Buildings and Grounds Maintenance

Job Title: BUILDING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Classification: FULL TIME, EXEMPT

Pay Range: $17.50-$22.50

Location: Huron, CA

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please discuss interest for this role with current supervisor. Then send your resume to Jobs@losgatostomato.com or Human Resources.

WHO WE ARE
For over three decades, Los Gatos Tomato Products has earned a reputation for a commitment to customers as an industry leading supplier of high-quality tomato paste. Long term relationships with growers and customers allows for alignment in the production of high-quality tomato paste tailored to customer needs and specifications.

Los Gatos Tomato Products was established in 1991 in the heart of Western Fresno County with the objective of growing and harvesting tomatoes from the most productive growing region in the world with a singular focus on producing high-quality tomato paste. Presently, four families with multi-generational farming operations and deep roots in agriculture serve as both committed growers and owners with shared values and commitment to a sustainable future.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
A friendly and inclusive environment where Accountability, Integrity, Quality, Safety and Teamwork are valued. We have a strong family culture based on a foundation of mutual respect, strong work-ethic and dependability.

· Job Type: Regular Full-Time

· Location: Huron, California

· Generous Holidays

· Competitive Vacation

· Health Insurance, EAP, HSA

· 401K

· Performance Incentives/Bonus opportunities

Job Summary: Building and Grounds is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and aesthetic condition of the facility's interior and exterior. This includes performing painting tasks to ensure equipment, walls, and machinery remain in optimal condition, as well as grounds maintenance duties to ensure the exterior areas of the facility are well-kept. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, demonstrate strong safety practices, and be able to work independently and collaboratively

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Disassemble and clean production equipment after each production run to ensure sanitary conditions.
• Perform grounds maintenance, which could include equipment to aid in pruning, weeding, and sweeping around the facility’s exterior.
• Routine cleaning of debris for all roof and ground gutters on office and plant structures.
• Pest control inside and outside office a plant perimeter.
• Empty trash and waste containers, ensuring proper disposal and recycling.
• Ensure the cleanliness and safety of outdoor spaces, such as parking lots, loading docks, walkways.
• Clean and sanitize high-touch surfaces in production areas to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Clean, sand, scrape, and prime surfaces (metal, concrete) for optimal paint adhesion.
• Apply paints, coatings, and sealants to production equipment, walls, floors, and machinery using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Ensure the proper application of protective coatings to prevent rust, corrosion, and surface deterioration.
• Touch-up painted surfaces to address wear or deterioration, maintaining the facility’s standards.
• Regularly inspect painted surfaces and reapply coatings as necessary to prevent rust, corrosion, and surface damage.
• Track materials used, areas treated, and any specific requirements related to surface types or equipment.
• Follow all safety protocols when handling paints, chemicals, and cleaning agents, to minimize exposure to fumes and hazardous materials.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment, adhering to lock-out/tag-out procedures during cleaning and painting tasks.
• Report any safety hazards or equipment malfunctions promptly to supervisors to prevent risks in the facility.
• Safely operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Position requires general manual dexterity, basic math skills, and mechanical aptitude. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with one to two years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in industrial painting, coatings, or sanitation is prefered but not required. Familirity with surface preparation techniques (e.g, sanding scraping, priming) and applying coatings, paints, and sealants is a plus. Knowledge of safety protocols for handling industrial-grade paints and chemicals is essential. The ability to safely operate cleaning equipment (such as pressure washers and scrubbers) is required. The role also requires the ability to lift up to 45 pounds, stand for extended periods, and maintain strong attention to detail while working independently with minimal supervision. Flexibility to work varied hours of shifts as needed by the production schedule is expected.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, safety guidelines, and regulations. Able to communicate effectively with managers, clients, and staff.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or moveup to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to stand, kneel, bend, and lift heavy objects. Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces for painting tasks (if required). Exposure to dust, fumes, and chemicals related to cleaning and painting tasks. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high precarious planes; outside weather conditions; varying equipment temperatures; risk of electrical shock; and vibration; very loud work environments; potential exposure to particulates and vapors.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have a full set of tools to perform required job tasks.

Los Gatos Tomato Products requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion:

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming individual differences, traits, and dynamics to represent Los Gatos Tomato Products culture and achievements.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.50 - $22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Groundskeeping: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Huron, CA 93234 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Huron, CA 93234: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $23