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NOW HIRING: SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
05/13/16 — Farm
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Position Title: Service & Maintenance Technician
Location: Garfield, TX Department: Facilities
Reports To: Farm Administrator Supervises: N/A
Position Summary:
JBG Organic is seeking a service mechanic to assume responsibility for maintaining our fleet of 11 tractors and a large assortment of vegetable farm machinery. This position is also responsible for general farm facility repair and maintenance. This position reports to the Farm Administrator, but will also work closely with the Assistant Farm Manager, Farm Manager, Head Grower, and Harvest Manager to ensure proper scheduling of maintenance during our busy production time for performing repairs with minimal disruption to production schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate with field managers for scheduling of maintenance
- Perform preventative maintenance on all farm vehicles and equipment. This includes tractors, trailers, trucks, implements, and any small engine equipment.
- Maintain current vehicle inspections and registrations.
- Ensure proper fluid levels; replacement of air and oil filters; greasing bearings, etc.
- Maintain inventories of tools, fluids, and parts; communicate needs to Farm Administrator.
- Obtain estimates for supplies, repair parts, and equipment.
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests as they arise.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
- Oversee general farm facility repair and maintenance.
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
- Maintain detailed records of repairs made and parts used
- Spanish fluency
- Flexible scheduling needed to fulfill needs of the farm
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, Typically Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
Compensation & Benefits: Compensation is dependent on experience. Expected salary range is $13. 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.
JBG Organic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, or sexual orientation.
