Farm Maintenance Technician
Malcom, IA
Full Time
Entry Level
Job Summary
The Farm Maintenance Technician is responsible for preventative and routine maintenance of control and electrical systems, water systems, buildings, grounds keeping, and equipment on layer facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for overall controls/electrical systems of layer facility
- Monitor computer for all house vitals (feed, light, air, water)
- Set up bird moving equipment per schedule.
- Responsible for outside insect / weed control.
- Load and unload trucks with forklift, skid loader, telehandler
- Responsible for preventative and routine maintenance of buildings and equipment
- Communicate with Farm Maintenance Supervisor on day-to-day maintenance issues.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Awareness and knowledge of surroundings in relation to climate, atmosphere and equipment
- Mechanical, electrical, metal working and plumbing knowledge
- Drive fork lifts, wheel loaders, skid loaders, tractors, trucks
- Ability to operate power tools and equipment safely
- Ability to read, understand and effectively communicate information through writing and speaking so others will understand
- Valid drivers license
- Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination
- Independent Self Starter/Team Player
- Attention to detail / organized.
- Able to trouble shoot problems.
- Mathematical skills: General Arithmetic
- Computer Skills: basic computer/I-pad skills,
- Electrical skills: wiring motors 110-volt up to 480-volt, & low voltage
- Fine motor skills and ability to lift 75 lbs.
- The ability to climb ladders at least 12ft high and the ability to climb feed bin ladders more than 20 feet.
- The ability to crawl into and out of tight spaces.
Work Environment
May work near moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, loud noises, and cold or humid weather conditions. Certain areas may be loud enough to require ear protection. The employee may be exposed to waste material, feed, and dust. All personal protective equipment will be provided and required during certain working conditions and in certain areas. Employees may work in an outside environment where temperatures vary seasonally. The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Other Expectations:
- Follow all company biosecurity and safety procedures.
- Ensure a safe and clean work environment.
- Humane Treatment of Birds always.
- Adhere to work schedules in completing and performing all assigned duties.
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