Farm Machinery & Equipment Specialist

Reports To : Director of Farm Operations & Farm General Manager

Level : Waena

Organization :

MAʻO Organic Farms (MAʻO), located in Lualualei Valley, Waiʻanae, is a social enterprise of the Waiʻanae Community Re-Development Corporation (WCRC), a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Established in 2000, MAʻO grows organic food and new leaders for a sustainable Hawaiʻi. For the first 18-years in operation MAʻO managed 24-acres of certified organic land, now we've grown to 280-acres in Lualualei Valley. This new ʻĀina presents a huge kuleana - to manage land and water with aloha, and to radically increase the production of nutritious local organic food, while empowering a new generation of leaders to serve Hawaiʻi nei.

Job Summary :

The Machinery & Equipment Specialist works in collaboration with the Director of Farm Operations & Farm General Manager to manage the repair, maintenance and safety of MAʻOʻs vehicles, machinery, equipment and operations related assets.

Detailed Responsibilities :

• Manage tools, mechanical and farm-related supplies, including workshop spaces keeping them clean and orderly;
• Manage basic maintenance (fluids, filters, etc) and repair for all tractors, smaller equipment (sprayers, weedeaters, pressure washer, etc).
• Ensure road vehicles are legal, safe and in excellent working condition by managing registration, safety check and insurance for all on-road trucks and vehicles.
• Assists farm leadership, and CFO in procuring new equipment, vehicles, machinery;
• Support processing team to ensure wash machinery is maintained and running smoothly;
• With organization leadership, and fiscal staff - selects, hires and manages outside contractors to complete large repairs to heavy equipment and / or vehicles, and ensures the farm overall has a good relationship with outside contractors so that repairs are done quickly and cost effectively; and
• With the CFO co-manages repairs and maintenance expenditures and schedules, ensuring monthly and annual costs remain within budgeted amounts .
• Supports the evolution of, enhances the brand, and generally promotes, MAʻO's certified organic fruits and vegetables, and youth / community development programs across all wholesale and retail co-producer, this might include posting to social media.
• Models mutual love, respect and a willingness to work, thus reinforcing organizational and programmatic policy and values in a positive and formative manner that supports the mission, goals and activities of WCRC and MA'O wherever possible.

Experience Required :

We're looking for a person with the desire to lead and learn at the same time. The successful candidate will need a 110% commitment to producing / purveying the best local organic food imaginable, be a team player, an excellent communicator with a strong desire to grow the production of local organic food. The candidate will need to motivate / inspire young adults in a hands-on organic farm environment, where an attention to detail and accuracy is critical. A good sense of humor, and a love of good fresh food will really help. Minimum experience we're looking for includes :

Preferred Qualifications :

Compensation :

Waiʻanae Community Re-Development Corporation (MAʻO Organic Farms) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and empowering workplace. We value and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences that each individual brings to our team, striving to create a respectful and equitable environment where everyone can thrive.

Salary : $51,163 - $58,000