Maintenance Technician I (Ewing, NE)

Iowa Select Farms; Ewing (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Nebraska seeks a Maintenance Technician I to ensure the integrity and functionality of farm facilities. The role requires general trade knowledge such as plumbing and welding, alongside adherence to bio-security and safety policies. Candidates should have a passion for animal welfare and the capability to work under various conditions. This full-time position entails working weekends for emergency tasks, requiring a commitment to quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and climb ladders.
• Comfort in extreme weather conditions.
• Experience with maintenance tasks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on swine facilities.
• Adhere to bio-security and safety protocols.
• Utilize work ticket systems for tracking repairs.

Skills

General trade knowledge (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, welding)

Mechanical troubleshooting

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Previous maintenance experience (preferred)

Tools

Basic computer and smartphone skills

Job description

Title: Maintenance Technician I

Reports to: Production Operations (BTW Farm Manager or Maintenance Supervisor)

Last revision date: 9/08/2025

Company Values

• We believe in doing the right thing every day, operating with character and integrity, and being stewards of our resource by committing to:
• Our Animals
• Our People
• Our Environment
• Our Community
• The core values of an organization are those values we hold which form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. We expect all leaders, managers, and employees to demonstrate, foster and promote:
• Respect: We treat people with respect regardless of personal opinions or differing backgrounds, and no one within the organization is more or less important than anyone else.
• Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for completing job responsibilities and following through on commitments, accepting responsibility for performance without blaming others.
• Good Decision‑Making: We continuously improve processes, attain results, and create efficiencies by solving problems based on factual information, analysis, wisdom, and experience.
• Flexibility: We react to changing circumstances, ambiguity, and uncertainty with confidence, openness, positive energy, and optimism.

Purpose of Position

This role is a dedicated, on‑site maintenance technician responsible for one farm (or a small set of farms) and reports to production operations leadership. The technician completes all minor maintenance and repairs of swine facilities and equipment for Iowa Select Farms.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Adhere to ISF bio‑security policy and report any violations to the management team.
• Adhere to ISF animal wellbeing policy and report any violations to the management team.
• Adhere to ISF safety policies and procedures, wear appropriate PPE for tasks, and work in a generally safe manner.
• Utilize the ISF Tools work ticket system to effectively track all repairs and materials associated with each repair.
• Demonstrate general trade knowledge, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and welding.
• Prioritize maintenance and repair items based on highest priority, with animal welfare items (feed, water, air/ventilation, containment) of immediate concern.
• Be available to work weekends for emergency maintenance needs.
• Ensure all preventive maintenance items are routinely completed for the facilities and equipment.
• Manage and maintain an on‑site parts inventory as necessary.
• Maintain the capacity to properly/effectively:
  • Repair and/or replace curtain systems
  • Fabricate, weld and repair penning area
  • Repair and/or replace feedline systems
  • Repair and/or replace ventilation systems
  • Repair and/or replace waterlines
  • Repair and/or replace building roof, siding, or ceiling material.
  • Repair and/or replace light fixtures, receptacles, and electric motors.
  • Repair and/or replace heating and cooling systems.
  • Operate heavy machinery (Backhoe, mowers, snow blowers, hydro clean machine, tractors, manure tanks, trucks and trailers) as needed.
  • Assist in the repair of well water pumps, water meters, regulators, sewer lines, etc.
  • Assist in seasonal snow removal, mowing, weed spraying, and other site appearance tasks.
  • Keep production location free from debris in and around the site(s).

Company Expectations

• Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio‑security policy and report violations or concerns to management.
• Comply with Iowa Select Farms safety policies and procedures, including continuous safety education.
• Follow Iowa Select Farms animal wellbeing policy and partner with the Production Well‑being team in a timely manner if an incident occurs.

Leadership Competencies

• Leadership and Collaboration
• Work‑ethic and Dedication
• Technical Capabilities
• Demonstrated Success
• Time Management and Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving and Initiative
• Trusted with Responsibility
• Respect
• Communication
• Accountability
• Ability to learn and teach

Work Environment

• This position is performed indoors.
• It may require tasks in extreme outside weather.
• The role involves duties in all facility environments; employees must be comfortable in all settings.
• Noise levels can be loud.
• Employees may frequently be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations.
• Potential exposure to nuisance gas and dust levels, especially in winter.
• Direct contact with animals may occur; bio‑security practices must be understood and always practiced.

Physicality Requirements

• Stand, walk, sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
• Read and write.
• Lift up to 75 pounds and climb ladders and over gates.
• Perform repetitive movements such as bending, lifting, and varied hand movements as needed.

Additional Requirements

• Work with limited or no supervision, initiating, organizing, and being self‑motivated.
• Requires mechanical troubleshooting ability across a wide variety of issues.
• Work with other employees; requires team skills and good communication.
• Basic computer and smartphone skills.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• Full‑time position, typically at least 40 hours per week.
• Additional availability may be required during staffing challenges.
• Weekend and holiday on‑call rotations required.

Education, Experience and Other Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience preferred, but not required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (fluent written and verbal) preferred.

Other Duties

This job description is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.