Holden Farms

Maintenance Technician

Northfield , Minnesota | Full-Time | Sep 18, 2023
Salary Type
Hourly
Industries
Agricultural
Job Function
Skilled Labor
Employment Type
Full-Time
Experience Level
1-2 Years
Required Travel
25-50%
Min. Education
H.S. Diploma/Equivalent

Job Description

 

Description: Maintenance Technician reports to the Shop Lead and is responsible to work collaboratively or independently to execute repairs and preventative maintenance, including grounds care, for all Holden Farms-owned facilities. This includes swine and turkey production facilities.

 

Hours: Generally Monday – Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm; times may vary based on business needs

 

Weekends: As needed. 

 

Essential Job Functions:

· Work collaboratively with HFI Farm Managers, Supervisors, and Coworkers to consistently deliver quality repairs, products, and services

· Follow HFI equipment warehousing and inventory control procedures

· Apply manure to cropland according to state and federal regulations

· Maintain grounds of Holden Farms-owned facilities

· Follow open work orders and complete them in a timely manner

· Understand and follow Holden Farms Biosecurity Program

 

Education/Experience:

· High School Diploma, or equivalent

· Valid Class D Driver’s license

· Welding experience (is a plus) (willing to train)

· Agriculture building repair & maintenance experience (preferred) (willing to train) 

· Tractor Driving experience (preferred)

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Self-motivated team player with a positive “can-do” attitude

· Able to follow directions and work in a team setting

· Willing to learn

· Able to use HFI equipment safely and responsibly

· Excellent prioritization and organizational skills

· Strong verbal communication skills

· Dependable

· Ability to lift 75-100 lbs

· Ability to stand, walk and be on feet for 8-10+ hours/day

Job Type: Full-time

 

Benefits:

 

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance