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Assistant Farm Maintenance Technician
Job in
Wauconda, Lake County, Illinois, 60084, USA
Listed on 2025-12-31
Listing for:
Golden Oaks Farm
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-31
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, General Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Base pay range: $25.11/hr - $27.24/hr
Location:
Wauconda, IL (just 50 miles outside of Chicago)
Golden Oaks Farm is a family‑owned dairy and genetics operation founded in 1948. We pride ourselves on quality Holsteins and sustainable practices in a suburban setting.
Responsibilities- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, machinery, and facilities
- Respond to after‑hours breakdowns and participate in on‑call rotation
- Assist with oil changes, lubrication, and related equipment servicing
- Operate equipment and machinery as assigned
- Perform welding and fabrication for repairs and new projects
- Power wash and clean farm equipment regularly
- Maintain and repair farm structures and assigned maintenance areas
- Track and order parts; maintain clean and organized work areas
- Follow all farm safety protocols and assist in training others when needed
- Support the Lead Technician in troubleshooting equipment issues
- Complete maintenance tasks according to established priorities set by the Lead Technician
- Serve as a backup equipment operator
- Assist with forage hauling and storage operations
- Assist with farm operations during peak workload periods
- Support maintenance and farm team with special projects as assigned
- Unload trailers and truck deliveries
- High school diploma or GED required; trade school certification preferred or equivalent hands‑on mechanical experience considered
- Valid driver’s license
- 1–2 years of mechanical experience
- Welding and fabrication experience preferred
- Strong mechanical aptitude for servicing and repairing equipment
- Ability to follow directions, multitask, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Ability to perform welding, fabrication, and preventive maintenance tasks
- Knowledge of basic safety procedures and farm equipment operation
- Good problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
- Physical stamina for lifting, bending, climbing, and working under equipment
- Basic computer skills for maintenance records and reporting
- Must be able to pass pre‑employment physical
Not applicable
Employment typeFull‑time
Job function- Other
- Farming
- Ranching
- Forestry
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