Organic Farm & Orchard Equipment and Maintenance Technician Job at Wegmans (Canandaigua)

Job Description

Wegmans Organic Farm & Orchard, set in Canandaigua, NY, is a place where you can be a part of an innovative team of employees who are passionate about sustainability and agriculture. Following our customer’s desire for fresh produce that is both organic and sustainably grown, we operate our Organic Farm & Orchard to develop and share best practices with our customers and regional partner-growers. We continually work to grow the best-tasting varieties and extend the Northeastern growing seasons, making local farms more economically sustainable. This role executes repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure the facility, equipment, and property run smoothly and safely.

Job Responsibility

Troubleshoot emergency maintenance/facilities issues and assist in escalating and coordinating with appropriate business partners
Inspect general interior and exterior building, equipment, and property conditions ensuring all equipment is properly labeled with an asset tag
Research and resolve complex problems, limiting the need to engage outside resources
Perform complex maintenance on fleet and all-terrain vehicles, tractors, trailers, implements, irrigation equipment and facilities
Perform basic interior/exterior painting and touch-ups
Provide and discuss recommendations with management, work with leadership to prioritize responsibilities and requests, and provide feedback on vendor activity and quality of results
Help develop and execute a preventative maintenance program for equipment and facilities to reduce overall maintenance costs
Direct daily work assignments of grounds team, delegating tasks when appropriate
Follow food and human safety guidelines and simplification procedures, working with the maintenance team to ensure safety standards are followed
Perform all types of welding on ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys in various shapes, including bars, sheets, plates, rods, forging, castings, etc.
Use acetylene and electric welding equipment to weld, braze, silver solder and cut any type of metal at the Organic Farm
Assist with ad hoc tasks and projects as needed, including Organic Farm and Orchard maintenance

Requirements

2 or more years’ experience with mechanical/technical projects including general repair work and effective and safe use of power tools
Welder certification: AWS Certified Welder or NYSDOT Field Welder Certification
Organizational skills
Experience with small engine and general auto repairs
Agricultural equipment operation and repair experience

Nice to have

Experience in a mechanical field with knowledge of multiple trades
Working knowledge of EAM
Computer skills
Welding skills
General building/facility repair skills

What we offer

Paid time off (PTO)
Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

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