Lead Farm Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Farm President

Direct Reports: Maintenance assistant

FLSA Status: Determined by HR

JOB Summary

The Lead Farm Maintenance Technician is responsible for the daily maintenance, repairs and upkeep of all the farm equipment and machinery, including but not limited to preventive maintenance checks, greasing, oil changes, pumps, separator, augers, fencing, back up equipment operator, maintenance records, PM program entries, etc.  The role serves as the primary decision maker for maintenance priorities, ensuring tasks run smoothly, and work is completed properly.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required, trade school certification preferred or equivalent hands-on mechanical experience may be considered

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license required; certifications such as: ASE, Diesel engine, Electrical, Pneumatics, Hydraulics preferred

Years of Experience:

• 3-5 years’ Work experience with preventive maintenance of equipment (trucks, tractors, skid steers, etc.)
• 2-years of Mechanical experience
• 2-years Welding and fabrication experience

Minimum Knowledge/Skills Required

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Ability to follow directions, multitask and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Perform welding, fabrication, and preventive maintenance skills
• Knowledge of basic safety procedures and farm equipment operation
• Good problem solving and decision making abilities
• Basic computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft office (word, excel, outlook)
• Training will be provided for specific techniques and computer programs utilized at Golden Oaks Farm
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical
• Physical ability to perform labor includes lifting, bending, climbing, and working under equipment

Essential Functions

• Schedule and perform daily preventive maintenance on equipment, systems, and facilities
• Coordinate and Conduct oil changes, lubrication, and related equipment servicing
• Operate farm equipment and machinery as needed
• Perform welding and fabrication for repairs and new builds
• Assign daily tasks to the Maintenance Assistant and monitor work quality
• Prioritize maintenance requests and determine repair vs. replace actions
• Manage parts inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Power wash and clean farm equipment regularly
• Maintain and repair farm structures and assigned maintenance areas
• Track and order parts as directed; maintain clean and organized work areas
• Follow all farm safety protocols and assist in training others when needed
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate external service vendors
• Submit receipts to office staff for documentation
• Read and interpret manuals and work orders for service tasks
• Maintain and repair barn components (e.g., gates, posts, waterers, headlocks, grates)
• Make repair/replacement decisions based on condition and functionality
• Oversee and support maintenance assistant in daily tasks and scheduling
• Collaborate with the Herd Team on cross-functional maintenance projects
• Assist with farm and livestock operations when needed
• Unload trailers and truck deliveries
• Respond to after-hours equipment breakdowns, perform emergency repairs and participate in on-call rotation

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Serve as a backup equipment operator
• Perform backup scraping duties
• Assist with Assist with farm operations during peak workload periods
• Assist with forage hauling and storage operations
• Support Farm team with special projects as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Demands:

• While performing duties of job, the physical requirements include, but are not limited to, operating equipment, lifting, and physical labor in a variety of situations.

Work Environment:

• This position will primarily work outdoors during all seasons and weather.
• Environment will also include various locations such as office, vehicles, and equipment operations.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or other characteristics. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.