Swine Maintenance Technician

Summit•Forest City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Swine Maintenance Technician provides maintenance support to a growing territory of swine production facilities by completing maintenance work orders and preventive maintenance. The role performs repairs involving plumbing, heating and cooling systems, carpentry, electrical systems, hardware and gating, and welding or fabrication as needed. The technician maintains tools and parts inventories in service vehicles, prioritizes work orders, follows safety policies, and adheres to clients’ biosecurity and animal-well-being standards. The position is full-time, typically working 50 hours per week Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work and additional availability during weather or staffing challenges. Work takes place primarily inside swine facilities, with some outdoor tasks and possible exposure to loud noise, dust, and fumes.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to troubleshoot and use resources to solve problems.
Comfort working around livestock.
Ability to work with limited or no supervision.
Working knowledge of general maintenance, typically three to six months.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally, climbing ladders and gates, and climbing on and off livestock trailers.
Welding ability is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

Welding ability.
Valid, unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Complete repairs in swine facilities, including plumbing, heating and cooling systems, carpentry, electrical systems, hardware and gating.
Perform plumbing repairs involving toilets, showers, bathrooms, water heaters, and water lines.
Repair heating and cooling systems.
Perform carpentry work involving framing, roofing, and concrete.
Perform electrical work involving 120- and 240-volt systems, light switches, outlets, wiring, fan and feed-line motors, and curtain machines.
Repair or fabricate hardware and gating, including bolts, gate feet, feeders, and gates; welding may be involved.
Manage tools and parts inventories in service vehicles to support timely completion of work orders.
Prioritize work orders so high-priority items are repaired first.
Safely use hand and power tools to complete work orders.
Follow pig owners’ biosecurity and animal-well-being standards.
Perform duties safely and follow all safety policies.
Maintain positive relationships with clients, vendors, visitors, neighbors, and coworkers.
Complete other duties assigned by the manager.