Maintenance Technician - Feed

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to the following:

Maintenance

• Maintain all facilities on the grounds in these locations and perform the necessary repairs should the need arise.
• Complete maintenance projects in the NEW Cooperative locations.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies, even if outside the hours of the workday.
• Maintain a service truck that is equipped for its maintenance calls.
• Work towards the ability to independently perform maintenance tasks.
• Aid the supervisor in maintaining an accurate and adequately stocked inventory in the shop warehouse, office, and service truck.

Repairs

• Repair grain shoots, augers, dryers, and other parts of the facility, primarily focusing on the electrical side of repairs.
• Place orders for repair parts as needed.
• Perform electrical, plumbing, construction, remodeling, wiring, and metal fabrication.

Safety & Regulations

• Work with supervisor to prepare for compliance inspections.
• Ensure that the facility is up to code, specifically electric.
• Attend and participate in all safety meetings as requested.

Building Projects

• Work with contractors and construction companies working on projects or the facility.
• Participate in upkeep of existing facilities and construction of new ones.

Other

• Troubleshoot to solve problems as they arise.
• Attending training requested by supervisor that will enable better work performance.
• Communicate and maintain good relationships with vendors, contractors, and facility operators.

Basic Employment Expectations:

Safety

• Performs work in a safe manner at all times and uses the appropriate PPE.
• Checks the work area for hazards and corrects/reports unsafe conditions.
• Considers the safety of oneself, and other employees, and customers.
• Follows all safety protocols and seeks advice from supervisor when uncertain.

Communication

• Maintains open communication and cooperates with supervisor, departments, and fellow employees.
• Communicates with supervisor and others immediately when unexpected problems cause absence, lateness, or the need to leave early.

Accountability & Professionalism

• Abides by policies set forth in the employee policy manual.
• Carries a fair share of the workload.
• Promotes NEW Cooperative through positive, friendly, and professional interactions.
• Is punctual, follows directives, and works in an efficient and timely manner; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the work.
• Understands that satisfactory attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the work environment.

Customer Service

• Continually works to satisfy customers to address questions/concerns through effective communication, solving problems, responding to questions, and managing their expectations.

Personal/Professional Development

• Establishes personal performance goals and works toward these goals.
• Continually upgrades and demonstrates knowledge of the job.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must be licensed and insurable to drive.
• Have or ability to obtain a Class A CDL (Commercial Driver s License) is strongly recommended.
• Journeyman electrical certification is strongly recommended.
• Master electrician certification is encouraged.
• Willing to earn certifications as asked by supervisor.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suit platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical work and understanding of electrical codes.
• Must be proficient in welding, metalwork, carpentry, and other hands-on skills.
• Possesses problem solving capabilities and understands the operational process of all cooperative facilities.
• Must possess an array of interpersonal communication skills for interacting with varying personalities, roles, circumstances.
• Must have strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to quickly adapt to a change of plans and coordinate those changes efficiently.
• Have background knowledge of electrical, plumbing, construction, remodeling, concrete, wiring, metal fabrication, and basic mechanics.