Schwartz Farms, Inc.POSITION: Maintenance & Repair Technician for Sow Farm ACCOUNTABILITY: Sow Farm ManagerSTATUS: Nonexempt POSITION OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE:The purpose of the Maintenance Technician is to provide general maintenance and construction support to the sow farm facility, including but not limited to areas of plumbing, welding, carpentry, painting, electrical and machine and vehicle servicing, remodeling and assigned new construction projects. Incumbent will also support in the breeding department every third weekend. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Specifically, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for the following activities:Maintain, repair and rebuild various production mechanisms and equipment to ensure effective operation, including but not limited to loading chutes, crates, gates, ventilation system components, curtains, power washers, feed and water systemsProvide general maintenance and upkeep to prevent deterioration, including but not limited to building partitions, making wall repairs, fixing roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, concrete repairs and other parts of building structuresPerform general, preventative maintenance service and repairs on air-conditioning and heating systemsProvide general plumbing repair and installationProvide minor electrical repair and installationEnsure the proper planning and completion of new construction, minor remodeling and ad hoc projects as assignedEnsure proper & timely Company documentation & record keeping requirements are being met. Develop and maintain knowledge in the procedures and safety measures in the areas of plumbing, welding, carpentry, painting, machine servicing, electrical and/or vehicle servicingCoordinate and work with the manager on obtaining necessary parts and supplies, procuring assistance with escalated projects, etc.Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuseAdhere to all Company vehicle policiesDemonstrate, promote and adhere to all Company safety policiesBe knowledgeable and adhere to all Company bio-security protocolsAs required, respond to emergencies after business hoursDaily, weekly, and monthly filtration inspectionsMonitor and record pit levelsGeneral upkeep of filtration systemsGeneral upkeep of ventilation systemsConduct generator and alarm tests and log resultsMonitor ventilation systems on a daily basis and make any changes necessaryUnder the discretion of the manager, the maintenance technician may be required to fill in for other departments if the farm is short staffedMaintenance technician may be required to work in production on the weekendsPerform the composting of dead animalsOperate skid loader effectively The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Additional duties may be assigned as they arise. WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:Position may involve non-standard business hours in the event of emergency repairs. Incumbent may carry out several different tasks in a day, or at any number of locations, and may have to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects and work in uncomfortable, awkward or cramped positions, or on ladders. QUALIFICATIONS:Working knowledge of general mechanical skills, including general carpentry, welding, electrical, plumbing & concrete experienceStrong communication and multi-tasking skillsPrevious plumbing, painting, machine servicing, electrical and/or vehicle servicing experience preferred, or a combination thereofClean driving record
Job Posted by ApplicantPro