Farm Winter Maintenance Technician

H2ajobs; Mallard (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transport assistance

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks a farm maintenance worker to inspect, repair, and operate seasonal infrastructure in Mallard, IA. You will service feed lines, water systems, and heating units to protect livestock during winter weather.

Housing is provided; meals and transportation support are available. Applicants must have at least one month of verifiable farm experience and be able to lift up to 50 lbs while working outdoors in cold conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one month of verifiable farm experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme cold and inclement winter weather.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair, and replace frozen or malfunctioning feed lines, augers, waterers, drinkers, and water plumbing.
• Thaw frozen nipple drinkers, troughs, and water lines as needed.
• Inspect and repair furnaces, heaters, and heating systems to prevent freezing.
• Insulate and wrap exposed water lines, hydrants, and pipes to prevent freeze-ups.
• Monitor barn temperatures and adjust heaters and ventilation for safe conditions.
• Clear snow and ice from fans, air inlets, and curtains to ensure ventilation works properly.
• Clear snow and ice from driveways, entrances, and loading areas for safe access.
• Apply salt, sand, or ice melt to walkways and loading areas for safety.
• Inspect backup generators and monitor propane or LP gas levels to ensure operation during outages.
• Check door seals and weather stripping to reduce drafts.

Skills

Livestock handling

Heavy lifting

Outdoor work in cold

Equipment installation

Maintenance

Tools

Farm equipment tools

Job description

H2ajobs seeks a farm maintenance worker to inspect, repair, and operate seasonal infrastructure in Mallard, IA. You will service feed lines, water systems, and heating units to protect livestock during winter weather.

Housing is provided; meals and transportation support are available. Applicants must have at least one month of verifiable farm experience and be able to lift up to 50 lbs while working outdoors in cold conditions.