Maintenance & Repair Technician
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. The role also involves plumbing, welding, carpentry, painting, electrical work, and servicing machines and vehicles. The technician maintains production equipment, buildings, grounds, and the farm fleet; supports field operations and projects; coordinates with vendors; and completes required company documentation. The position requires adherence to company safety, vehicle, biosecurity, and animal welfare policies. The technician may need to respond to emergencies outside normal business hours and may work at multiple locations. Work may involve standing for extended periods, lifting heavy objects, working in awkward or confined positions or on ladders, and occasional overnight travel.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in plumbing, painting, machine servicing, electrical work, and/or vehicle servicing, or a combination of these.
Responsibilities
- Maintain yards, including mowing, weed control, and snow removal at various properties.
- Maintain and organize the shop.
- Perform equipment maintenance, 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.
- Maintain company-owned buildings and prevent deterioration, including repairs to partitions, walls, roofs and roof systems, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, and concrete.
- Perform general and preventative maintenance and repairs on air-conditioning and heating systems.
- Perform general plumbing repairs and installations.
- Perform minor electrical repairs and installations.
- Plan and complete new construction, minor remodeling, and ad hoc projects as assigned.
- Complete required company documentation and record keeping accurately and on time.
- 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.
- Support the company's animal welfare policy, promote animal well-being, address circumstances that impede animal care, and report suspected mistreatment or abuse.
- Follow company vehicle policies and applicable local, state, and federal motor vehicle regulations.
- Demonstrate, promote, and follow company safety policies.
- Know and follow company biosecurity protocols.
- Respond to emergencies outside normal business hours as required and remain available while on call.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
