Maintenance Technician - Keosauqua, IA

Iowa Select Farms•Keosauqua, IA

43d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is a dedicated, on-site maintenance technician responsible for one farm (or a small set of farms) reporting to production operations leadership. Responsible for completing any/all minor maintenance and repairs of swine facilities and equipment for Iowa Select Farms.

Requirements

This person must be able to work with limited or no supervision, so they must have initiative, organization, dependability, and be self-motivated.
This position will require the ability to troubleshoot a wide variety of mechanical issues, so being mechanically minded is a necessity.
This position will require the technician to work, at times, work with other employees, so team skills and good communication are important.
This person will also need basic computer and smart phone skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous maintenance experience is preferred, but not a requirement.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, with fluency in both written and verbal communication is preferred

Responsibilities

Adhere to ISF bio-security policy and report any violations to management team.
Adhere to ISF animal wellbeing policy and report any violations to management team.
Adhere to ISF safety policies and procedures, wear appropriate safety equipment (PPE) for appropriate tasks, and work in a generally safe manner.
Utilize the ISF Tools work ticket system to effectively track all repairs and materials associated with each repair.
Demonstrate general trade knowledge, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and welding.
Prioritize maintenance and repair items based upon highest priority. Animal welfare items, including feed, water, air/ventilation, and animal containment are of immediate concern.
Be available to work on weekends for emergency maintenance needs.
Ensure that all preventative maintenance items are routinely completed for the facilities and equipment.
Manage/maintain an on-site parts inventory as necessary to complete routine repairs.
Maintain the capacity to properly/effectively: Repair and/or replace curtain systems Fabricate, weld and repair penning area Repair and/or replace feedline systems Repair and/or replace ventilation systems Repair and/or replace waterlines Repair and/or replace building roof, siding, or ceiling material. Repair and/or replace light fixtures, receptacles, and electric motors. Repair and/or replace heating and cooling systems.
At time, operate heavy machinery (Backhoe, Mowers, Snow blowers, Hydro Clean Machine, Tractors, Manure Tanks, Trucks and Trailers)
Assist in the repair of well water pumps, water meters, regulators, sewer lines, etc.
Assist in seasonal snow removal, mowing, weed spraying and other items associated with general site appearance.
Keep the production location free from any/all debris in and/or around the site(s).