Maintenance Technician

Jack Pine Farms- Maintenance Technician

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

The Maintenance Technician will provide day-to-day troubleshooting and repairs to the managed farms. This person will be part of the preventative maintenance team. Work will involve building maintenance, equipment repair, welding, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electric motor replacement and other equipment repair. Reports to Production Services Manager.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on Jack Pine Farms or contracted sites as assigned by Production Services Manager.
• Coordinates daily and weekly work schedule with the Production Services Manager.
• Conduct maintenance walk through at farms for preventative maintenance program.
• Delivers needed materials to Jack Pine Farm locations as assigned.
• Assist in prioritizing maintenance projects to ensure those with highest safety issues are serviced first.
• Complete repairs involving electrical, plumbing, piping, welding, and building maintenance.
• Understand limitations regarding electrical work and when an outside contractor should handle work involving arc flash issues.
• Identify and note other necessary repairs at farms and report them to the Production Services Manager.
• Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues.
• Repair to the extent possible tractors, pressure washers and other equipment at the farms.
• Follow company bio-security protocol and ensure outside contractors do the same.
• Works in a safe manner and ensures employees and contractors do as well.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma
• 1-3 years’ experience in the industry AND
• 1 year plumbing/electrical working knowledge OR
Any similar combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to work independently or in team setting depending on work assignment(s)
• Be efficient in time management and stay on task until daily assignment(s) are complete.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Knowledge of welding, plumbing, and electrical skills.
• Communicate effectively with farm managers, farm employees, and maintenance management staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to travel as needed on a daily basis with occasional, planned overnight trips to distant farms
Requires valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform in highly interruptive conditions.
• Strong maintenance background including reading blueprints.
• Ability to stand, bend, climb ladders, lift loads up to 50 lbs. for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Must be willing to accept after-hour trouble calls and respond as needed.