A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
CANDIDATES THAT HAVE WORKED FOR TYSON FOODS OR TYSON AFFILIATES 1 OR MORE TIMES WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE.
Pay is $16.55 per hour. Please opt in to SMS/texting or watch your email for updates on all job applications.
MUST PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS TASKED BY ADMINISTRATION. MUST BE SAFE AND OBSERVE ALL OF TYSONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
Buildings and Grounds Labor Job Description Summary 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. Key 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 Work Schedule Must be available to work assigned shifts Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required based on facility needs 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.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No Work Shift:
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Unsolicited Assistance:
Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
