Cargill Hiring for Maintenance Groundskeeper at Nashville, TN Full Time

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill’s global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: 1st

Compensation: $24, plus more for experience

Benefits information:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Health and Wellness Incentives

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities

The Maintenance Groundskeeper will be responsible for the upkeep of the building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots. This individual will operate various types of equipment, trucks, and tractors while adhering to all safety policies and procedures.

• Operate various types of equipment, including power mowers, saws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, sprayers, etc.

• Operate trucks and tractors and attachments used to maintain grounds as needed.

• Clean and upkeep sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, etc.

• Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs on lawn equipment and tools, doors, wall repairs, painting, and other general in-plant housekeeping tasks.

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

• Keep and manage a list of projects.

• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by manager or supervisor.

• Work involves exposure to unusual elements and extreme temperatures.

• Work involves regularly lifting 25 lbs., and at times, up to 50 lbs. safely.

• Work involves frequently standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

Required Qualifications

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or visa sponsored by a third-party employer.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must have a high school diploma/GED or 1 years’ experience in a maintenance, handywork, groundskeeping, and/or military role.

• Previous experience using hand tools and power tools to perform basic repairs.

• Previous experience with general building and landscaping upkeep and repairs.

• Ability to regularly lift 25 lbs. and at times, up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch, with or without reasonable accommodation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One or more years’ experience in a maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, handywork, or groundskeeping role.

• Recent work experience in a related role.

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet