Energy Service Technician - AgVantage FS - Franklin & Hardin Counties

GROWMARK; Hampton (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated technician to install and maintain liquid gas systems. This role involves ensuring the integrity of systems through pressure tests, maintaining records, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and some experience with propane systems, along with essential skills in communication and customer focus. Join a team that values safety and compliance while providing essential services to the community. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience with propane systems is preferred.
• Must achieve above ground tank installation certification.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain customer and company liquid gas systems.
• Conduct pressure tests and maintain records of all regulators.
• Work with Microsoft Office and proprietary software for tracking.

Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Customer Focus

Decision Making

Skill Development

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proprietary Software

Job description

AgVantage FS is headquartered in Waverly, Iowa with branches in Northern and Eastern Iowa. AgVantage FS has about 400 employees (including seasonal workers) and approximately 23,000 customers. The cooperative does business in agronomy, energy, precision agronomy, and agri-finance. AgVantage 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 liquid gas systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Responsible for installing and maintaining customer and company liquid gas systems.
2. Schedules efficiently to achieve a cost-effective maintenance and repair schedule.
3. Responsible for maintaining department equipment and vehicles for safe and proper operating condition.
4. Conducts pressure tests to assure the integrity of the liquid gas system prior to placing a system into service or in the event service is interrupted.
5. Maintains records of all regulators, including date of manufacture, and changes regulators as necessary.
6. Performs leak tests on customer systems as required.
7. Develops and maintains a record of company owned tanks and equipment.
8. Works with Microsoft Office programs and other proprietary software to process electronic orders, scheduling, inventory and other tracking and communication responsibilities.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Work in other areas of the business, including Agronomy teams in the warehouse, as needed.
2. Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
3. May be required to drive to run local errands as needed.
4. Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

1. 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.
2. Achieve and maintain above ground tank installation certification.
3. Demonstrated essential abilities in business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
4. Frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions.
5. Working conditions may occasionally be required at varying heights and include dust, fumes, chemicals, and electrical hazards with appropriate safety measures.
6. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
7. Ability to work hours other than those considered normal.
8. 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.