Maintenance Technician/Compost II in Wolcott, New York at Kreher Family Farms

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES

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.
• Meet or exceed Kreher standards in the tasks performed for the department without sacrificing quality or personal safety.
• 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.
• Act as a team player (supports and encourages co-workers), and share knowledge with other Maintenance Technicians to help troubleshoot problems.
• Continuously develop knowledge and skills of best practices for equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Show flexibility; cross trains within department, move to different areas, etc. as needed.
• Exude the Kreher Shared Values while working on daily tasks.
• Comply with Kreher’s Policies and Code of Conduct, as well as federal and state laws.
• Look for opportunities to improve safety, prevent accidents, and help make Kreher Family Farms a safe place to work.
• Have attendance and punctuality 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.

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

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit, talk, see and hear
• Stand, walk, squat and crawl
• Lift or move up to 80 pounds
• Hours may be long and irregular

The physical work environment is an agricultural farm environment with attendant noise level. However, the employee will often be exposed to:

• Dust and dirt associated with agricultural farming
• Excessive noise levels associated with a processing plant and machinery