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Equipment and Maintenance Technician

Cokato, MN

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Role family
Skilled trades
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Oct 2026

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Description

Position Summary:

The Outside Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the exterior of farm facilities and supporting the safe, efficient operation of equipment and site infrastructure. This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, groundskeeping, pest control activities, and general site upkeep. The position requires operating farm and maintenance equipment, maintaining biosecurity and safety standards, and assisting with projects that support daily farm operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on farm equipment and facility systems.
  • Operate equipment including tractors, skid steers, payloaders, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery.
  • Maintain and repair conveyors, motors, augers, feed bins, belts, chains, sensors, generators, and related equipment.
  • Complete grounds maintenance activities including snow removal, feed spill cleanup, weed control, and general site upkeep.
  • Remove garbage, manure, and mortalities as assigned.
  • Support pest control activities by maintaining bait stations and monitoring for rodent, fly, and animal activity.
  • Monitor inventory levels and communicate maintenance and supply needs.
  • Complete maintenance records and preventive maintenance checklists.
  • Follow all safety, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), biosecurity, and PPE requirements.
  • Identify, report, and address conditions that may impact safety, animal welfare, biosecurity, or production.
  • Assist with training team members and supporting daily operational needs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and repair skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
  • Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to follow established procedures and safety requirements.
  • Experience operating tractors, skid steers, forklifts, and other heavy equipment preferred.
  • Previous maintenance, agricultural, industrial, or equipment repair experience preferred.
  • Comfortable working around livestock, machinery, dust, noise, and varying weather conditions.
  • Ability to work in hot, cold, humid, and outdoor environments.
  • Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.

$22 - $28 per hour

Resumen del Puesto

El Técnico de Mantenimiento Exterior es responsable de mantener las instalaciones exteriores de las granjas y de apoyar la operación segura y eficiente de los equipos y la infraestructura del sitio. Este puesto realiza mantenimiento preventivo, diagnóstico de fallas, reparaciones, mantenimiento de terrenos, actividades de control de plagas y mantenimiento general de las instalaciones. También requiere operar equipos agrícolas y de mantenimiento, mantener los estándares de bioseguridad y seguridad, y colaborar en proyectos que apoyen las operaciones diarias de la granja.

Responsabilidades Principales

  • Realizar mantenimiento preventivo, inspecciones, diagnóstico de fallas y reparaciones en equipos agrícolas y sistemas de las instalaciones.
  • Operar equipos como tractores, minicargadores (skid steers), cargadores frontales (payloaders), montacargas, transpaletas (pallet jacks) y otra maquinaria.
  • Mantener y reparar transportadores, motores, sinfines (augers), silos de alimento, bandas, cadenas, sensores, generadores y equipos relacionados.
  • Realizar actividades de mantenimiento de terrenos, incluyendo remoción de nieve, limpieza de derrames de alimento, control de maleza y mantenimiento general del sitio.
  • Retirar basura, estiércol y mortalidades según se le asigne.
  • Apoyar las actividades de control de plagas mediante el mantenimiento de estaciones de cebo y la supervisión de actividad de roedores, moscas y otros animales.
  • Monitorear los niveles de inventario y comunicar las necesidades de mantenimiento y suministros.
  • Completar registros de mantenimiento y listas de verificación de mantenimiento preventivo.
  • Cumplir con todos los requisitos de seguridad, bloqueo y etiquetado (LOTO), bioseguridad y uso de equipo de protección personal (PPE).
  • Identificar, reportar y corregir condiciones que puedan afectar la seguridad, el bienestar animal, la bioseguridad o la producción.
  • Ayudar en la capacitación de los miembros del equipo y apoyar las necesidades operativas diarias.
  • Realizar otras tareas según se asignen.

Calificaciones

  • Sólidas aptitudes mecánicas con habilidades para diagnosticar problemas y realizar reparaciones.
  • Capacidad para trabajar de manera independiente y como parte de un equipo.
  • Gran atención al detalle, organización y habilidades de manejo del tiempo.
  • Habilidades efectivas de comunicación y resolución de problemas.
  • Capacidad para seguir procedimientos establecidos y requisitos de seguridad.
  • Se prefiere experiencia operando tractores, minicargadores (skid steers), montacargas y otros equipos pesados.
  • Se prefiere experiencia previa en mantenimiento, agricultura, entornos industriales o reparación de equipos.
  • Comodidad para trabajar alrededor de ganado avícola (aves de corral), maquinaria, polvo, ruido y condiciones climáticas variables.
  • Capacidad para trabajar en ambientes calurosos, fríos, húmedos y al aire libre.
  • Capacidad para permanecer de pie, caminar, agacharse, escalar y levantar hasta 50 libras de manera frecuente.

$22 - $28 por hora

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