Maintenance Technician - Thayer, IA; Ponderosa Farms

Summary

Maintenance Technician I – Thayer, IA (Ponderosa Farms) at Iowa Select Farms. This is a full-time on-site maintenance role reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor.

This role is a dedicated, on-site maintenance technician responsible for one farm (or a small set of farms) reporting to production operations leadership. Responsible for completing any/all minor maintenance and repairs of swine facilities and equipment for Iowa Select Farms.

• Adhere to ISF bio-security policy and report any violations to management team.
• 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.
• Ensure that all preventative maintenance items are routinely completed for the facilities and equipment.
• Manage/maintain an on-site parts inventory as necessary to complete routine repairs.
• Maintain the capacity to properly/effectively repair or replace curtain systems; fabricate, weld and repair penning area; repair or replace feedline, ventilation, waterlines, building exterior and interior components; repair and/or replace lighting, electrical motors, heating and cooling systems; operate heavy machinery as needed; assist in the repair of well water pumps, meters, regulators, and sewer lines; assist in seasonal site maintenance; keep the production location free from debris.

• Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio-security policy at all times and report violations or concerns to management.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow animal wellbeing policy and partner with the Production Well-being team 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, with some tasks in extreme outside weather conditions.
• Duties may be in all facilities of Iowa Select Farms; exposure to loud noises, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations is possible.
• Direct contact with animals may occur; bio-security practices must be understood and followed.

• Stand, walk, sit; use hands to operate tools; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; read and write.
• Lift up to 75 pounds; ability to climb ladders and over gates; repetitive bending and other movements as required to complete tasks.

• Ability to work with limited or no supervision; must have initiative, organization, dependability, and be self-motivated.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills across a wide range of issues.
• Team-friendly; good communication.
• Basic computer and smartphone skills.

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

• Previous maintenance experience is preferred but not required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred (written and verbal).