Farm Equipment & Grounds Maintenance Technician

Forsman Farms, Inc.; Cokato (MN); Presencial; USD 30 000 - 39 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Forsman Farms, Inc. Outside Maintenance Technician role focuses on keeping exterior farm facilities in top condition and supporting safe, efficient operation of equipment and site infrastructure.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair machinery, handle groundskeeping and pest control, and ensure biosecurity and safety standards are followed. You will operate tractors and other heavy equipment in varied weather conditions.

Qualificações

• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Follow established safety procedures and requirements.
• Experience operating tractors, skid steers, forklifts, and other heavy equipment preferred.
• Previous maintenance, agricultural, industrial, or equipment repair experience preferred.
• Comfortable working around livestock, machinery, dust, noise, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, humid, and outdoor environments.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsabilidades

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on farm equipment and facility systems.
• Operate equipment including tractors, skid steers, payloaders, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery.
• Maintain and repair conveyors, motors, augers, feed bins, belts, chains, sensors, generators, and related equipment.
• Complete grounds maintenance activities including snow removal, feed spill cleanup, weed control, and general site upkeep.
• Remove garbage, manure, and mortalities as assigned.
• Support pest control activities by maintaining bait stations and monitoring for rodent, fly, and animal activity.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate maintenance and supply needs.
• Complete maintenance records and preventive maintenance checklists.
• Follow all safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), biosecurity, and PPE requirements.
• Identify, report, and address conditions that may impact safety, animal welfare, biosecurity, or production.
• Assist with training team members and supporting daily operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment operation

Livestock exposure

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Forsman Farms, Inc. Outside Maintenance Technician role focuses on keeping exterior farm facilities in top condition and supporting safe, efficient operation of equipment and site infrastructure.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair machinery, handle groundskeeping and pest control, and ensure biosecurity and safety standards are followed. You will operate tractors and other heavy equipment in varied weather conditions.