Fondomonte is seeking an experienced and hands-on Agriculture Maintenance Manager to oversee workshop and maintenance operations at our bale press facility. This position is responsible for managing maintenance activities, coordinating repairs and special projects, supervising staff and contractors, and ensuring equipment and facility maintenance activities are performed safely, efficiently, and professionally.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience managing maintenance operations within an agricultural production environment, including hands-on maintenance and repair of bale press equipment, agricultural machinery, diesel-powered equipment, loaders, forklifts, and hydraulic systems. Candidates whose experience is limited to commercial facilities, building maintenance, or general manufacturing maintenance without agricultural equipment experience will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily workshop maintenance and operational support activities
- Manage maintenance repairs and improvement projects involving:
- Diesel big rigs
- Bale press equipment
- Forklifts
- Loaders
- Trailers and support equipment
- Mechanical systems
- Welding and fabrication support
- Coordinate and supervise maintenance work involving:
- Mechanical repairs
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- General equipment maintenance
- Assign and coordinate maintenance work orders and labor schedules
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system issues
- Ensure maintenance logs, inspections, reports, and documentation are completed accurately
- Maintain safe, clean, and organized workshop operations and work areas
- Train, mentor, and support maintenance personnel
- Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, and safety procedures
- Monitor inventory and coordinate maintenance parts, tools, supplies, and consumables
- Promote preventive maintenance practices to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Important: This position requires prior experience supporting agricultural equipment and bale press or similar agricultural processing operations. Candidates whose primary experience is commercial facilities maintenance, property maintenance, building engineering, HVAC-only maintenance, or general facility management may not meet the minimum qualifications for this role.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of maintenance leadership experience supporting agricultural equipment, hay production operations, forage processing facilities, bale press operations, or similar agricultural production environments.
- Demonstrated experience maintaining and troubleshooting:
- Bale press equipment
- Agricultural production equipment
- Diesel-powered trucks and tractors
- Loaders, forklifts, and material handling equipment
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Experience managing maintenance personnel, contractors, and repair projects.
- Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance programs for agricultural and heavy equipment.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and operational equipment failures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in hay press, forage, alfalfa, cotton gin, grain handling, feed mill, agricultural processing, or similar agricultural operations.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Experience managing maintenance operations in a 24/7 agricultural production environment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift as needed
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
Why Join Fondomonte?
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits package
- Growth and leadership opportunities
- Team-oriented work environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $80,000.00 - $87,000 DOQ per year
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Maintenance: 10 years (Preferred)
- Management: 5 years (Preferred)
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Fondomonte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe and professional workplace for all employees.