Florida Farm Mechanic

King Ranch•South Bay, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The manager and supervisors will determine the requirements of the position. Some of the functions which incumbents will be required to perform include repairing and maintaining fleet vehicles, farm equipment, electronic and computer command ignition systems, carburetor and fuel injection systems, air conditioning systems, drive train and hydraulic systems, and stationary irrigation units. This role also involves performing major overhauls on gas and diesel engines, heavy maintenance welding, electrical repairs and wiring, and troubleshooting system and equipment problems using diagnostic tools. The incumbent will need to understand and follow manufacturer's specifications, maintain shop work orders and service records, and actively update knowledge and skills through training. Competency with various tools and equipment is essential, as is the ability to operate vehicles and farm equipment for testing purposes. Maintaining a clean work area and adhering to all safety requirements are also key functions.

Requirements

Perform duties in all locations with occasional off property service calls.
Exposure to all temperature and weather extremes, moving equipment, loud noises, dust, cleaners, solvents, pesticides, herbicides, fuel, lubricants, paint, fertilizer, wetness, and walking on soft sand and hard, rough, uneven surfaces.
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously in fast paced work environment.
Ability to distinguish color wiring.
Minimum vision standards, depth perception and adequate pulmonary function test.
Minimum three years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of farm equipment, fleet vehicles, machinery, and stationary irrigation units in a grove/nursery environment.
Requires a valid CDL License with appropriate endorsements.
Requires current air-conditioning certification.

Nice To Haves

Competency with hand tools, power tools, welding torches, and shop equipment.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain fleet vehicles.
Repair and maintain all farm equipment.
Spot paint repaired equipment.
Repair and maintain electronic and computer command ignition systems.
Repair and maintain carburetor and fuel injection systems.
Repair and maintain air conditioning systems.
Repair and maintain drive train and hydraulic systems.
Repair and maintain stationary irrigation units.
Perform major overhauls on gas and diesel engines.
Perform heavy maintenance welding.
Perform electrical repairs and wiring.
Trouble shoot system and equipment problems using diagnostic tools.
Understand and follow the manufacturer’s specifications for equipment operation.
Maintain shop work orders, service records, and necessary paperwork.
Actively maintain/update knowledge and skills through training and classes.
Operate all vehicles and farm equipment for testing purposes.
Keep work area, supplies and equipment clean and neat.
Perform all safety requirements.