New Century FS is headquartered in Grinnell, Iowa with locations in Central Iowa. New Century FS has about 210 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 4,500 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, and precision farming. New Century FS is part of the GROWMARK System, an agricultural cooperative serving more than 100,000 customers across North America and Ontario, Canada.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT 

Installs and maintains customer and division propane systems. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

Responsible for installing and maintaining customer and company propane systems.

Schedules efficiently to achieve a cost-effective maintenance and repair schedule. 

Responsible for maintaining department equipment and vehicles for safe and proper operating condition. 

Conducts pressure tests to assure the integrity of the propane system prior to placing a system into service or in the event service is interrupted.

Maintains records of all regulators, including date of manufacture, and changes regulators as necessary. 

Performs leak tests on customer systems as required. 

Develops and maintains a record of company owned tanks and equipment. 

Works with Microsoft Office programs and other proprietary software to process electronic orders, scheduling, inventory and other tracking and communication responsibilities. 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS 

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. 

May be required to drive to run local errands as needed. 

Performs all other duties as assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS 

Normally requires a high school diploma or the equivalent thereof, and/or 1-2 years of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge and skills regarding propane systems. 

Achieve and maintain CETP certification and training as required. 

Achieve and maintain above ground tank installation certification. 

Demonstrated essential abilities business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development. 

Frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions.

Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. 

Ability to work hours other than those considered normal.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.