Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Location - Onsite

This is an onsite role that works at the Cashton Office Building in Cashton, WI. The shift/hours are 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Employee Type - Hourly

Bonus - This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.

Safety Sensitive - Yes

If a company is going to make a difference in today's world, it's going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We're a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we've been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning. Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we're now an established leader. Organic is all we do. We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.

Summary of Role

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for performing general maintenance repairs, inspection, landscape, snow removal, and up-keep work for Organic Valley locations as assigned. This is a safety sensitive role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

oInspect, troubleshoot, and repair areas as assigned by supervisor

oLandscape management, including weeding, mowing, and maintenance projects

oWater trees and landscape/garden areas

oEvaluate maintenance, servicing and repair needs, and establish repair priorities

oPerform routine maintenance checks as scheduled

oDetermine necessary parts needed to complete repairs

oResearch equipment parts and materials to secure best source, price and quality

oInterior painting, as needed

oOrder parts approved by facilities leadership

oRemove snow and ice using shovel or machinery

oKeep track of parts, tools and equipment inventory

oPerform staff moves

oAssist with cubicle change outs and renovations

oAssist with room setups

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

oSecure quotes and bids as needed

oOther duties as assigned by supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

oTwo years of commercial maintenance experience preferred

oBasic record-keeping and shop math skills

oBasic understanding of good manufacturing practices preferred

oThe ability to establish work priorities and develop work schedules

oThe ability to frequently pull, push, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance

oThe ability to bend at the waist, kneel, reach overhead and above the shoulders in order to perform repairs

oThe ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends for snow removal

oThe ability to operate a skid steer is preferred

oMust obtain and maintain forklift operator certificate

oMust possess a valid driver's license to operate company vehicles

oMust be familiar with common safety procedures

oBasic computer skills a must

Base hourly wage range: $21.37 - $25.91/hour

The typical hourly wage for a new hire with little or no experience is $21.37. This hourly wage range is exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. If you are hired at CROPP, your final base hourly wage compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role should expect to be at the lower end of the hourly wage range and hiring at the maximum of the hourly wage range is not typical.

Benefits

We believe when our people are strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive and holistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees' and their family''s total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off - 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave - For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance - Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k - We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee's contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account
• On-site all-organic cafeterias