VICKSBURG: 1st Shift Groundskeeper Labor BG01

About the role

The Buildings and Grounds employee is responsible for maintaining the plant's buildings, grounds, and support facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and functional environment. This position supports daily operations by performing general facility maintenance, groundskeeping, and minor repairs while adhering to Tyson policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards in a fresh food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant buildings, offices, restrooms, break areas, and common spaces in safe and operable condition
• Perform routine building maintenance, including minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, and basic electrical repairs
• Maintain plant grounds, including mowing, trimming, debris removal, and snow/ice management as needed
• Inspect buildings and grounds regularly to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, or repair requirements
• Perform basic HVAC support tasks such as filter changes and reporting system issues
• Assist with facility-related work orders and document completed tasks as required
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Safety, and Sanitation teams to ensure compliance with plant standards
• Set up and tear down equipment, furniture, or barricades for meetings, projects, or plant needs
• Maintain tools, equipment, and storage areas in a clean and organized manner
• Support emergency repairs or facility issues as needed
• Follow all OSHA regulations, USDA requirements, and Tyson safety and facility policies
• Use proper PPE and safe work practices at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Fresh Plant Environment Expectations

• Maintain facilities that support raw and fresh product operations
• Ensure work does not compromise food safety or sanitation standards
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments with varying temperatures and weather conditions
• Follow biosecurity, sanitation, and hygiene requirements

Physical Demands And Work Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and perform manual tasks
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials as required
• Ability to lift up to 50-75 pounds with or without assistance
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, or other weather conditions
• Ability to work around equipment, vehicles, and active plant operations

Schedule

• Must be available to work assigned shifts
• Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required based on facility needs
• 1ST SHIFT

Safety and Compliance Commitment

The Buildings and Grounds employee is expected to maintain a safe and well-kept facility while strictly adhering to Tyson policies, OSHA regulations, USDA requirements, and plant procedures. This role is essential to providing a safe, compliant, and professional environment at the Vicksburg Plant.

Pay

$16.55 per hour