Maintenance Technician II - Storm Lake, IA

Maintenance Technician II - Storm Lake, IA Overview Purpose Of Position

• This role supports on-farm maintenance techs by assisting and training with facility and equipment repairs and managing contract crews under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Responsible for supporting and assisting with minor maintenance while executing major repairs of swine facilities and equipment for Iowa Select Farms.

• 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.
• Provide guidance and hands-on assistance with curtain systems, penning, feedlines, ventilation, waterlines, and other core barn systems.
• Train farm maintenance staff on proper repair techniques, safety practices, and preventative maintenance.
• Respond to emergency situations across multiple farms to ensure critical systems (feed, water, ventilation, power) are restored quickly.
• Coordinate and support larger repair needs such as roofing, siding, ceiling materials, electrical systems, and heating/cooling equipment.
• Assist with oversight and direction of contract crews performing major repair or installation projects.
• Provide backup and relief for on-farm maintenance teams during high-demand or urgent situations.
• Support seasonal and site needs including snow removal, mowing, weed control, and general site upkeep when required.
• Ensure all work aligns with Iowa Select Farms’ standards for animal well-being, facility safety, and operational efficiency.

• 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 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 both indoors and outdoors.
• This position may require some tasks to be performed in extreme outside weather conditions.
• This position will have duties in all facilities of Iowa Select Farms, so employees will need to be comfortable working in and being exposed to all facility environments.
• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations.
• The environment may have nuisance levels of gases and dust, particularly in the winter months.
• Direct contact with animals may occur, so company bio-security practices must be understood and always practiced.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 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…