Role Overview

The Seasonal Maintenance Technician performs general groundskeeping, biosecurity, and renovation projects due to a specific timeframe creating a reduced biosecurity risk for livestock on site.

This position is based in Mound City, South Dakota.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembly and installation of feeders
• Assist with a complete demolition and renovation of breeding barn
• Assist in the replacing full tin roofs on our production barns
• Participate in a full renovation of finisher penning, which will include removing existing penning and replacing with new
• Replace current pvc feed line with stainless steel feed line
• Effective communication with teammates and supervisors in order to efficiently achieve goals
• Responsible for seasonal rodent control through maintaining an established bait station protocol.
• Accountable for weed management, including operating spraying tools and equipment to apply herbicide around complex
• Responsible for snow removal with heavy machinery if inclement weather arises due to late springs or early winters
• Safely and effectively operate small hand tools and hand power tools.
• Safely and effectively operate farm machinery such as ATV’s, Skid Steers, or Tractors with various attachments for but not limited to renovation projects, mowing, roof repairs, or general groundskeeping tasks. Candidate must also be able to help maintain equipment before, during, and after use.
• Ensure area of responsibility is accomplishing the following:
  • Adherence to the Company’s Safety Program requirements and guidelines; 
  • Adhere to biosecurity protocols; 
  • Uses judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems
  • Adherence to environmental laws and procedures;
  • Willingness to change plans as needed;
  • Cleanliness and sanitation of the farm; and 
  • Compliance with all environmental laws and procedures
  • Compliance of all company policies, procedures and guidelines;

• Uses judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems

Requirements

• Limited travel required
• Previous agriculture or manufacturing facility maintenance required
• Strong commitment to teamwork
• Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility
• Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed
• Must be on call to work in emergency situations to include but not limited to, power outages or personnel shortages
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Business Overview

Genus strives to provide beef, dairy and pork producers with superior breeding stock to enable the production of affordable and nutritious animal protein for consumers. PIC is the swine division with a mission to pioneer animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

PIC currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers. We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits Overview

Genus offers competitive benefits plans including multiple medical choices, dental & vision coverage and a 401k retirement plan with a competitive company match. We also offer innovative benefits such as 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a company stock purchase plan. We are constantly evaluating our offerings to ensure we stay competitive.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.