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Position Title: Service Technician / Grounds Maintenance

Location: 9515 Hergotz Lane, Austin, TX 78742 Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Farm Manager, Operations Manager Supervises: N/A

Position Summary:

JBG Organic 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, which may include repair of 7 walk-in coolers, vegetable sorting machinery, and other equipment. The farm mechanic/maintenance works 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.

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
• Maintain detailed records of repairs made and parts used

Qualifications:

Required

• 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
• Flexible scheduling needed to fulfill needs of the farm
• Excellent judgment in prioritizing responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills, effective in both a collaborative and independent setting

Preferred

• Previous experience as a vehicle mechanic, particularly in a fast-paced environment
• Spanish fluency

Physical Requirements

• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend, and squat
• Ability to withstand exposure to varying weather conditions
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing or walking

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday 9-5

Compensation & Benefits: Compensation is dependent on experience. Expected salary range is $14/hr. Paid bi-weekly. Permanent employees are eligible for Individual Health Plan benefits.

Directions for Applying: Please send an email to jobs@jbgorganic.com with the following format. Following specific directions is the first way to impress us! Subject Line should read “[Job Title]: [First Initial]_[Last Name]” … For example, “Planting Crew Coordinator: J_Smith” Email body should be short & sweet - help us notice you! Ensure that it contains your contact information. Attach three documents to your email, ensuring that their file names are clear: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume 3) List containing contact information of two professional references

Thank you for your interest in JBG Organic! You will be contacted for further information if we find that you might be a good fit for this position.

The responsibilities & duties listed above are intended to communicate general priorities of this position, but should not be understood as an exhaustive list of all work requirements to be completed at JBG Organic. Farms require flexibility! We are committed to training, developing, and promoting from within the company based on performance. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.