Description

At Marshall Farms our Contruction technicians perform a wide variety of tasks for maintenance of existing buildings or new construction, to ensure the best environment possible for our animals and employees. 

This position is an F4 with a pay range of $19.51-$29.27/hour.

Hours for this position are 7a - 3p, with on-call & snowplow requirements. 

Essential Tasks include:

•  Maintenance of existing buildings. 
• New building construction. 
• Various general and finish carpentry tasks. 
• General masonry installation / maintenance tasks. 
• Installation / maintenance of automated feed systems. 
• Advise management on condition of structures / equipment and if preventative maintenance needs to be performed, or if continued use could be hazardous and replacement is required. 
• Communicate with the Construction Supervisor to layout jobs and efficiently use resources and materials to complete work in a timely manner and of high quality while conforming to building and safety codes. 
• Ensure proper care, use and maintenance of equipment and supplies. 
• Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety, environmental practices, efficiency of systems, etc. to ensure a positive environment for our animals and employees. 
• Preserve maintenance records as required by Marshall Farms or by other regulatory agencies. 
• Other duties as specified by management.

Candidate Must be/have:

• Capable of effectively and consistently performing essential tasks daily. 
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. 
• Ability to work effectively unsupervised at remote locations. 
• Ability to combine specialized skills and knowledge of various construction methods and techniques using all types of building materials to efficiently complete daily tasks. 
• Good attention to details and ability to plan/prioritize work for efficiency.

Work conditions:

Work completed both indoors and out at new construction, existing sites and all property owned by Marshall Farms and its subsidiaries. Individual may be subject to inclement weather conditions when working outdoors. Conditions inside animal buildings are often hot, humid, dusty and dirty including manure. Work area may have a high level of noise requiring earplugs. Duties are performed primarily on 1st shift with varying extended hours including occasional weekend work, emergency situations, required to be part of an on-call rotation and willing to be part of snow removal team if needed. Out of town travel to other facilities may be required for multiple days which may involve overnight stay near the local facility. Must be clean shaven or willing to shave at a moment’s notice to properly wear a respirator / N95 mask if needed. Required to adhere to Barrier Affidavit requirements.

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements include considerable use of arms and legs including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling of materials. Work may be strenuous at times and include lifting heavy objects, standing, stooping, and kneeling for long periods of time. This position requires manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination and physical fitness. Ability to work at various heights and in confined spaces.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years education/experience that demonstrates proficiency in principles and practices of general carpentry. 

Basic computer skills may be required for email, Word, Excel, workorder system, etc. 

Requires valid NYS driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements include considerable use of arms and legs including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling of materials. Work may be strenuous at times and include lifting heavy objects, standing, stooping, and kneeling for long periods of time. This position requires manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination and physical fitness. Ability to work at various heights and in confined spaces.

Mental Requirements:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and various levels of management if needed. Ability to apply problem solving skills and know when something is beyond one’s capabilities and request help from other qualified employees when needed. 

The Benefits of Being a Part of the Marshall Family Our benefit package is an important element of the over-all experience we offer our employees. Full-time employees receive: 

• 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents, or a generous opt-out if you already have coverage elsewhere. 
• Generous time off benefits starting at 3 weeks/year. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan – 100% match on the first 5% of contributions with 100% vesting (must be 18 or older to participate) 
• Enriched Short-Term disability benefits and Long-Term disability insurance. 
• Profit Sharing contribution of 10% of your annualized salary. 
• Life Insurance at 4x your annual base (up to a max. of $200,000) 
• Boot allowance (excludes office and barrier employees) 
• $500 bonus for employee referrals 

About Marshall Farms Group, Ltd.

Our mission is to help improve the lives of people and pets. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on fulfilling this mission by supporting our ability to provide animals and related services to the top research organizations across the globe – aiding their lifesaving biomedical and veterinary research. In addition, we leverage our extensive breeding experience as a preferred supplier to detection dog training programs; and are the leading provider of Pet Ferrets. Over the last 80 years we have grown from a local to a global company, but we haven't lost our family feel and employee-centric focus.

Marshall Farms Group, LTD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.