Maintenance II

About the role

Maintenance II position responsible for keeping facilities operating efficiently, repairing problems, and performing preventive maintenance on buildings, structures, and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic mechanical repairs including plumbing, lighting, heating, and air conditioning.
• Check, install, and repair equipment such as chain feed systems, line auger feed systems, Rotem controllers, watering systems, ventilation systems, generators, wells, and septic systems.
• Repair wooden structures and work with chicken wire.
• Replace electrical and plumbing fixtures.
• Cut Plexiglas to fit aluminum frames.
• Perform routine maintenance on buildings.
• Grease equipment and ensure proper operation, repairing as needed.
• Work with PVC waterline and fittings.
• Install Cat6 wiring.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, flooring, masonry, electrical, welding, roofing, machinery, mechanics, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow task-specific instructions, such as Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
• Must have own tools including a basic socket set, wrenches, skill saw, grinder, drill, Sawzall, volt meter, level, and tape measure.
• Must be a team player with strong verbal skills and a positive attitude.

Physical Requirements

• Walk and stand for extended periods.
• Use measuring tools and measure precisely for cutting with power and/or hand tools.
• Move safely over uneven terrain, such as rough ground and floors with shavings.
• Frequently carry/lift objects and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs., including lumber and metal building materials.
• Perform repetitive tasks requiring hand/wrist dexterity.
• Work from an aerial lift with fall restraint system at around 20 ft.
• Safely pick up materials stored at ground level.
• Apply 50 lbs. of force to push carts.
• Frequently kneel or squat.
• Perform tasks squatting at floor level or on knees.
• Conduct repetitive tasks.
• Use both fixed and portable ladders (step and/or extension ladders).
• Utilize a variety of tools, including drills, hammers, saws, metal grinders, blowtorches, and welders (mainly power tools, but some hand tools).
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as ear muffs, ear plugs, safety glasses, welding helmets, work gloves, work boots, and harnesses.
• Drive a maintenance van to and from work sites.

Work Conditions

• Exposed to airborne particles, such as dust and dander.
• Exposed to various noise levels, sometimes exceeding the 85-dBA action level set by OSHA (proper PPE hearing protection provided).
• Exposed to chemicals, such as detergents and disinfectants.
• May be exposed to very hot or cold temperatures, snow, sleet, or ice.
• Exposed to farm-related smells and foul odors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Teladoc services.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Company-observed paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on hire date.