On-Site Farm Maintenance Technician I

Iowa Select Farms; Diagonal (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Select Farms is seeking a dedicated on-site Maintenance Technician to care for a farm or small group of farms. You will perform minor maintenance and repairs of swine facilities and equipment, while upholding bio-security, animal wellbeing, and safety policies.

The role requires readiness to work weekends for emergency maintenance, manage a parts inventory, and complete preventative maintenance across buildings, roofs, and systems. Strong basic trade skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Adhere to ISF bio-security and animal wellbeing policies.
• Use ISF Tools work ticket system to track repairs.
• Demonstrate basic trades knowledge (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, welding).
• Prioritize maintenance with animal welfare as a priority.
• Weekend on-call for emergencies.
• Complete preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor maintenance and repairs on swine facilities and equipment.
• Maintain on-site parts inventory.
• Repair/replace curtain systems, penning, feedline, ventilation, waterlines, roofs, lighting, and HVAC as needed.
• Operate heavy machinery on occasion (Backhoe, Mowers, Snow blowers, Tractors, etc.).
• Assist in well water pump and sewer line repairs; seasonal site appearance tasks.
• Keep production locations free of debris and maintain site appearance.

Skills

General maintenance knowledge

Safety awareness

Reading and writing

Trade problem solving

Tools

Backhoe operation

Mowers

Snow blowers

Tractors

Ventilation systems

Job description

Iowa Select Farms is seeking a dedicated on-site Maintenance Technician to care for a farm or small group of farms. You will perform minor maintenance and repairs of swine facilities and equipment, while upholding bio-security, animal wellbeing, and safety policies.

The role requires readiness to work weekends for emergency maintenance, manage a parts inventory, and complete preventative maintenance across buildings, roofs, and systems. Strong basic trade skills are essential.