Ovation Farms - Grounds Maintenance

Job Title

:Grounds Maintenance I Department:Location: Thompson, IA Reports To: Maintenance Manager Job Type:Job Summary The Grounds Maintenance I is responsible for supporting the upkeep and functionality of the processing facility and surrounding grounds. This role includes assisting with light maintenance and repair tasks, monitoring building systems, and ensuring that equipment and work areas remain safe, efficient, and well-maintained. The position also provides support to other departments as needed to maintain smooth operations within the facility. Essential Job Functions May perform some or all of the following: * Conduct regular checks of facilities and building systems to ensure they are in good working order. * Perform repairs on a wide range of items, including doors, plumbing, roof repairs, patching of concrete, painting, basic carpentry, etc. * Work in the air using proper safety equipment and tie-off points. * Use hand tools and power tools. * Remove snow and ice to maintain safe pathways. * Pick up and dispose of bird mortality using farm equipment. * Perform general landscaping, including maintaining roads and areas between barns. * Move and grade rock for landscaping and maintenance purposes. * Operate and maintain the irrigation system. * Conduct minor vehicle maintenance (e.g., check oil, change tires). * Maintain and fill bio-security stations, including power washers. * Assist with bale staging and other related tasks. * Provide support to other departments. * Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

* 0-2 years of general work experience * Must possess a valid driver's license * Good written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs, as well as reach, bend, twist, and lift above the head. Must be agile and capable of working in both indoor and outdoor environments under various climate conditions. * Basic mechanical skills are required to trouble...