Johnson’s Backyard Garden (JBG) is seeking a service mechanic to assume responsibility for maintaining our fleet of 11 delivery vehicles including cargo vans, box trucks, and two 24 ft. refrigerated trucks. This position is also responsible for general farm facility repair and maintenance at our Hergotz location, and may include repair of 7 walk-in coolers, vegetable sorting machinery. The farm mechanic/maintenance will work closely with the Farm Manager, Operations Manager, Cooler Inventory Manager, CSA Packing Manager, and Market Manager to ensure proper scheduling during our busy production time for performing repairs with minimal disruption to delivery and market schedules.

JBG offers the opportunity for community members to be provided with the best quality, locally grown, organic vegetables possible. In just 10 years, the farm went from a 30x50ft garden in an urban backyard in East Austin to a now 205-acre organic vegetable farm based on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model.  Our CSA has now grown to more than 1,700 members in four major metropolises and we provide fresh, year-round, organic produce to CSA members, multiple farmers markets, local restaurants and grocery retailers, including major chains like Whole Foods and HEB/Central Market.

 

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Hergotz Managers for scheduling of maintenance
• Perform preventative maintenance on all delivery vehicles and production equipment.
• Maintain current vehicle inspections and registrations
• Ensure proper fluid levels; replacement of air and oil filters; greasing bearings, etc.
• Oversee implementation of inventory management and ordering
• Obtain estimates for supplies, repair parts, and equipment
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests when needed
• Maintain safety during essential duties
• Oversee general farm facility repair and maintenance

 

Qualifications

• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
• Knowledge of basic gas diesel and small engine troubleshooting
• Electrical knowledge through testing and replacing electrical components and wiring
• Ability to troubleshoot various forms of equipment
• Maintain detailed records of repairs made and parts used
• Flexible scheduling needed to fulfill needs of the farm

 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds
• Ability to withstand varying weather conditions

 

To Apply, please send a resume and two professional references to jobs@jbgorganic.com .

 

 

Johnson’s Backyard Garden’s provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The duties listed above are general and not an exhaustive list of tasks performed on the farm. We are committed to training, developing, and promoting from within the company based on performance.