Maintenance Manager

About the role

CNY Feeds, a family-owned feed mill located in Jordan, NY is seeking a highly self-motivated individual to fill the full-time position of Maintenance Manager. We have been in business for 30+ years, primarily serving regional dairy farms, and have a fantastic team of hard-working and committed individuals in Jordan, NY – about 10 miles west of Syracuse.

Responsibilities

• Manages, prioritizes, and organizes work for existing maintenance staff (2 persons).
• Follows and performs regular and preventative maintenance schedules on all feed equipment.
• Maintains appropriate checklists; monitors work for legal and/or regulatory compliance.
• Evaluates and assesses maintenance issues and equipment breakdowns determining appropriate measures to repair or replace.
• Understand and maintain feed mill equipment.
• Welding and fabrication; carpentry, hydraulic, plumbing, and electrical.
• Maintains inventory of maintenance equipment and supplies for normal operations and emergencies.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements; understands OSHA, Safety and HAZMAT regulations, comply with all Federal, state, and local laws.
• Performs other related duties in and around the mill as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the General Manager.

Requirements

• Ability to read, comprehend and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to vendors, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form applying common sense understanding.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and related software.
• Ability to perform job duties, self-manage time and problem solve independently.
• Ability to rebuild rolls, reducers, gearboxes, and other mill equipment.
• Previous experience in agriculture preferred.
• Good physical condition: can regularly stand; walk; climb; use hands; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; able to regularly life and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to frequently climb, or balance; occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Exposure to working near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions; vibration; and high levels of dust. (Appropriate PPE provided by employer)
• Exposure to work in high, places and noise level in the work environment is usually loud. (Appropriate PPE provided by employer)
• Two to four years trade school or college with related coursework; and/or 7 yrs related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay

Pay is competitive and will vary based on skill level and experience. Salary range: $110K–$140K base salary, with 2X yearly performance bonus (5‑15% of annual earnings).

Benefits

• Pay commensurate to experience & ability ($110K-$140K base salary)
• 2X yearly performance bonus (5-15% annual earnings equivalent)
• Paid week of personal & week of sick leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks)
• Paid holidays (x6)
• Paid individual health insurance (best available plan on market); employee options available for spouse, children, or family
• 401k w/ 5% employer match
• Employee options for dental, vision and life insurance; employer paid short and long term disability insurance