Farm Maintenance Technician I – On-Site & On-Call

Iowa Select Farms; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Select Farms is seeking a dedicated on-site Maintenance Technician to service one farm (or a small set of farms) reporting to Production Operations leadership. The role covers minor maintenance and repairs of swine facilities and equipment at Iowa Select Farms.

The technician will follow bio-security, safety, animal wellbeing policies and utilize the work ticket system to track repairs, perform basic trades including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and welding, and manage on-site parts

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience is preferred, but not a requirement.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, with fluency in both written and verbal communication is preferred but not required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to ISF bio-security policy and report any violations to management team.
• Adhere to ISF animal wellbeing policy and report any violations to management team.
• Adhere to ISF safety policies and procedures, wear PPE, and work safely.
• Utilize the ISF Tools work ticket system to track repairs and materials.
• Demonstrate general trade knowledge across plumbing, electrical, carpentry and welding.
• Prioritize maintenance items with animal welfare as a priority.
• Be available to work on weekends for emergency maintenance needs.
• Ensure preventative maintenance items are completed for facilities and equipment.
• Manage on-site parts inventory and repair supplies.
• Repair/replacement of curtain systems, penning areas, feedlines, ventilation, waterlines, roofing, lighting, and HVAC systems.
• Operate heavy machinery when needed (backhoe, mowers, etc.).
• Assist in well pumps, meters, regulators, sewer lines, etc.
• Assist in seasonal snow removal, mowing, weed spraying and site appearance.
• Keep production locations free from debris.

Skills

General maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Welding

Job description

Iowa Select Farms is seeking a dedicated on-site Maintenance Technician to service one farm (or a small set of farms) reporting to Production Operations leadership. The role covers minor maintenance and repairs of swine facilities and equipment at Iowa Select Farms.

The technician will follow bio-security, safety, animal wellbeing policies and utilize the work ticket system to track repairs, perform basic trades including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and welding, and manage on-site parts