Farm Maintenance Technician I — On-Site & Hands-On

Iowa Select Farms; Riceville (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Select Farms is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for on-site work at one of our Iowa farms. You will perform routine maintenance and repairs on swine facilities and equipment, prioritizing animal welfare and safety.

The role requires basic mechanical skills across plumbing, electrical, carpentry and welding, plus flexibility to work weekends for emergencies. Some positions may include operating heavy machinery as needed.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred and beneficial for communication with team and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to bio-security, animal wellbeing and safety policies.
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs on swine facilities and equipment.
• Track repairs using the ISF Tools work ticket system.
• Prioritize maintenance items with animal welfare as a priority.
• May operate heavy machinery and assist with seasonal site tasks.
• Maintain on-site parts inventory and ensure preventive maintenance is completed.

Skills

General maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Welding

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Iowa Select Farms is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for on-site work at one of our Iowa farms. You will perform routine maintenance and repairs on swine facilities and equipment, prioritizing animal welfare and safety.

The role requires basic mechanical skills across plumbing, electrical, carpentry and welding, plus flexibility to work weekends for emergencies. Some positions may include operating heavy machinery as needed.