What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Mechanic position at Kendall Farms LP?

The Master Mechanic at our farm plays an essential role in maintaining and repairing a wide range of vehicles, machinery, and equipment critical to daily operations. This includes diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring all systems are operational and compliant with safety standards. Strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail are essential to coordinate with multiple departments and maintain accurate records. The work environment includes a workshop and various other outdoor settings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Perform daily and weekly equipment inspections to ensure everything is in good working condition, promptly reporting any issues to keep operations running smoothly.
Follow preventative maintenance schedules that align with the changing needs of farm operations throughout the seasons.
Perform routine services such as mounting tires, oil changes, greasing wear points, conducting visual inspections for leaks, tire conditions, and other common issues.
Maintain and repair a wide range of equipment, including power tools, two-cycle and four-cycle gas engines, solar power systems, water pumps, auto water filters, sulfur burners, electric motors, HVAC systems, automated production lines, and heavy equipment (wheel loaders, off-road dump trucks, backhoes, etc).
Service and repair vehicles such as passenger cars, pickup trucks, trailers, medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks, ATVs, chemical spray rigs, and delivery trucks with reefer units.
Maintain standalone generators and work with electrical power distribution systems
Supervise an assistant mechanic, overseeing tasks such as small equipment repairs, part replacement, and diagnostics.
Coordinate maintenance requirements and resolutions across departments and communicate outcomes professionally.
Maintain an inventory of equipment and parts, order consumables, track deliveries, and ensure the shop is stocked with required supplies.
Repair and rebuild parts when possible to minimize unnecessary purchases and provide accurate part and labor estimates.
Maintain detailed maintenance records for trucks, motor vehicles, and heavy equipment.
Ensure hazardous materials are removed every 180 days in compliance with California health and safety codes; maintain records and prepare for hazmat, AWM, and stormwater regulation inspections.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES :

Required Diagnostic / Repair Experience : two-cycle and four-cycle small gas engines, passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, trailers, medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles, electrical systems, and heavy equipment with hydraulics.

Preferred Diagnostic / Repair Experience (or willingness to learn) : power tools, solar power systems, water pumps, Amiad auto filters, sulfur burners, electric motors, HVAC systems, and automated production lines.

Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal, to clearly convey technical details during meetings, over email / text, and in person. This includes the ability to coordinate with multiple departments and leadership teams.

Attention to detail to ensure proper maintenance schedules, accurate part replacements, and compliance with California health and safety codes.

Familiarity with inventory management systems and tracking consumable parts, with a willingness to learn additional software or systems as needed.

Organizational skills to maintain maintenance schedules, records, and hazardous materials compliance while ensuring readiness of all equipment and vehicles.

Creative problem-solving skills to identify and implement cost-effective repairs

Ability to learn and adapt to new equipment and technology

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally heavier items.

Comfortable standing, walking, and working outdoors for extended periods, including in varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, or rain.

Capable of bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing to access equipment and machinery as needed.

Own a personal set of standard tools to use on the job (preferred, not required).

Welding and fabrication skills (preferred, not required).

Spanish language skills (preferred, not required).

Applicants must be prepared to provide their driving record as part of the hiring process.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT :

Cooler Environment : Occasional work in a cooler maintained at 38°F.

Outdoor Environment : Regular outdoor work subject to high temperatures and humidity.

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