Maintenance Technician ; Rockwell , IA

Maintenance Technician I (Rockwell City, IA)

Reports to:

Production Operations (BTW Farm Manager or 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 Animals
  • Our People
  • Our Environment
  • Our Community
• The core values of an organization are those values we hold which form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. We expect all leaders, managers, and employees to demonstrate, foster and promote:
  • Respect:
    We treat people with respect regardless of personal opinions or differing backgrounds, and no one within the organization is more or less important than anyone else
  • Accountability:
    We hold ourselves accountable for completing our job responsibilities and following through on our commitments. We encompass our ability to recognize our own strengths and areas for improvement as well as accept responsibility for the performance and actions of ourselves and our teams without blaming others.
  • Good Decision-Making:
    We are expected to continuously improve processes, attain results, and create efficiencies to achieve our mission while solving problems based on a combination of factual information, analysis, wisdom, and experience.
  • Flexibility:
    We must react to changing circumstances, ambiguity and uncertainty with confidence, openness, positive energy, and optimism.

• 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 and/or replace curtain systems
  • Fabricate, weld and repair penning area
  • Repair and/or replace feedline systems
  • Repair and/or replace ventilation systems
  • Repair and/or replace waterlines
  • Repair and/or replace building roof, siding, or ceiling material.
  • Repair and/or replace light fixtures, receptacles, and electric motors.
  • Repair and/or replace heating and cooling systems.
• At times, operate heavy machinery (Backhoe, Mowers, Snow blowers, Hydro Clean Machine, Tractors, Manure Tanks, Trucks and Trailers)
• Assist in the repair of well water pumps, water meters, regulators, sewer lines, etc.
• Assist in seasonal snow removal, mowing, weed spraying and other items associated with general site appearance.
• Keep the production location free from any/all debris in and/or around the site(s).

• 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…