Agricultural Maintenance Technician

Location:

4842 West Lake Rd Canandaigua, NY 14424

Availability Requirement for this role:

Morning, afternoon (includes weekends).

Age Requirement:

Must be 21 years or older

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$24.60 - $26.10 / hour

Why Work Here

Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of.

Job Description:

Note: This is a year-round position

In this role, you'll execute repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure the facility, equipment, and property run smoothly and safely.

Wegmans Organic Farm & Orchard, set in Canandaigua, NY, is a place where you can be a part of an innovative team of employees who are passionate about sustainability and agriculture. Following our customer's desire for fresh produce that is both organic and sustainably grown, we operate to develop and share best practices with our customers and regional partner-growers. We continually work to grow the best-tasting varieties and extend the Northeastern growing seasons, making local farms more economically sustainable.

What You'll Do

• Respond to urgent maintenance and facility issues, coordinating with internal and external partners
• Inspect buildings, equipment, and property to ensure safe, reliable operations
• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on farm equipment, vehicles, irrigation systems, and small engines
• Fabricate, weld, and modify equipment and infrastructure as needed
• Maintain and repair farm structures, including buildings, hoop houses, fences, and gates
• Manage parts inventory, including ordering and routine replacement
• Support preventative maintenance planning to reduce downtime and costs
• Provide recommendations and help prioritize maintenance work
• Safely operate tools, equipment, and vehicles in compliance with safety and food standards
• Support year-round Organic Farm and Orchard projects, including off-season tasks

Requirements

• 2 or more years of experience in maintenance, mechanical work or skilled trades
• Experience operating and repairing agricultural equipment
• Experience with automotive and small engine repairs
• Organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a mechanical field with knowledge of multiple trades
• Building repairs
• Welding experience
• Working knowledge of EAM
• Computer skills