Grounds Maintenance Technician June 12, 2026
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range: Hourly $15-17/hr based on experience
Hours: Mon-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm, Overtime, Some Saturdays
Summary/objective
The Grounds Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized scrap yard and facility. This position performs general groundskeeping duties, environmental maintenance tasks, light equipment operation, and facility upkeep to ensure the yard remains operational, compliant, and presentable.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Maintain cleanliness of yard roadways, driveways, work areas, and facility grounds.
- Operate tractor, rake, magnet, and other equipment to clean and maintain yard surfaces.
- Remove debris, litter, and scrap materials from designated areas.
- Spray weeds and vegetation in accordance with company procedures
- Inspect, replace, and maintain oil booms, drain socks, and other environmental control devices.
- Assist with stormwater pollution prevention and environmental compliance activities.
- Perform light maintenance and repair tasks on company property and equipment.
- Prepare and paint hoppers, containers, buildings, equipment, and other facility assets as assigned.
- Assist maintenance personnel with projects and repairs as needed
- Operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner at all times
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Competency
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to safely operate tractors and other mobile equipment or willingness to learn
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Ability to rake, shovel, remove snow, and pick up trash
- Ability to use a manlift, skid loader, skid steer, forklift
Physical demands
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions
- Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, and walking
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work around dust, noise, and industrial environments
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
