In this role, you will perform basic preventative maintenance along with basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs at our company owned or leased facility. Enjoy our progressive operations including electronic sow feeding (ESF), world class housing facilities and animal welfare programs. You will report to the Sow Farm Manager and will be a vital component of keeping our barns operating efficiently.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot and solve basic mechanical & electrical problems (Including but not limited to repairs to Electronic Sow Systems, plumbing systems, ventilation system, farm/environmental controls and heating lamps)
• Attend/ Successfully complete all required trainings
• Maintain farm lanes (filling pot hole, grading with rear blade)
• Follow all safety procedures and wear proper PPE
• Understand and use lock out/tag out procedures
• Maintain spare parts needed at farm along with all tools
• Be available for any emergency repairs
• Maintain tractor, brush hog, riding mower, bucket & rear blade
• Complete repair request forms for outside contactor needs
• Other duties could include pressure washing as assigned.
• Completion of the step 1 of the Animal Care Specialist Plan.
• Successful completion of the Maintenance Step Plan.
• Answering alarm calls on off hours
• Perform maintenance related administrative duties
• Other possible duties could include snow plowing, grass cutting, composting, weed trimming along with spraying weed deterrents, pressure washing, loading/inspecting trucks, handling animals and other assigned task by production.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• You have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 2 years of maintenance experience, or equivalent maintenance experience.
• You are multi-task oriented and a team player.
• You have prior electrical and welding experience (Highly desired)
• You pose a valid driver's license
• You have good verbal and written communication skills.
• You can lift at least 50 lbs and push at least 100 lbs
• You are able to work in inclement weather conditions
• You are able to tolerate a barn environment, which may include animal dander, manure, dust, blood, odors and frequently noisy conditions.
• You are available to work Monday thru Friday, with some weekends and holiday work required.
• You are committed to meeting and exceeding industry standards in care and welfare of our animals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Meet all bio-security requirements as outlined by Animal Care policy/ procedure.
• Consistent and reliable adherence to Animal Welfare requirements and Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to CVFF/ CLEMENS FOOD GROUP Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Complete all other tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS; PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stationary Position: Must be able to remain in a stationary position for more than 85% of the time.
• Moving/ Traversing: The person in this position needs to frequently move around the Production areas of the Barns/ Farm and will be moving/ traversing more than 85% of the time to attend to the care needs of the animals.
• Operating/ Activating/ Using/ Preparing/ Inspecting/ Placing/ Positioning: Frequently utilizes animal movement techniques, breeding or farrowing equipment, etc.
• Ascend/ Descend/ Traverse: Occasionally ascends/ descends a ladder to work atop equipment and/ or provide routine maintenance of Electronic Sow Feeders (ESF's) or compost structures.
• Position Self to Move: Frequently positions self to complete tasks by reaching under/ around animals, into/ out of animal crates/ pens, remove material from the floor/ walls, and assist animals in the farrowing process.
• Communicate/ Detect/ Identify/ Exchange Information: Constant visual monitoring of sow/ animal health and well-being, frequent communication with Team Members regarding animal movements, health status, task completion, etc. Shares information regarding task completion with Farm management.
• Move/ Transport/ Install/ Remove: Frequently moves equipment/ animals weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally moves equipment/ animals weighing up to 75 pounds, rarely moves equipment/ animals weighing up to 100 pounds. Frequently transports equipment/ materials/ animals through various areas of the Barn weighing 50 pounds or more. Frequently utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) including animal sort boards weighing up to 25 pounds and requiring the ability to twist, bend, and maneuver around the body.
• Work Environment: Frequent exposure to loud noises, dirty/ dusty environments, hot and cold temperatures, outdoor environments, animal dander, manure, blood.

DISCLAIMER

The Team Member must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable Team Members with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

As requirements and Team Member skill levels change, the Supervisor may revise and/ or add duties to reflect these changes. The company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.