facility as required* Good mechanic background required* General knowledge of vehicle maintenance including preventative and scheduled maintenance.* Good plumbing skills* General knowledge of electrical and lighting* Clean drivers license with the ability to obtain a CDL* 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:

+ Frequently; bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder (up to 2 ft.), crouch, kneel, push/pull, 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**External Requirement: A minimum of 6 months' work experience required in facility. Maintenance and/or automotive mechanic experience is preferred and must be documented in the work history section of the application.****Rehire Consideration:*** **Max of two (2) previous Tyson Employments to be considered for hire.*** **90 days (3 months) waiting period.****Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**1ST SHIFT (United States of America)Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.**If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice .**Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations.

Join us on the journey.At Tyson, we are raising expectations for how much good people can do. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.To learn more about our culture, please read .Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are unable to apply for career opportunities through use of this site due to an impairment or disability, please contact (479) 290-5000 for further assistance.**Benefits**

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more. Team members are eligible for these benefits starting day one of full-time employment (unless otherwise noted).**Education Assistance Program****Your Growth, Our Commitment**At Tyson Foods, your success drives ours. On day 31 of service, eligible team members can access education assistance through **Upward Academy Online (Guild)** — offering everything from English language learning and professional certificates to college degrees.Approved programs come with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs(up to $5,250 per year), so you can build skills, earn credentials, and take your career further — while *we* invest in your future.**401(k) & Stock Purchase Plans**

Prepare for your future in retirement with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan and Stock Purchase Plan.

Our 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions.Once you’ve completed a year of service with the company, Tyson will contribute to your retirement savings in the 401(k) Plan with a match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2 percent of eligible pay you contribute.Also after one year, Tyson will match 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay you contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan. Your contributions and Tyson’s contributions to the plans are always 100% vested. #J-18808-Ljbffr