Location Support Associate

PrairieLand Partners, LLC; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PrairieLand Partners, LLC, in partnership with AgriVision Equipment Group, seeks a Location Support Associate to assist the Sales Department, maintain the store grounds, and support daily location operations. Reports to the Store Manager; position is non-exempt.

Responsibilities include grounds maintenance, delivering equipment, forklift operation, light building upkeep, and adherence to safety policies. A high school diploma and driver’s license are required, with background checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Prior grounds or maintenance experience is preferred.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required.
• Able to pass driving history and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Performs grounds maintenance such as mowing and trimming lawns.
• Assists in moving equipment within the dealership.
• Delivers customer equipment as needed.
• Operates a forklift to transport parts, equipment and supplies.
• Assists with routine building maintenance and wash bay needs.
• Manages the location’s DIT process and follows safety policies.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Forklift operation

Equipment delivery

Customer service

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are

AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners (AVE-PLP, LLC) is a joint venture between two of the top John Deere Dealerships in the United States. By joining forces, we continue to lead the charge in technology, innovation, and best-in-class service and support for our respective customers. Our purpose is to lead agriculture in rural America.

Who We Are

AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners (AVE-PLP, LLC) is a joint venture between two of the top John Deere Dealerships in the United States. By joining forces, we continue to lead the charge in technology, innovation, and best-in-class service and support for our respective customers. Our purpose is to lead agriculture in rural America.

We credit our success to our knowledgeable, competitive, hardworking, and passionate employees that strive for excellence in everything they do. We live out our Guiding Principles of Integrity, Servant Leadership, Courageous Innovation, and Performance.

With over 100 years of experience in the agricultural industry we have a rich heritage, growth mindset, and entrepreneurial spirit. Today, we have a strong presence in numerous locations with our support spanning through western Iowa, eastern Nebraska, central and eastern Kansas, and northwest Missouri.

We are seeking driven, highly motivated, collaborative, and intellectually curious professionals who want to be part of cultivating the highest impact culture in the agriculture equipment industry. Previous experience and knowledge of large ag equipment or commercial/turf equipment is welcomed but not required. We can train with the right individual who is willing to work hard and make customers their #1 priority.

Look Forward. Adapt Often. Lead Always.

General Purpose

The Location Support Associate is responsible for supporting the Sales Department, the maintenance of the store grounds, and the general maintenance of the store location. The Location Support Associate Reports to the Store Manager and is non-exempt.

Essential Functions

• Performs grounds maintenance such as mowing and trimming lawns.
• Assists in moving equipment within the dealership.
• Delivers customer equipment as needed.
• Operates a forklift on occasion to transport parts, equipment, and supplies for the dealership.
• Assists with routine building maintenance.
• Support location’s wash bay needs as necessary.
• Manage the location’s DIT process.
• Performs all duties according to safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of AVE-PLP.

Supervisory Duties

• None.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to consistently promote, support, work, and act in a manner in support of AVE-PLP’s DNA.
• Basic knowledge of equipment safety procedures.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, and peers in person, on the phone, and in writing.
• Ability to perform multiple duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) equivalent is required.

Experience

• Previous maintenance experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Passing a driving record (MVR), criminal history background checks, employment verification, and drug screen will be required prior to the start of employment.
• Forklift license preferred or ability to obtain one.

Working Environment

• Occasional outdoor work in extreme weather conditions (hot/cold); walking on uneven terrain; occasional exposure to insects.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required including cold weather gear, eye protection, gloves, and provided uniform.
• A clean and safety-conscientious working environment is required.
• Work may involve long hours and overtime during holidays, weekends, and evenings.
• May be required to rotate on-call responsibilities.

Physical Activities

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, walk on unpaved terrain, talk, reach with arms and hands, have good manual dexterity, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, handle or feel, hear alarms/telephones/normal speaking voice.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• May involve climbing ladders, stairs, steps, and traversing catwalk grating, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, and kneeling on a frequent basis and working in confined space and manual dexterity required to complete work tasks through safe and proper operation of power and hand tools, and motor vehicles.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Moving, positioning, and carrying loads of up to 5 pounds upstairs and loading on four-foot-high surfaces frequently.
• Moderate physical work involving lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally.

AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners (AVE-PLP, LLC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person in any condition of employment based on race, color, creed, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status.