Maintenance Technician II - Osceola

Overview

Maintenance Technician II - Iowa Select Farms

Reports to:

Maintenance Supervisor

Last revision date: 9/08/2025

• We believe in doing the right thing every day, operating with character and integrity, and being stewards of our resource by committing to our
• Our Animals
• Our People
• Our Environment
• Our Community
• Respect:
  We treat people with respect regardless of beliefs or backgrounds; no one is more or less important than anyone else.
• Accountability:
  We hold ourselves accountable for completing our job responsibilities and following through on commitments.
• Good Decision-Making:
  We solve problems with a balance of facts, analysis, wisdom, and experience to improve processes and achieve results.
• Flexibility:
  We adapt to changing circumstances with confidence, openness, and optimism.

• This role supports on-farm maintenance techs by assisting and training with facility and equipment repairs and by 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.
• Adhere to ISF safety policies and procedures; wear PPE and work safely.
• Use the ISF Tools work ticket system to track repairs and materials.
• Demonstrate general trade knowledge (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, welding).
• Prioritize maintenance and repair items, with immediate focus on animal welfare items (feed, water, air/ventilation, containment).
• 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 repair techniques, safety, and preventative maintenance.
• Respond to emergencies across multiple farms to restore critical systems (feed, water, ventilation, power) quickly.
• Coordinate and support larger repair needs (roofing, siding, ceiling materials, electrical, HVAC).
• Oversee and direct contract crews performing major repair or installation projects.
• Provide backup for on-farm maintenance teams during high-demand periods.
• Support seasonal needs including snow removal, mowing, weed control, and site upkeep as required.
• Ensure all work aligns with Iowa Select Farms’ standards for animal well-being, facility safety, and operational efficiency.

• Adhere to ISF bio-security policy and report any concerns to management.
• Comply with ISF safety policies and procedures, including ongoing safety education.
• Follow ISF animal wellbeing policy and coordinate with the Production Well-being team if incidents occur.

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

• Position is performed both indoors and outdoors.
• Some tasks may be performed in extreme weather conditions.
• Work across multiple facilities; comfortable in various facility environments.
• Noise can be loud; exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving parts, and vibrations.
• Potential exposure to gases and dust, especially in winter months.
• Direct contact with animals; bio-security practices must be understood and followed.

• Stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.
• Reading and writing ability.
• Lift up to 75 pounds; climb ladders and gates as needed.
• Continuous movement as required to perform tasks.

• Ability to work with limited supervision; demonstrate initiative, organization, dependability, and self-motivation.
• Mechanically minded; ability to troubleshoot a wide range of mechanical issues.
• Team-oriented with good communication skills.
• Basic computer and smartphone skills.

• Full-time, typically at least 40 hours per week.
• Additional availability may be needed during staffing challenges.
• Weekend and holiday on-call rotations required.

• Previous maintenance experience is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

• This job description is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned or changed at any time.