Maintenance & Repair Technician

Schwartz Farms Inc.; Sleepy Eye (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwartz Farms Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician – Mechanical & Grounds (Farm Mechanic) to perform general maintenance and repair across production facilities and yards.

The role emphasizes mechanical upkeep, plumbing, welding, carpentry, painting, electrical work, and servicing of farm equipment and vehicles. Ideal candidates will have hands-on skills in general maintenance, strong problem solving, and the ability to work with vendors for parts and supplies.

Qualifications

• General mechanical skills across maintenance tasks including carpentry, welding, electrical and plumbing.
• Experience with concrete work and building upkeep is a plus.
• Strong communication, multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Yard and shop maintenance, including organization and upkeep of facilities.
• Equipment maintenance and repairs, including basic mechanical work.
• Farm fleet servicing of tractors, bobcats, trucks and trailers.
• Maintain production facility systems, including plumbing, electrical and HVAC components.
• Ensure safety policies and company procedures are followed.

Skills

General mechanical skills

Carpentry

Welding

Electrical

Plumbing

Concrete

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Driver's license

Job description

POSITION

Maintenance Technician – Mechanical & Grounds (Farm Mechanic)

ACCOUNTABILITY

Maintenance & Repair Manager

STATUS

Nonexempt

Position Objectives And Purpose

The purpose of the Maintenance Technician is to provide general maintenance and construction support to all company-owned and company-managed production facilities with emphasis on general mechanical and yard maintenance. Other areas of work include but are not limited to plumbing, welding, carpentry, painting, electrical and machine and vehicle servicing.

Schwartz Farms Values

Humility

Humility: We seek to understand in order to better serve, grow and appreciate others.

• Seek to Understand. We seek out others' perspectives, actively listen, maintain an open mind, and respect different views.
• Embrace personal and professional growth. We acknowledge our limitations, and recognize our talents are gifts which come with the responsibility to develop and share with others.
• Serve Others. We serve with generous confidence. We are committed to bringing out the best in each other and prioritize shared success over individual ambition.
• Demonstrate gratitude. We express appreciation for the contributions and sacrifices of others, past and present.

Care

Care: We foster an environment of empathy, support and thoughtful actions that help others thrive.

• Build relationships. We take time to genuinely learn about the whole person, show empathy, and interact in ways that build long-term trust.
• Model respect. We aspire to be good stewards of the gifts we've been entrusted with: our families, team, animals, environment and communities.
• Communicate thoughtfully. We give and receive respectful, honest feedback to encourage development, knowing that caring for someone means sometimes having hard conversations.

Integrity

Integrity: We strive to do the right thing, for the right reason, aligning words with actions and building trust.

• Do what is right. We ensure our decisions and actions are morally-sound and reflect our values.
• Be honest. We speak the truth constructively and with compassion.
• Honor commitments. We practice what we preach and do what we say.
• Build trust. We assume good intent in others, acknowledge our mistakes, and are genuine in all our interactions.

Discipline

Discipline: We approach our work with intentionality, consistency and accountability.

• Demonstrate accountability. We follow through on our commitments.
• Practice self-discipline. We manage our time, energy and priorities with intention, organization, sound information and accountability. We lead with steadiness and objectivity.
• Create alignment. We collaborate intentionally across teams to ensure shared understanding of goals, clarity of purpose, utilization of skillsets and coordination of efforts.
• Serve courageously. We embrace work and conversations that strengthen our character and credibility. We demonstrate grit and resilience in difficult situations.

Excellence

Excellence: We deliver results by relentlessly pursuing the best versions of ourselves, our work, our teams, our company and our communities.

• Drive performance. We build our legacy on maintaining high standards, continuous improvement, honoring past achievements and embracing new ideas.
• Develop talent. We challenge ourselves and others to develop capabilities, reach full potential and celebrate successes.
• Deliver results. We strive to exceed expectations, demonstrating initiative, creative problem-solving and ownership of outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Yard maintenance, including mowing, weed control and snow removal of various properties
• Shop maintenance, including maintaining and organizing shop
• Equipment maintenance, including welding and mechanical repairs
• Farm fleet servicing, including tractors, bobcats, semis, trucks, trailers, lawn mowers, four wheelers, generators, etc.
• Farm Inventory maintenance, such as filters, oil, repair parts, etc.
• Field operations, including working with custom farming operators, as directed
• Maintain, repair and rebuild various production mechanisms and equipment to ensure effective operation, including but not limited to loading chutes, crates, gates, ventilation system components, curtains, power washers, feed and water systems
• Provide general maintenance and upkeep on company-owned buildings to prevent deterioration, including but not limited to building partitions, walls, roofs & roof systems, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, concrete repairs and other parts of building structures
• Perform general, preventative maintenance service and repairs on air-conditioning and heating systems
• Provide general plumbing repair and installation
• Provide minor electrical repair and installation
• Ensure the proper planning and completion of new construction, minor remodeling and ad hoc projects as assigned
• Ensure proper & timely Company documentation & record keeping requirements are being met.
• Develop and maintain knowledge in the procedures and safety measures in the areas of plumbing, welding, carpentry, painting, machine servicing, electrical and/or vehicle servicing
• Coordinate and work with vendors on obtaining necessary parts and supplies, procuring assistance with escalated projects, etc.
• Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse
• Adhere to all company vehicle policies, and follow all local, state and federal regulations associated with operating a motor vehicle
• Demonstrate, promote and adhere to all Company safety policies
• Be knowledgeable and adhere to all Company bio-security protocols
• As required, respond to emergencies after normal business hours; incumbent will maintain a disposition permitting him/her adhere to the above when on call and waiting to be engaged

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.

Additional Responsibilities

Additional duties may be assigned as they arise.

Working Conditions And Environment

Position may involve non-standard business hours in the event of emergency repairs. Incumbent may carry out several different tasks in a day, or at any number of locations, and may have to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects and work in uncomfortable, awkward or cramped positions, or on ladders. As a result of distance traveled, may involve overnight stay.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of general mechanical skills, including general carpentry, welding, electrical, plumbing & concrete experience
• Strong communication, multi-tasking, problem solving and forward thinking skills
• Previous plumbing, painting, machine servicing, electrical and/or vehicle servicing experience preferred, or a combination thereof
• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle

Salary: $25 - $33 per hour