MAINT TECH

Date: Apr 22, 2026

Location:

monett, MO, US, 65708

Req ID: 79734

Job Function: Live Production

This position has a target wage of $18 -20 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications. Overtime may be available.

In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Overview:

Work with Maintenance Technician Lead to assume and assist farm maintenance duties.
Communicate with other maintenance technicians and maintenance manager to plan and schedule maintenance projects, pop up repairs, Patz management, etc.
Responsible for all aspects of loading, hauling, and manure application for the farm.
Work with Maintenance Manager to develop and maintain a manure application plan with surrounding farmers to ensure continuity with respect to crop and grazing rotations.
Manage compost mixing and spreading.
Maintain all Bio-security protocols in place at each farm and between farms.

Duties:

Responsible to apply and oversee all manure application on fields, and communicate with the landowner to ensure that they are satisfied with the product and process.
Work with farm maintenance to ensure all equipment is repaired and properly maintained.
Manage, keep, communicate, and report accurate application records on a daily basis to the Farm Site Manager.
Ensure that manure application is compliant with Niman Ranch and all local, state, and federal regulations.
Any other duties as assigned, requested, or directed by management/supervisor related to manure management.

Requirements:

Background and understanding of large equipment and farm production maintenance.
Experience in large tractor and truck operation, mechanically inclined is a must.
Ability to follow all safety protocols and procedures.
Ability to problem solve, be a critical thinker, goal oriented, and a team player.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Ability to lead by example, and work with a team of 2-5 people
Ability to problem solve, be a critical thinker, goal oriented, and a team player

Overview:

Work with Maintenance Technician Lead to assume and assist farm maintenance duties.
Communicate with other maintenance technicians and maintenance manager to plan and schedule maintenance projects, pop up repairs, Patz management, etc.
Responsible for all aspects of loading, hauling, and manure application for the farm.
Work with Maintenance Manager to develop and maintain a manure application plan with surrounding farmers to ensure continuity with respect to crop and grazing rotations.
Manage compost mixing and spreading.
Maintain all Bio-security protocols in place at each farm and between farms.

Duties:

Responsible to apply and oversee all manure application on fields, and communicate with the landowner to ensure that they are satisfied with the product and process.
Work with farm maintenance to ensure all equipment is repaired and properly maintained.
Manage, keep, communicate, and report accurate application records on a daily basis to the Farm Site Manager.
Ensure that manure application is compliant with Niman Ranch and all local, state, and federal regulations.
Any other duties as assigned, requested, or directed by management/supervisor related to manure management.

Requirements:

Background and understanding of large equipment and farm production maintenance.
Experience in large tractor and truck operation, mechanically inclined is a must.
Ability to follow all safety protocols and procedures.
Ability to problem solve, be a critical thinker, goal oriented, and a team player.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Ability to lead by example, and work with a team of 2-5 people
Ability to problem solve, be a critical thinker, goal oriented, and a team player