Maintenance Technician - Holton Farm

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on farm equipment and support systems to minimize downtime
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues and perform minor electrical troubleshooting and repairs
• Work closely with farm staff and outside vendors to service, maintain, and repair equipment
• Auxiliary in identifying replacement parts and maintaining appropriate inventory levels
• Inspect equipment and monitor performance before and during operation to ensure quality and reliability
• Apply working knowledge of motors, pumps, rotating equipment, VFDs, AC/DC circuits, plumbing, piping, carpentry, and related maintenance skills to resolve equipment issues
• Develop new skills and assist in cross-training team members
• Maintain a safety-first approach; follow company policies & applicable local, state, and federal regulations
• Promote a clean, organized, and safe work environment through good housekeeping practices
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment operation

Requirements

• Educational: High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred (not required)
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of maintenance technician experience or a related field; ability to safely operate heavy equipment, including tractors and other farm machinery; experience with plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems preferred (not required)
• Physical Requirements: Lift and move up to 40 pounds and up to 50 pounds occasionally; stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crawl, and climb for up to 8 hours per shift; work safely in hot, cold, wet, and dusty environments with temperatures ranging from approximately 35°F to 100°F; safely work around mechanical equipment, electrical systems, and both low- and high-voltage equipment