Maintenance Technician - preventive maintenance (Des Moines, IA)

Fernwood Lakeside Farms Group is an agricultural business based around Des Moines, and we need a Maintenance Technician to lead our preventive maintenance. Seasons are busy and the rest of the year is for planning. What you will do • Respond to urgent calls and record what was done. • Keep tools and parts for seasonal crews in order. • Follow lockout and safety procedures without exception. • Carry out planned maintenance and inspections on schedule. • Diagnose and repair equipment quickly and safely. What we are looking for • Reliable, safe and comfortable working independently. • Ability to read manuals and simple schematics. • Several years of maintenance or trade experience. Nice to have • Experience with seasonal crews. • Trade certification or licence. Working arrangement • Contract for six months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. • On site in Des Moines, with some flexibility after the first few months. • We will tell you what to expect at each step of the hiring process.