Farm Operations and Maintenance Technician

Performs entry-level farm operations and maintenance work under close supervision. Assists with routine maintenance, facility upkeep, seasonal agricultural operations, and grounds maintenance. Learns the operation of agricultural equipment and develops skills in farm operations and maintenance while supporting daily farming activities. Report to Farm Administrator. Performs manual labor associated with farming operations. Assists with fence repair, mowing, weed control, snow removal, and grounds maintenance. Cleans and services farm equipment and facilities. Assists with loading and unloading materials. Assists with planting, harvest, grain handling, and other seasonal operations. Operates pickups, utility vehicles, ATVs, and mowers under supervision. Maintains shop cleanliness and organization. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of: Basic farm safety practices and safe work procedures Basic operation of hand and power tools General maintenance and housekeeping practices Basic understanding of agricultural equipment and farm operations Safe lifting techniques and proper use of personal protective equipment Basic mathematics and measurement Skilled at: Performing manual labor in outdoor environments Using hand and power tools safely Cleaning and servicing equipment Maintaining organized work areas Following written and verbal instructions Operating pickups, UTVs, ATVs, and small equipment under supervision Ability to: Learn the operation of agricultural equipment and maintenance procedures Perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions Work safely with close supervision and as part of a team Identify routine maintenance needs and report deficiencies Adapt to changing seasonal workloads Communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers Education Graduation from high school or GED and a valid driver's license and certification required to operate vehicles and equipment are required. Typical Work Environment Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures; Biosolids; Chemicals; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment; Work at Heights; Work in Clustered Spaces,: Typical Agricultural environment Body Position Demands Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Crawling; Typing; Fine hand coordination Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent) Max Weight Lifted: 80 lbs Max Weight Carried: 80 lbs Max Force Pushed: 50 lbs Max Force Pulled: 50 lbs Sensory Requirements Wide field of view; Vision - Near; Far; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - spatial and form; Feeling with fingers; Speaking #J-18808-Ljbffr Metro Water Recovery