What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician I position at Kreher Family Farms?
Maintenance Technician I
Pay range: $19- $25/ hour
Our Maintenance positions support the health and well-being of our hens by monitoring, enhancing, fixing, and replacing all things that are electrical and mechanical around the farm. Join a cohesive team that works together every day to keep our farms running smoothly.
The Maintenance Technician I is an entry-level maintenance position in which the successful candidate will learn and become familiar with the Kreher facilities, machinery, and equipment, and to perform under direct supervision, the duties relative to maintaining and repairing facilities and equipment according to instructions and pre-established guidelines, while ensuring safety, efficiency, and productivity within the departments of Kreher Family Farms. This position performs work both inside the barns and outside on farm grounds.
Full-time positions at 40 hours/ week. The scheduled shift is either Sunday - Thursday, with Friday and Saturday off or Tuesday - Saturday, with Sunday and Monday off.
Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of operational principles of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic devices, as well as basic carpentry.
- Basic skills to repair or assist in repairing the type of equipment and facilities on the farm.
- Welding skills is a plus
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
- Highly effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- A "can do", positive attitude.
- Ability to accurately complete required documentation and use technology to track the progress required.
- Will be required to work overtime as needed.
- Being bilingual is a plus, Spanish/ English, but is not required.
Company info:
Kreher Family Farms is your local egg producer. We are a 3rd and 4th generation, family-owned and operated business. With a deep-rooted history in family values since 1924, our farm continues to grow. Our farm operations have expanded to include compost and fertilizer and crop productions for our hens and customers. We are not your Grandfather's farm and we will never stop growing.
Our people are part of our farm family. It is their dedication and respect for one another that allows us to continue to confidently grow as a business.
We strongly believe in creating an environment in which people can continue to learn and grow professionally.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental and vision insurance, as well as other supplemental insurances
- 80 hours per year of paid time off (PTO)
- 401k with company contribution (eligible after 1 year of employment)
- Referral program (earn up to $1,000 for successful referrals)
- 3 dozen FREE farm fresh eggs weekly
**MUST NOT CURRENTLY OWN, HUNT BIRDS, OR VISIT ANYONE THAT OWNS BIRDS**
(pet bird, backyard flock, etc.)
Salary : $19 - $25
