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AfriThrive Inc

Farm Operations Manager

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$62K - $70K/yr

Manage planting, irrigation, harvesting, and post-harvest activities. * Supervise farm staff ... Maintain farm infrastructure, equipment, and inventory. * Ensure compliance with food safety and ...

PharmaCann

Advanced Farmer

Lothian, MD

$19.50/hr

Supporting the Supervisors and Manager of Farm to guide and train Farm department members to maintain and garden the cultivation. * Ensuring accurate and legible logging of a variety of paperwork and ...

PharmaCann

Farmer Part Time

Lothian, MD · On-site

$19/hr

... maintaining of cultivation equipment and cultivation area as instructed. * Direct the communication and reporting of plant health issue concerns with the Manager of Farm for proper awareness of ...

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What is a farm maintenance manager?

Farm Maintenance Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the upkeep, repair, and efficient operation of farm equipment, buildings, and infrastructure. They manage maintenance schedules, supervise staff or contractors, and ensure all machinery and facilities comply with safety and operational standards. Their role is crucial to minimizing downtime and ensuring the farm runs smoothly, often involving hands-on repairs and coordinating with suppliers for parts or services. Farm Maintenance Managers also help in planning upgrades and maintaining records for regulatory compliance.

What is the difference between Farm Maintenance Manager vs Farm Equipment Technician?

AspectFarm Maintenance ManagerFarm Equipment Technician
CertificationsOften requires farm management or maintenance certificationsRequires technical certifications in equipment repair and diagnostics
Work EnvironmentOversees maintenance operations across farm facilities and equipmentFocuses on repairing and maintaining specific farm machinery and equipment
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in large farms, agribusinesses, and farm management companiesTypically employed by farms, equipment dealerships, and repair shops
Search & Comparison IntentPeople looking for farm maintenance leadership rolesIndividuals seeking technical repair roles for farm machinery

The Farm Maintenance Manager oversees the maintenance of farm facilities and equipment, focusing on management and coordination. In contrast, the Farm Equipment Technician specializes in repairing and maintaining specific farm machinery. Both roles require technical knowledge, but the manager's role is broader, involving supervision and planning, while the technician's role is hands-on repair-focused.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a farm maintenance manager?

To thrive as a Farm Maintenance Manager, you need strong mechanical, electrical, and agricultural equipment repair skills, typically supported by experience in farm operations or a relevant technical qualification. Familiarity with tools such as tractors, irrigation systems, and maintenance management software is essential. Leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication are valuable soft skills that help manage teams and coordinate repairs efficiently. These skills ensure optimal equipment performance, minimize downtime, and support overall farm productivity.

What are some common challenges faced by a farm maintenance manager and how can they be addressed?

As a Farm Maintenance Manager, you may frequently encounter challenges such as unpredictable equipment breakdowns, seasonal workload fluctuations, and coordinating repairs without disrupting farm operations. Effective preventative maintenance schedules, clear communication with farm staff, and having a reliable network of suppliers and repair professionals can help mitigate these issues. Staying proactive and adaptable is key to ensuring minimal downtime and smooth farm operations.
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Vehicle Maintenance Manager

AHU Technologies, Inc.

Washington, DC • On-site

$115K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Vehicle Maintenance Manager
WissenPro LLC - Downey, CA
Job description
About the job
We've got some big boots to fill as we hire our next Vineyard Equipment & Vehicle Maintenance Manager. Are you up for the challenge of managing two maintenance shops and two talented full-time mechanics while ensuring the utmost focus on safety and compliance not to mention managing over $1M in expense budgets? Keeping over 345 pieces of equipment in prime condition to support 830 acres of estate ranches isn't for the faint of heart: 30 heavy truck/trailers, 25 pickups, 27 forklifts, 10 electric carts, 37 powered ag tractors, 148 ag implements, 14 ATV/UTV, 27 pumps and 30 small engine units. If you have an uncanny ability to improvise solutions to practical problems and are never far from your tool box, then our vineyard, facilities and winery departments can't wait to work with you!
Scope
  • Plan, direct, manage, coordinate and supervise programs for acquisition, assignment, utilization, maintenance, repair, replacement and disposal of fleet vehicles and related equipment. Serve as the primary contact concerning the vehicle fleet and operations.
  • Utilize a computerized equipment management information system to control parts inventory, work standards and cost accounting; oversee the operation and function of the fleet asset and workorder database including accuracy of data, preventive maintenance schedules, inspections and automated reports.
  • Responsible for overall management of vineyard & vehicle maintenance team and shops including vineyard heavy-equipment, implements, fleet vehicles, forklifts and golf-carts, and leased vehicles.

Maintenance Shop Management
Effectively and efficiently manage the equipment and vehicle shops through the use of the work order system, parts inventory, developed shop operations standards, housekeeping and safety programs and standards.Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of equipment sourcing and equipment evaluations. Provide cost analysis for jobs performed, cost to repair vs. replacement based on material and labor tracking data. Ensure work is performed according to standards with an emphasis on following proper safety procedures.
Provide expertise in troubleshooting complex mechanical issues.
Manage the installation and removal of pumps for frost protection. Maintain and repair irrigation and frost system equipment as needed.
Responsible for the management of an effective preventative maintenance (PM) and repair program, considering the seasonality of the farming operations.
General Management
  • employee management and development
  • manage departmental budgets, submit spending requests

Compliance & Administration
  • Waste Tire Program
  • Opacity Tests - Annual
  • Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax-IRS - Annual
  • Motor Carrier Permit - California DMV - Annual
  • U.S. DOT-FMCSA - Every 2 years
  • B.I.T. Program
  • Enterprise Leases, Vineyard Dept only
  • Parts inventory
  • DMV required activities

Additional Duties
  • As necessary, inspect, service, diagnose, repair, assemble, rebuild, and maintain equipment and all vehicles found in a winery and vineyard fleet environment including light trucks, passenger vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, heavy equipment, forklifts, tractors, harvesters and vineyard implements
  • Perform welding and fabrication

Must Requirements
  • High School diploma required. Associate Degree or completion of technical/trade school program in diesel and automotive technology, or related field preferred. Combination of equivalent work, education or training experience will be considered.
  • 8-10+ years experience in vehicle/heavy truck/vineyard equipment maintenance required
  • Demonstrated experience leading work teams, including efficient delegation and prioritization of daily/weekly activities
  • Demonstrated ability to actively repair and maintain vineyard and fleet equipment
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of mechanics, knowledge of all phases of tractor, vehicle and equipment mechanics; diesel and propane engines
  • Load and transport a variety of farming equipment to and from various ranch locations
  • Valid Driver's License with clean DMV record required, Class C. Valid Class A license preferred
  • Requires pre-employment physical
  • Requires forklift certification or ability to become forklift certified
  • Manager is required to support shop operations between 7:00am and 3:30pm, Monday - Friday
  • Requires additional availability during seasonal peaks such as harvest and periods of frost. May also require call ins in the case of emergencies

Compensation - The targeted base salary $115,000 - $125,000. A company vehicle is provided.
Benefits - First day Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, Tax Savings (401k with company match), Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account benefits available to eligible employees.
Location - This onsite role is at our production facility located at 12901 Old River Rd. Hopland, CA 95449.
About Bonterra Organic Estates - Part of the Viña Concha y Toro family of wineries since 2011, our California winery operation includes Mendocino County winery, production and approximately 830 acres of vineyard locations. The company employs approximately 230 across the United States.
Featured benefits
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):
  • Do you have 8-10+ years experience in vehicle/heavy truck/vineyard equipment maintenance?
  • Do you have Thorough knowledge and understanding of mechanics, knowledge of all phases of tractor, vehicle and equipment mechanics; diesel and propane engines?
  • Can you Load and transport a variety of farming equipment to and from various ranch locations?
  • Do you have Valid Driver's License with clean DMV record required, Class C. Valid Class A license preferred?
  • Are you up for a pre-employment physical?

Compensation: $115,000.00 - $121,000.00 per year
About Us
AHU Technologies INCis an IT consulting and permanent staffing firm that meets and exceeds the evolving IT service needs of leading corporations within the United States. We have been providing IT solutions to customers from different industry sectors, helping them control costs and release internal resources to focus on strategic issues.
AHU Technologies INC was co-founded by visionary young techno-commercial entrepreneurs who remain as our principal consultants. Maintaining working relationships with a cadre of other highly skilled independent consultants, we have a growing number of resources available for development projects. We are currently working on Various projects such as media entertainment, ERP Solutions, data warehousing, Web Applications, Telecommunications and medical to our clients all over the world.

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