Maintenance & Repair Technician

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves, put your skills to work, and take on a variety of hands-on challenges? Schwartz Farms, Inc. is looking for a Full-Time Maintenance & Repair Technician to support our sow farm in Herington, KS.

Schwartz Farms: Our Story

Founded in 1978, Schwartz Farms began primarily as a crop farming operation and has grown into a leading pork producer with more than 550 full-time employees across Minnesota, Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska. While agriculture has always been at the heart of what we do, our success is built on something even more important; our people and the communities where we live and work.

What You'll Do & How You'll Lead

Join a team where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference. This role plays an important part of keeping our farm operating safely, efficiently, and effectively. From electrical and plumbing to welding, carpentry, and equipment maintenance, every day will bring an opportunity to solve problems, learn something new, and make a difference.

We're looking for someone who approaches their work with Excellence and Discipline, takes Care in everything they do, demonstrates Integrity in their decisions and actions, and brings Humility to working with others and learning new skills.

At Schwartz Farms, we believe great work starts with great people. If you're adaptable, dependable, hands-on, and take pride in doing the job right, we'd love to have you join our family culture. Apply today and grow your career with Schwartz Farms!

Position Objectives And Purpose:

The purpose of the Maintenance Technician is to provide general maintenance and construction support to all company-owned and company-managed production facilities, including but not limited to areas of plumbing, welding, carpentry, painting, electrical and machine and vehicle servicing, remodeling and assigned new construction projects.

Essential Functions:

Specifically, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for the following activities:

• Maintain, repair and rebuild various production mechanisms and equipment to ensure effective operation, including but not limited to loading chutes, crates, gates, ventilation system components, curtains, power washers, feed and water systems
• Provide general maintenance and upkeep on company-owned buildings to prevent deterioration, including but not limited to building partitions, walls, roofs & roof systems, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, concrete repairs and other parts of building structures
• Perform general, preventative maintenance service and repairs on air-conditioning and heating systems
• Provide general plumbing repair and installation
• Provide minor electrical repair and installation
• Ensure the proper planning and completion of new construction, minor remodeling and ad hoc projects as assigned
• Ensure proper & timely Company documentation & record keeping requirements are being met.
• Develop and maintain knowledge in the procedures and safety measures in the areas of plumbing, welding, carpentry, painting, machine servicing, electrical and/or vehicle servicing
• Coordinate and work with vendors on obtaining necessary parts and supplies, procuring assistance with escalated projects, etc.
• Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse
• Adhere to all company vehicle policies, and follow all local, state and federal regulations associated with operating a motor vehicle
• Demonstrate, promote and adhere to all Company safety policies
• Be knowledgeable and adhere to all Company bio-security protocols
• As required, respond to emergencies after normal business hours; incumbent will maintain a disposition permitting him/her adhere to the above when on call and waiting to be engaged
• Assist with barn chores as needed by supervisor
• Demonstrate and promote Schwartz Farms' core values of Care, Humility, Discipline, Excellence, and Integrity in all aspects of the role.
• Maintain a strong commitment to biosecurity and animal well-being in all work performed.

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.

Additional Responsibilities:

Additional duties may be assigned as they arise.

Working Conditions And Environment:

Position may involve non-standard business hours in the event of emergency repairs. Incumbent may carry out several different tasks in a day, or at any number of locations, and may have to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects and work in uncomfortable, awkward or cramped positions, or on ladders. As a result of distance traveled, may involve overnight stay.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of general mechanical skills, including general carpentry, welding, electrical, plumbing & concrete experience.
• Knowledge on interpreting electronics schematics, electronics, refrigeration, and availability for emergency calls.
• Strong communication and multi-tasking skills.
• Previous plumbing, painting, machine servicing, electrical and/or vehicle servicing experience preferred, or a combination thereof.
• Must maintain a clean driving record.