Maintenance Technician II

Job Description

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician II is the maintenance position for those who are familiar with Kreher facilities, machinery and equipment, and who have strong enough maintenance experience to conduct their work with limited supervision. They are responsible for maintaining and repairing facilities and equipment according to instructions and pre-established guidelines, while ensuring safety, efficiency, and productivity within the individual departments. The Maintenance Technician II may also train Maintenance Technician I employees.

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES

Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Strategic and tactical work for which this position is accountable:

It is the responsibility of the Maintenance Technician II to work in a limited supervised manner, to:

• Complete maintenance tasks assigned by the manager, or through the Maintenance Activity App.
• Use experience and judgement to respond to maintenance requests for equipment repairs ensuring maintenance is provided with a sense of urgency throughout the farm.
• Visually inspect equipment to avoid problems that may cause future injury to equipment operators.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on equipment that is being repaired, and communicate work completed to manager.
• Accurately complete required documentation.
• Maintain shop area and equipment used for repairs.
• Look for opportunities to eliminate re-work, waste, etc., and inform manager of potential hazards.
• Ensure personal and departmental job tasks and work orders are prioritized and completed efficiently and within the required time.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to avoid accidents.
• Assist Maintenance Manager or Director as requested.
• Maintain two-way communication with manager and team members.
• Train less experienced Maintenance Technicians as requested; share knowledge with other Maintenance Technicians to help troubleshoot problems.
• Continuously develop knowledge and skills of best practices for equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Train within department, cross train in different areas, etc. as needed.
• Look for opportunities to improve safety, prevent accidents, and help make Kreher Family Farms a safe place to work.
• Reflect a dedicated and reliable commitment to serving the customer, including on call 24/7 via phone.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Capabilities and traits essential to perform satisfactorily

• General knowledge of operational principles of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic devices as well as basic carpentry.
• General skills to repair or assist in repairing equipment and facilities on the farm.
• Welding skills are a plus.
• Ability to exercise a degree of creativity in problem solving, and ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and willingness to train less experienced maintenance technicians.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in related technical field is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the maintenance field or related area.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is physically active and requires regular movement throughout agricultural production and operational areas, including animal facilities, processing areas, crop fields, warehouses, shops, and other farm operation areas.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will:

• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, squat, climb, and work in a variety of positions for extended periods.
• Move throughout the workplace and farm property as needed.
• See, talk, and hear.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, equipment, or products weighing up to 50 pounds, with occasional heavier loads as required by the job.
• May work at varying heights, climb ladders or equipment, and navigate uneven, wet, muddy, or slippery terrain.
• May drive or ride in farm equipment/vehicle for multiple hours at a time.
• Use fine motor coordination and manual dexterity to handle tools, equipment, materials, and other items necessary to complete assigned tasks.

Work is performed in indoor and outdoor farm environments and may require exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and humidity. The employee may also be exposed to dust, dirt, manure, noise, odors, agricultural chemicals, machinery, vehicles, animals, and other typical farm conditions. Biosecurity measures must be followed, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when required.

The employee must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Kreher Farms (“KFF”) is an equal opportunity employer. Kreher Farms prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, creed, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), reproductive health decision making, military status, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction records, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.