Maintenance & Repair Technician

Schwartz Farms•Sleepy Eye, MN

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician provides general maintenance and construction support to company-owned and company-managed production facilities, with an emphasis on mechanical and yard maintenance. Work may also include plumbing, welding, carpentry, painting, electrical work, and machine and vehicle servicing. The role maintains and repairs buildings, equipment, grounds, and farm vehicles; supports field operations and projects; and ensures required documentation, safety, animal-welfare, and biosecurity practices are followed. Emergency repairs may require responding after normal business hours, and travel between locations may involve an overnight stay.

Requirements

Working knowledge of general mechanical skills, including general carpentry, welding, electrical work, plumbing, and concrete experience.
Strong communication, multitasking, problem-solving, and forward-thinking skills.
Valid driver's license and a clean motor vehicle record.
Ability to work non-standard hours when emergency repairs arise and to remain available when on call.
Ability to travel among locations; work may involve overnight stays.
Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, and work in uncomfortable, awkward, or cramped positions or on ladders.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in plumbing, painting, machine servicing, electrical work, and/or vehicle servicing, or a combination thereof.

Responsibilities

Maintain yards, including mowing, weed control, and snow removal at various properties.
Maintain and organize the shop.
Maintain equipment, including welding and mechanical repairs.
Service farm fleet vehicles and equipment, including tractors, bobcats, semis, trucks, trailers, lawn mowers, four-wheelers, and generators.
Maintain farm inventory, including filters, oil, and repair parts.
Support field operations by working with custom farming operators as directed.
Maintain, repair, and rebuild production mechanisms and equipment, including loading chutes, crates, gates, ventilation components, curtains, power washers, and feed and water systems.
Perform general maintenance and upkeep on company-owned buildings, including partitions, walls, roofs and roof systems, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, concrete, and other structural components.
Perform general and preventative maintenance and repairs on air-conditioning and heating systems.
Provide general plumbing repair and installation and minor electrical repair and installation.
Plan and complete new construction, minor remodeling, and ad hoc projects as assigned.
Meet company documentation and record-keeping requirements in a timely manner.
Develop and maintain knowledge of procedures and safety measures related to plumbing, welding, carpentry, painting, machine servicing, electrical work, and vehicle servicing.
Coordinate with vendors to obtain parts and supplies and arrange assistance for escalated projects.
Advocate for and engage in the company's animal welfare policy, promote animal well-being, remedy circumstances that impede animal care, and properly report mistreatment or abuse.
Follow company vehicle policies and applicable local, state, and federal motor vehicle regulations.
Demonstrate, promote, and follow company safety policies and biosecurity protocols.
Respond to emergencies after normal business hours as required and remain available when on call.
Perform additional duties as assigned.