Maintenance Technician
About The Position
PIC North America, a Genus company, is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Mound City, South Dakota. The role supports maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of farm facilities and equipment. The technician performs preventive maintenance and repairs, troubleshoots equipment problems, supports facility and equipment upgrades, conducts failure analysis, and helps develop maintenance procedures to improve performance and productivity. The position involves hands-on work in a farm operation and requires adherence to safety, biosecurity, animal welfare, environmental, and company policies. Starting pay is $20.75 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Basic troubleshooting and repair skills.
- Ability to safely operate tools and equipment.
- Basic computer skills and recordkeeping experience.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Commitment to safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare.
Nice To Haves
- Maintenance, mechanical, agricultural, construction, or related experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on farm equipment, systems, and facilities.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement solutions to minimize downtime.
- Support renovation, facility improvement, and capital projects.
- Order parts and supplies, maintain inventory, and assist with department budgeting.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
- Operate and maintain farm equipment, including ATVs, skid steers, tractors, and power tools.
- Support seasonal activities such as snow removal, rodent control, weed management, and grounds maintenance.
- Respond to equipment and facility emergencies and help train employees on proper responses.
- Communicate effectively with farm management and team members to achieve operational goals.
- Follow safety, biosecurity, animal welfare, environmental, and company policy requirements.
- Support equipment upgrades, conduct failure analysis, and assist in developing maintenance procedures.
Benefits
- Multiple medical choices
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Company stock purchase plan
- Opportunities for growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
