Maintenance Technician I (Rowan, IA)

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Adhere to ISF bio-security policy and report any violations to management team.
• Adhere to ISF animal wellbeing policy and report any violations to management team.
• Adhere to ISF safety policies and procedures, wear appropriate safety equipment (PPE) for appropriate tasks, and work in a generally safe manner.
• Utilize the ISF Tools work ticket system to effectively track all repairs and materials associated with each repair.
• Demonstrate general trade knowledge, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and welding.
• Prioritize maintenance and repair items based upon highest priority.
• Animal welfare items, including feed, water, air/ventilation, and animal containment are of immediate concern.
• Be available to work on weekends for emergency maintenance needs.
• Ensure that all preventative maintenance items are routinely completed for the facilities and equipment.
• Manage/maintain an on-site parts inventory as necessary to complete routine repairs.
• Maintain the capacity to properly/effectively:
• Repair and/or replace curtain systems
• Fabricate, weld and repair penning area
• Repair and/or replace feedline systems
• Repair and/or replace ventilation systems
• Repair and/or replace waterlines
• Repair and/or replace building roof, siding, or ceiling material.
• Repair and/or replace light fixtures, receptacles, and electric motors.
• Repair and/or replace heating and cooling systems.

Company Expectations

• Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio-security policy at all times which includes reporting any violations or concerns to management team
• Compliance with Iowa Select Farms safety policies and procedures which includes continuous education to maintain a safe work environment
• Follow Iowa Select Farms animal wellbeing policy at all times and partner with the Production Well-being team in a timely manner if an incident occurs

Leadership Competencies

• Work-ethic and Dedication
• Technical Capabilities
• Problem Solving and Initiative
• Time management and Organizational Skills
• Responsible
• Communication
• Accountability

Physicality Requirements

• Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds along with climbing up ladders and over gates.
• The employee must be able to continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting and different hand movements as needed to complete tasks.