Groundskeeper

The Facility Technician/Grounds Keeper role involves supporting all aspects of the Alva sites groundskeeping and assisting with other maintenance tasks as needed. The job requires a thorough understanding and adherence to all company and regulatory safety requirements and regulations.

Duties:

• The groundskeeping process involves operating various types of equipment such as slope mowers, tractors, Brush mowing, finish mowing, riding lawnmowers, and weed eaters to maintain the landscape. The groundskeeper will be trimming/pruning landscape, installing new landscape, repairing fences, and maintaining sprinkler systems and pond maintenance.  
• The groundskeeper must monitor and report any equipment damage or repairs needed, identify areas that require service, and perform tasks with help when necessary. The groundskeeper should provide effective feedback to stakeholders on maintenance progress and ensure that quality performance standards are met.
• Knowledge of safe work regulations, including but not restricted to; Lockout Tag-Out, Ladder safety, and PPE Requirements.

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. 

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.    

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. 

• 3-5 years’ experience with a wide range farm equipment and other construction and operational equipment.
• Must be trained on the operation of the Slope Mower and all other equipment used for groundskeeping.
• Ability to speak English & Spanish is a plus in this role.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours when required; including nights and weekends. Must be able to work 40 hours per week plus over time as required.
• Ability to work with and around approved agricultural chemicals. 

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.  
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. 
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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