Farm Maintenance Technician

4 weeks ago


New Bothwell, Canada Burnbrae Farms Full time

Experienced at maintaining and repairing of farm equipment (e.g., skid steer, balers, mowers).

Experienced at maintaining feed and water systems, motors, pumps, conveyors, egg packers, ventilation systems, and hydraulic equipment.

Familiar at minor building, plumbing, electrical, and painting repairs.

Familiar at general property upkeep (e.g. landscaping, pest control) and structural maintenance.

Strong mechanical aptitude.

Knowledge in Metal fabrication/welding.

Able to perform physical tasks that require strength, coordination, and dexterity.

Reliable means of transportation to work everyday.

If your answer is _**“yes”**_ to all those questions, then we want to speak with _**YOU**_
- **Who are we?**_

Burnbrae Farms is a proud 6th generation Canadian family owned and operated egg business, producing eggs for over 70 years, with facilities across Canada (Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, British Columbia, and Quebec).

We are the leader in the egg production industry. When you join us, you don’t just work for us - _**YOU ARE PART OF THE FAMILY.**_

**Farm Maintenance Technician**

**Term**:Permanent-Full Time

**Location**: On-site

**Reports to**: Farm Manager

**Shift/Time**:

- Day, 8-hour day, with a schedule that can be different from week to week based on the requirements of the farm.
- Rotating on-call weekends

**Hourly Rate**:$24.20ph

**Address**: 41009 Willowridge Rd., New Bothwell, MB R0A 1C0

You will be part of our farm team, where we pride ourselves on our friendly, relaxed, and collaborative work culture. This role will suit individuals who like to be active instead of desk-bound, who like variety in their tasks where no two days are the same, and who believe in always learning and striving for continuous improvement.

**Duties/Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for the maintenance and repair of poultry farm equipment and the grounds. This would include:

- Maintaining feed and water systems, motors, pumps, conveyors, egg packers, ventilation systems, and hydraulic equipment
- Conducting minor building, plumbing, electrical, and painting repairs
- General property upkeep (e.g. landscaping, pest control) and structural maintenance
- Diagnosing mechanical issues and determining if an outside contractor is required
- Anticipate maintenance issues through daily monitoring of farm equipment and machine operations. Take corrective action to reduce or eliminate downtime
- Organize and prioritize work orders
- Organize equipment and building materials, and maintain parts inventory
- Occasionally supervise a crew for larger farm maintenance tasks, including managing day-to-day activities and scheduling
- Participate in the alarm call rotation and the weekend farm supervision rotation
- Follow our farm protocols and programs (workplace safety, security, animal welfare, food safety, on-farm biosecurity)
- Other farm duties as requested

**Work Environment**
- Physical activity in a farm environment (both inside and outside of barns) such as pushing and pulling, crouching, bending, reaching, as well as some climbing and working at heights
- Work in barns can be noisy, odorous, hot, humid, and dusty
- Occasional lifting of equipment up to 50 kg.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**:

- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
- Knowledgeable in one of these areas: Metal fabrication/welding, construction techniques, carpentry, general construction, electrical, equipment maintenance
- Experience operating tools and equipment
- Elevated work platform training is an asset
- Able to perform physical tasks that require strength, coordination, dexterity, and lifting of objects
- Demonstrates a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn new skills
- Able to show up to work on time and ready to work. Willing to work until the task is complete, which can require longer hours from time to time
- Must have flexibility in scheduling and the ability to take part in the rotating weekend and holiday schedule.
- Able to lead and work as part of a team
- Communication skills - written and oral
- Comfortable around farm animals. Able to follow animal welfare standards
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- English essential

RememberWhen you join us, you don’t just work for us - **YOU ARE PART OF THE FAMILY.**

Pay: $24.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Experienced at maintaining and repairing of farm equipment (e.g., skid steer, balers, mowers)? Yes or No?
- Experienced at maintaining feed and water systems, motors, pumps, conveyors, egg packers, ventilation systems, and hydraulic equipment? Yes or No?
- Familiar at minor building, plumbing, electrical, and painting repairs? Yes or No?
- Familiar at general property upkeep (e.g. landscaping, pest control) and structural maintenance? Yes or No?
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