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. What You'll Do 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 Preferred Qualifications Experience in a mechanical field with knowledge of multiple trades Working knowledge of EAM Computer skills Welding skills General building/facility repair skills At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans. Comprehensive benefits* Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life 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 Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference. Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.