Facility Maintenance Specialist - Legacy Farmers Cooperative - Fostoria, OH

• Responsible for maintaining, repairing and problem-solving facility and its mechanical equipment while following OHSA guidelines to provide a safe working environment to all employees. Will be required to help the Grain Facility Associates complete tasks as needed.

• Effectively and safely operate standard maintenance tools such as power tools, basic hand tools and basic welding equipment
• Maintain and repair facility equipment and machinery such as belt conveyors, grain legs, hydraulics, carpentry work, welding/fabricating and some electrical
• Maintain and service the facilities’ mobile equipment including skid steer, forklift, pick-up truck, dump truck, track-mobiles, trailers, etc.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems and using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Responsible for preventive maintenance program of the facility including logging of PMs completed electronically (basic computer skills)
• Follow OHSA safety rules and regulations as well as Legacy’s policies and procedures. Help to develop proper safety techniques
• Work with the Branch Manager to operate the facility to the best of its efficiency while being financially responsible and suggest improvements/repairs that need to be made
• Assist the Grain Facility Associates in completing tasks such as housekeeping, railcar loading and harvest operations

• Maintain an attitude that promotes teamwork and a favorable image of the cooperative
• Ability to work well with others and independently
• Provide friendly customer service
• Hae exceptional communication skills
• Possesses flexibility and adaptability in meeting constraints and demands
• Ability to read and follow detailed directions and learn new skills as required
• Comfortable working in, around, and on top of grain bins and railcars
• Must have a full range of body motion including bending, squatting and twisting
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and reach work above shoulders
• Ability to operate forklift/skid steer safely and proficiently
• Working knowledge of the agricultural industry or grain facility operations including experience handling grain from pit to load out a plus

• High school degree or equivalent, with additional skilled labor/maintenance background
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics as well as blue prints
• Electrical Certifications or background

• No direct reports
• No overnight travel
• Standard work week is Monday through Friday; needs of the business may dictate exceptions to this standard, including overtime and weekends as required
• Applicants agree to be drug tested as a condition of employment and will not be hired should he/she fail to produce a negative test
• Uphold all Legacy Farmers Cooperative’s policies
• Proof of and maintaining a safe driving record is a condition of employment and will be certified and monitored by LFC’s insurance provider