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Building and Grounds Maintenance | KanPak | Penn Yan, NY

KanPak LLC · Penn Yan, NY · 4 days ago
On-siteManagement$22/hrOther

About the role

The Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, functionality, and appearance of KanPak's buildings and surrounding grounds. This role involves skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work across multiple trades, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and groundskeeping. You’ll work with a high level of independence while coordinating closely with Engineering and Capital Project leadership to support food safety, regulatory compliance, and facility reliability.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and preventive maintenance on buildings, roofs, siding, walls, flooring, and exterior surfaces
  • Complete interior and exterior painting projects as needed
  • Repair and patch flooring to maintain safe walking surfaces
  • Remove snow and apply salt to roadways, walkways, and access points
  • Perform minor electrical repairs, including:
    • Wall switches and outlets
    • Light fixtures, bulbs, ballasts, sockets, and fuses
    • Miscellaneous appliances and cords
  • Perform minor plumbing repairs, including:
    • Fixing faucet and drain leaks
    • Unclogging drains
    • Trenching and laying small utility lines
    • Replacing HVAC filters and cleaning exhaust fans

Equipment & Tools

  • Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and small equipment
  • Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, mowers, loaders, and snow plows
  • Estimate time and materials needed for maintenance and repair tasks

Other Responsibilities

  • Work flexible hours as required to support facility needs
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company information
  • Perform other related maintenance duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license (must be maintained)
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong understanding of safe work practices

Preferred Experience

  • 1+ year of building and grounds maintenance experience
  • Food manufacturing or food industry experience (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Proficiency with hand and power tools (saws, drills, grinders, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
  • Experience operating forklifts and lift equipment
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Self-motivated, reliable, and accountable
  • Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and pride in work

The Schedule & Setting

The schedule is a 10-hour shift on either a Tuesday-Friday or Monday-Thursday basis, starting at 6a and ending at 4p. The pay range is $22/hour.

Pay & Benefits

At KanPak, a Golden State Foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty, and bereavement
  • A comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.

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