Maintenance Technician - Keosauqua, IA

Title

Maintenance Technician I

Production Operations (Breed-to-Wean Farm Manager)

9/08/2025

• We believe in doing the right thing every day, operating with character and integrity, and being stewards of our resources by committing to:
  Our Animals, Our People, Our Environment, Our Community.
• The core values of the organization include Respect, Accountability, Good Decision‑Making, and Flexibility.

This role is a dedicated, on‑site maintenance technician responsible for a single farm or a small set of farms, reporting to production operations leadership.

• Adhere to ISF bio‑security policy and report any violations to the management team.
• Adhere to ISF animal wellbeing policy and report any violations to the 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 track all repairs and associated materials.
• Demonstrate general trade knowledge, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and welding.
• Prioritize maintenance and repair items based upon highest priority—animal welfare items such as 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 facilities and equipment.
• Manage and maintain an on‑site parts inventory as necessary.
• Maintain the capacity to properly and 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
  • Operate heavy machinery when required (Backhoe, Mowers, Snow blowers, Hydro Clean Machine, Tractors, Manure Tanks, Trucks and Trailers)
  • Assist in the repair of well water pumps, water meters, regulators, sewer lines, etc.
  • Assist in seasonal snow removal, mowing, weed spraying, and other general site appearance tasks.
  • Keep the production location free from any debris in or around the site(s).

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

• Leadership and Collaboration
• Work‑ethic and Dedication
• Technical Capabilities
• Demonstrated Success
• Time Management and Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving and Initiative
• Trusted with Responsibility
• Respect
• Communication
• Accountability
• Ability to Learn and Teach

• This position is performed indoors.
• May require tasks performed in extreme outside weather conditions.
• Will have duties in all facilities of Iowa Select Farms; employees must be comfortable working across all facility environments.
• Noise levels in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations.
• Potential exposure to nuisance levels of gases and dust, especially in winter months.
• Direct contact with animals may occur; bio‑security practices must be understood and practiced.

• Required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to touch, 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, including climbing ladders and over gates.
• Must continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting, and hand movements as needed.

• Must be able to work with limited or no supervision, demonstrating initiative, organization, dependability, and self‑motivation.
• Must…