Farm Maintenance Tech

Job Summary
The Farm Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining duck houses at multiple locations, as well as installing, maintaining, and repairing farm equipment and live haul trailers.

Essential Job Functions
The essential duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Maintain and work with equipment such as: ventilation controls, gas fired heaters, feed augers, fans, light and light manure handling equipment. 

· Diagnose and resolve issues with automatic electric control panels to ensure efficient and productive operation of farm barns.

· Conduct maintenance and ensure the proper operation of multiple automatic feeding auger supply systems to guarantee consistent and reliable performance in farm barns.

· Perform maintenance on duck houses, including plumbing and electrical systems, and conduct preventive maintenance to ensure optimal operation and longevity of facilities.

· Diagnose and resolve issues with automatic electric control panels to ensure efficient and productive operation of farm barns.

· Carry out maintenance and ensure the proper functioning of water supply systems in farm barns to guarantee continuous and efficient water distribution for livestock and farm operations.

· Perform maintenance tasks on live haul trailers, including sanitizing systems and general upkeep, to ensure the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the equipment for transporting livestock.

· Safely operate machinery and work with live production areas to ensure equipment remains in service.

· Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.

· Fabricate and work from layouts, ensuring precise construction and repair

· Listens for unusual sounds from equipment to detect malfunction and collaborates with the maintenance team to diagnose problems.

· Dismantles defective equipment and installs new or repaired parts.

· Lays out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, and repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.

· Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment.

· Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools.

· Ensure all paperwork is filled out in clean, legible, and accurate format, completed with required information.

· Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

· Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal codes and regulations.

· Report any potential Food Safety issues to management immediately.

· Report any damages to company vehicles, equipment, and buildings via maintenance work order software program through lead or manager.

· Report any animal welfare related issues to management immediately.

· Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

· Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Minimum Required Qualifications

The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Two (2) years operations or farm maintenance experience, required.

· One (1) year experience with plumbing, mechanical, and electrical, required.

· One (1) year Stig, and Mig welding experience, required.

· Valid Driver’s License with clean record, required.

· Knowledge of animal welfare and GMP practices is preferred.

· Excellent written and communication skills.

· Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize workload.

· Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to independently make decisions with minimum supervision.

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

· Basic personal computer skills: knowledge of Maintenance CMMS systems and Outlook.

· Strong teamwork skills with willingness to assist others.

· Ability to use tools to fix or fabricate parts.

· Ability to satisfy all assigned work schedules, including weekends, and comply with all time and attendance policies.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong teamwork skills with a willingness to assist others.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize workload, with a strong attention to detail.

· Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to independently make decisions and self-motivated.

· Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

· Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures.

Physical Demands
The physical requirements/environmental factors for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

· Must be able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach and service machinery.

· Must be able to visually inspect machines.

· Must be able use both hands for simple/firm grasping.

· The ability to safety ascends/descend stairs constantly.

· Must be able to move 50 pounds alone and over 80 pounds with assistance occasionally.

· Wide range of working conditions including office and farms.

· Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles (including duck fluff), hazardous chemicals, and ammonia.

· Outside conditions that include inclement weather, cold, heat, and humidity.

· Noise level may be loud at times.

DISCLAIMER

· This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

· All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

· I have read this job description (or had it read to me) and I fully understand all of my job duties and responsibilities as set forth herein. I am able to perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that my job duties and responsibilities may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department and if so, I will be required to perform such additional duties and responsibilities. If I have any questions about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the HR staff.