Field Service Tech

UDA - United Dairymen of Arizona•Tempe, AZ

31d•$20 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Managing a dairy farm is no easy task - especially when equipment or tools stop functioning. When things start breaking our members need quick, effective, fixes to get things moovin' again. That's where our Service Technician will come in! The Service Technician is responsible for providing mechanical service, equipment installations, and repairs to all United Dairymen of Arizona member dairies. SERVICE TECHNICIAN PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide a variety of maintenance services for dairy farms across the state of Arizona Ensure regular maintenance is performed on motors, machinery, refrigeration systems, electrical, and other vital farm systems Manage the ordering of equipment and parts to perform necessary repairs Performs other duties as assigned. Keep accurate and legible records. SERVICE TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS: Skills & Abilities: Excellent organizational, time management and problem resolution skills. PLC and process controllers helpful. Mechanical experience with drives, pumps boilers, air compressors, etc. Electrical experience 120, 240 & 480 volt systems. Must have commercial Freon refrigeration systems experience. Must be able to use technical manual and testing equipment. Must be able to make decisions impacting products and safety based on independent judgment and discretion. Must provide personal hand tools. Requires ability to read, hear, speak, and comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions. Shift work required, willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays. Experience: Minimum of 2 years in dairy maintenance or equivalent experience. Must have a clean driving record to drive a company vehicle Prior experience in farm or dairy maintenance environment a plus Education/Certifications: Must have High School Diploma, or equivalent. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires ability to sit, walk and stand for prolonged periods of time. Requires ability to stoop, bend, reach, lift and carry items up to 50lbs. Requires ability to climb ladders and stairs of varying heights Requires ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and extreme heat Requires ability to visually observe the condition of surroundings. Requires ability to hear and speak. ABOUT UDA: United Dairymen of Arizona (UDA) is a local, family-owned, dairy cooperative committed to serve the needs of our members, community, and customers by providing high quality milk and dairy products. As the only milk marketing co-op in the state, UDA oversees the production, processing, and marketing of Arizona's finest milk products from farm to Retail in 48 hours or less. From sweet cream and butter to non-fat dry milk, UDA provides milk products to manufactures, and supermarket chains throughout the Grand Canyon State. Our motto at UDA is Better Together. The dairy industry's success isn't built on one dairy or brand, its built on the community as a whole - this includes our amazing employees. When you join UDA, you're not just joining a business, you're joining a family. Since 1960 UDA has been headquartered, operated, and managed in Arizona. We strive to provide our employees with rewarding career opportunities aimed at long-term stability, growth, and advancement. We put our heart and soul into our products and value our team who show up, every day and do the work. BENEFITS: Medical, Dental & Vision plans 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Disability Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Health & Wellness Programs Paid Time Off Shift Pay Differential Education Assistance On-site Fitness Center On-Site Health Clinic Qualifications

Requirements

Excellent organizational, time management and problem resolution skills.
Mechanical experience with drives, pumps boilers, air compressors, etc.
Electrical experience 120, 240 & 480 volt systems.
Must have commercial Freon refrigeration systems experience.
Must be able to use technical manual and testing equipment.
Must be able to make decisions impacting products and safety based on independent judgment and discretion.
Must provide personal hand tools.
Requires ability to read, hear, speak, and comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions.
Shift work required, willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Minimum of 2 years in dairy maintenance or equivalent experience.
Must have a clean driving record to drive a company vehicle
Must have High School Diploma, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

PLC and process controllers helpful.
Prior experience in farm or dairy maintenance environment a plus

Responsibilities

Provide a variety of maintenance services for dairy farms across the state of Arizona
Ensure regular maintenance is performed on motors, machinery, refrigeration systems, electrical, and other vital farm systems
Manage the ordering of equipment and parts to perform necessary repairs
Performs other duties as assigned.
Keep accurate and legible records.