GROUNDSKEEPER (AFTERNOONS) - Fair Oaks Farms : Job Details

Select Milk Producers is one of the nation's largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 12 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Fair Oaks Farms, Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 1,000 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you.

We strive to go above and beyond what's expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it's in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what's right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard.

Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited to medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.

Job Summary

This is a year-round position for individuals who love to work outdoors and perform landscaping tasks. Groundskeepers will be responsible for keeping outdoor areas and business fronts clean, performing landscape maintenance, performing turf maintenance, and maintaining outdoor structures. Groundskeepers will also be responsible for planting new landscapes, assisting with apple orchard tasks, helping with snow removal, and other seasonal tasks.

Primary responsibilities

* Keeping campus free from litter

* Cleaning spills from walkways

* Maintaining water features

* Fall/Spring landscape cleanups

* Operating power equipment such as blowers, string trimmers, and chainsaws

* Mowing grass with push mower or riding mower

* Trimming and edging turf grass areas

* Planting and maintaining ornamental plants

* Planting and maintaining trees

* Landscaping/hardscaping new and existing areas

* Applying pesticides including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides

* Applying plant fertilizers

* Perform repairs and maintenance to outdoor structures including walking paths, nature trails, fences, and some minor repairs to building exteriors.

* Helping prune trees or pick fruit in the orchard

* Help with snow removal in winter

* Assist with campus wide events

Requirements

* 1-2 years of landscaping experience preferred, but not required.

* Must have a desire to work outside and as part of a team unit.

Additional Information

* Great benefits package, including matching-retirement-plan options.

* Groundskeepers typically work 8-hour days M-F.

* Seasonal weekend work and overtime opportunities are