Hands-On Farm & Fleet Maintenance Technician

FlyAway Geese; Stanfield (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Flyaway Geese / Flyaway Farm & Kennels in Stanfield, NC seeks a Farm, Fleet & Property Maintenance Technician to keep our farm, vehicles, equipment, grounds and facilities running year-round. This hands-on role requires operating a tractor in the morning, repairing fences in the afternoon, and performing routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, comfortable with outdoor work, and able to work independently while ensuring safety around dogs and

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining or repairing vehicles and/or mechanical equipment.
• Comfortable operating tractors and lawn equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on company vehicles.
• Oil and filter changes.
• Battery replacement and testing.
• Tire changes, rotations and basic tire maintenance.
• Brake inspection and basic brake repairs.
• Replace lights, wipers, belts and other serviceable components.
• Diagnose basic mechanical problems.
• Maintain vehicle service schedules and records.
• Inspect vehicles regularly and identify problems before expensive repairs.
• Coordinate outside repairs when a job requires a professional automotive shop.
• Operate and maintain tractors, zero-turn mowers and other farm equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair minor mechanical problems.
• Keep equipment clean and ready to work.
• Hook up, move and back trailers.
• Mowing and grounds maintenance.
• Fence and gate construction and repair.
• Brush clearing and chainsaw work.
• Building and property maintenance.
• Basic plumbing and electrical repairs.
• General carpentry and repairs.
• Maintain driveways, drainage and outdoor areas.
• Identify and correct maintenance problems around the property.
• Assist with basic kennel and dog care when needed.
• Help load/unload dogs, supplies and equipment.
• Assist with farm projects and improvements.
• Work safely around working Border Collies and other animals.

Skills

Tractor operation

Vehicle maintenance

Fence repair

Hand tools

Tools

Basic shop tools

Job description

Flyaway Geese / Flyaway Farm & Kennels in Stanfield, NC seeks a Farm, Fleet & Property Maintenance Technician to keep our farm, vehicles, equipment, grounds and facilities running year-round. This hands-on role requires operating a tractor in the morning, repairing fences in the afternoon, and performing routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, comfortable with outdoor work, and able to work independently while ensuring safety around dogs and