On-Site Farm Maintenance Technician

Iowa Select Farms Lllp; Chester (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Select Farms Lllp is seeking an on-site Maintenance Technician to service a single farm or a small set of farms, reporting to Production Operations leadership. The role covers minor maintenance and repairs of swine facilities and equipment for Iowa Select Farms.

Candidates should have general trade knowledge including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and welding, with a valid driver’s license and ability to work weekends for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience preferred, with ability to repair swine facilities and equipment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to ISF bio-security policy and report any violations to management team.
• Adhere to ISF animal wellbeing policy and report any violations to management team.
• Adhere to ISF safety policies and procedures, wear PPE for tasks, and work safely.
• Utilize the ISF Tools work ticket system to track repairs and materials.
• Demonstrate general trade knowledge including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and welding.
• Prioritize maintenance based on priority; animal welfare items are of immediate concern.
• Be available to work on weekends for emergency maintenance needs.
• Ensure preventative maintenance items are routinely completed.
• Manage on-site parts inventory as necessary.
• Repair/replace curtain systems, penning, feedline, ventilation, waterlines, roof, lighting, HVAC.
• Operate heavy machinery when required (Backhoe, Mowers, Snow blowers, etc.).
• Assist in repair of well water pumps, meters, regulators, sewer lines, etc.
• Assist in seasonal snow removal, mowing, weed spraying, and site appearance tasks.
• Keep the production location free from debris.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Welding

Bilingual English/Spanish

Driver's license

Heavy machinery operation

Job description

Iowa Select Farms Lllp is seeking an on-site Maintenance Technician to service a single farm or a small set of farms, reporting to Production Operations leadership. The role covers minor maintenance and repairs of swine facilities and equipment for Iowa Select Farms.

Candidates should have general trade knowledge including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and welding, with a valid driver’s license and ability to work weekends for emergencies.