Farm Service Installation Tech 1 - Fort Collins and Greeley, CO

Dairy One Cooperative; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy One Cooperative seeks a Farm Systems Installation Technician I to install and support information systems for dairy farms nationwide. You will work on networks, cameras, computers and related hardware as part of a team in a farm setting requiring physical effort and travel.

The role offers a career track with growth potential, a strong technical focus, and the ability to contribute to farm operations across diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience (e.g., repairing Windows-based computers, deploying point-to-multipoint wireless networks, or providing IT-based managed services).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Preferred: general knowledge of electricity and wiring.
• Preferred: experience in building trades, finish work, or general construction.

Responsibilities

• Install and support information systems for dairy farms across the country.
• Install and support networks, surveillance cameras, computers and computer hardware.
• Travel extensively, with a minimum of 60% of time on the road.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Willingness to travel

Education

Associates degree in Animal Science, General Agriculture, Information Systems, or a relevant field

Tools

Windows-based computers

Network installation

Wireless networks

Job description

Location: Fort Collins, CO 80528

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $70,000 - $74,000 per year

Shift: Any

Job Summary

The Farm Systems Installation Technician I is part of a team that installs and supports information systems for dairy farms across the country. This is a career track technical position with room for growth. Responsibilities include installation and support of networks, surveillance cameras, computers and computer hardware. This position requires a strong technical aptitude and experience and a desire to work in a farm setting with a team approach. The position is physically demanding and requires work in a variety of environmental conditions (heat and cold) and significant travel (minimum 60% of time) throughout the United States.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed on farms in close proximity to cows.
• Work is performed largely outdoors with regular exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• Use of ladders and aerial lifts up to 100 feet.
• Vehicle operation and some air travel required.

Mental and Visual Demands

Ability to use a computer and telephone several hours a day in an office environment.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, kneel, climb ladders, and lift up to 80 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in Animal Science, General Agriculture, Information Systems, or a relevant field and at least 1 year of relevant experience (e.g., repairing Windows-based computers, deploying point-to-multipoint wireless networks, or providing IT-based managed services). Additional relevant experience can substitute for education.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of electricity and wiring.
• Previous experience in building trades, finish work, or general construction.