Farm Maintenance Technician

Type of Employment:?Full-Time

Job Summary:

The Farm Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs the physical structures of company buildings in accordance with company policies and procedures by performing the following duties:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform?preventative maintenance on farm equipment.
• Correctly identify and write down parts needed to build/complete projects to update and maintain the equipment and facility.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair, potable water, and ventilation systems and their components throughout the facility.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair farm equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, piping systems, and general facilities.
• Perform?general mechanical work, including installation, fabrication, and repair.
• Ensure?work is done in accordance with all farm policies and procedures.
• Follow?all guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures for the facility.
• Follow?all safety rules and policies.
• Follow all biosecurity protocols (shower in and out of facilities)
• Wear?proper safety equipment as required, including but not limited to wearing appropriate Personal Protective equipment.
• Receive?written work orders or verbal instructions from the supervisor.
• Maintain?and repair buildings' plumbing and electrical systems, including replacing worn or defective parts such as switches ‹ fuses.
• Maintain?a parts inventory.
• Repair?or replace building brick, stone, and concrete.
• Maintain?and repair wood parts of buildings.
• Assist?other departments with moving furniture, supplies and machinery.
• Understand?and effectively follow all Company policies, procedures, and laws on restricted items.
• Working around animals will be a common practice.?
• Weekend duty on a rotation basis is required, as are on-call duties as required by the needs of the operation and the supervisor.?

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are indicative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

• Possess good mechanical skills, including repair of gearboxes, bearings, etc.
• Knowledge of AC/DC controls and power electricity
• Knowledge of Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Piping Systems.
• Experience in Fabrication and Welding.
• ?Ability to sketch, read, and understand technical drawings and layouts.
• ?Basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing skills are required.
• Basic computer skills
• Customer service skills
• Must have a current Driver's License.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast, paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical or related field preferred
• 1-2 years mechanical/maintenance experience, required.

Work environment & Physical Requirements:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, grip, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; sit; climb; or balance.
• The employee will regularly work at elevated heights and in confined spaces.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to seventy-five pounds or more and regularly lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Active driver license required