Maintenance III

Job Description Summary

We are hiring highly experienced maintenance III team members. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the maintenance function to ensure safe working conditions and to meet or exceed regulatory compliance. Partners with the management team to create and maintain a safe work environment.

Must have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, preferably in an agriculture-based setting, although not required.

The Maintenance team is responsible for keeping facilities operating efficiently, repairing any problems when they are found, and performing preventive maintenance on buildings, structures and grounds. Maintenance will usually be required to perform a wide range of repair tasks around a facility, including advanced mechanical repairs at our buildings such as plumbing, lighting, heating, air conditioning, and farm equipment maintenance.

• Check, install, and repair equipment including chain feed systems, line auger feed systems, Rotem controllers, watering systems, ventilation systems, generators, wells, and septic systems.
• Repair wooden structures, work with chicken wire, replace electrical and plumbing fixtures, cut Plexiglas to fit aluminum frames, conduct routine maintenance on buildings, grease equipment, and ensure equipment operates properly.
• Work with PVC waterlines and fittings, install Cat6 wiring and security cameras, install PVC electrical conduit, pull electrical wires through conduit, clean floor drains, deliver parts to different locations, pick up supplies from vendors, attend morning meetings, engage in safety videos and training, sweep work areas, empty trash cans, perform safety checks of emergency lighting, GFI outlets, and fire extinguishers.
• Put inventory away and organize stockroom.

Expect the employee to work with other maintenance team members until competent and learn how our proprietary equipment works and how to repair it. Other duties may be assigned, including those not listed on this job description.

• Proficient knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, flooring, masonry, electrical, welding, roofing, machinery, mechanics, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• A strong understanding of lawn mowers, tractors, backhoes, skid steers, and loaders.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow task-specific instructions, such as lock‑out/tag‑out procedures.
• Must have own tools including a basic set of sockets, wrenches, a skill saw, grinder, drill, Sawzall, volt meter, level, and tape measure.
• Strong verbal communication skills and a positive attitude.

• Walk or stand for extended periods of time.
• Use measuring tools and precisely measure for cutting with power and/or hand tools.
• Move safely over uneven terrain, such as rough ground and floors with shavings.
• Frequently carry or lift objects and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs., including lumber and metal building materials.
• Perform repetitive tasks requiring hand and wrist dexterity.
• Work from an aerial lift with fall restraint system at about 20 ft.
• Pick up materials stored at ground level and apply 50 lbs. of force to push carts.
• Frequently kneel or squat and perform tasks squatting at floor level or on knees.
• Use both fixed and portable ladders (step or extension ladders).
• Utilize drills, hammers, saws, metal grinders, blow torches, and welders.
• Wear required personal protective equipment for identified tasks (ear muffs, ear plugs, safety glasses, welding helmets, work gloves, work boots, harness, etc.).
• Drive maintenance van to and from work sites.

• Exposure to airborne particles such as dust and dander.
• Exposure to noise levels that may exceed 85 dBA, with hearing protection provided.
• Exposure to chemicals such as detergents and disinfectants.
• Exposure to very hot and very cold temperatures (snow, sleet, ice).
• Exposure to farm-related smells and foul odors.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Company-observed paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on hire date.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.