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WELCOME to Lanehaven Farms; we are hiring a FARM MAINTENANCE MANAGER. In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of the maintenance of the farm equipment. You will join a progressive seed corn, commercial crop, organic crop, and hog farm based in Northeast Iowa. The farm has been an early adopter of leading-edge technologies that improve processes' efficiency, quality, and overall effectiveness. Core values characterize how the farm lives and conduct business daily.
WE OFFER:
A very competitive hourly wage with overtime based on experience and qualifications, group health, dental and vision insurance, flex system cafeteria plan, 401k retirement plan, and life insurance.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT
- Work with Operations Manager to manage assistant labor concerning the overall farm equipment and shop schedules.
- Organize a logical and reasonable system to monitor and maintain an economic level of parts inventory.
- Maintain equipment files, including records of all performance of maintenance and repairs for each piece of equipment.
- Keep thorough records of time allocation by job and submit them regularly to the office for billing.
- Provide all receipts to the office with appropriate enterprise coding daily.
- Keep the shop and parts room clean and organized.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
- Develop, maintain, and adhere to a preventive maintenance schedule for all vehicles and machines.
- Be responsible for keeping all vehicles and machines clean inside and out.
- Perform routine vehicle inspections and ensure compliance with all DOT regulations.
- Rigorously and thoroughly prepare all equipment for upcoming seasonal work to minimize in-season repairs and downtime.
- Assist with the management of precision farming technology deployment and data capture management.
- Maintain safety features on all movable equipment and the shop, including warning labels, slow-moving vehicle signs, PTO shields, gravity stops, etc., and help eliminate farm hazards as they are discovered or reported.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with fieldwork and other general farm work, as necessary.
- Operate feed mill, when needed, to minimize downtime.
- Assist off-loading of supplier deliveries.
- Be safe and consider the safety of others.
- Cooperate with Owners to develop and enforce an effective safety program.
- Obtain and annually renew pesticide applicators' certification.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR:
- A degree in Diesel Ag Technology or similar work experience.
- A private pesticide applicators license or the ability to get one.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass vehicle insurance verification. A commercial driver’s license is preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills and appreciation for the value of accurate data and reporting.
- A mindset of curiosity and progressiveness.
- Experience operating farming equipment is beneficial.
- An agriculture background is helpful
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