Farm Maintenance Supervisor - QPS Employment Group

Position Title: Farm Maintenance Supervisor

Wage: $45,000/year

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Farm Maintenance Supervisor in St. Charles, IL. In this role, you will be in charge of maintaining the farm's machinery, buildings, and grounds. This hands-on position offers the chance to work independently while ensuring top-notch operational performance across the facilities. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to play a vital role in the farm's success. Apply today!

Farm Maintenance Supervisor Responsibilities:
- Operate and service farm machinery, vehicles and tools
- Ensure farm vehicles and trailers are clean and road-ready
- Repair and maintain farm equipment and buildings based on defined schedule and/or as required
- Care for established lawns by mowing, mulching, trimming, and edging around flower beds, walks, and barn; Maintain lawn irrigation systems
- Prepare soil for planting; Apply insecticides; Monitor and control pests and weeds; Transplant shrubs and trees as needed.
- Fix and maintain fencing – replace broken components and paint as needed.
- Snow blowing as seasonally required
- Maintain HVAC filters in all buildings and maintain all farm lighting
- Organize farm equipment, tools, and the maintenance area to be conducive to effective use and present a professional image
- Maintain security and use logs for the fuel depot
- Coordinate service appointments when requirements are outside of individual skills
- Maintain cleanliness of the barn areas following all safety and sanitation rules and guidelines

Requirements for Farm Maintenance Supervisor:
- Ability to perform manual labor for long periods of time
- Knowledge of farming practices and machinery
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication, interpersonal and time management skills
- Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
- Flexibility to work long hours, weekends and holidays when necessary
- English required, bilingual is a plus
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Benefits:
- Vacation time accrued per paycheck and expressed in hours; annual accrual will be equivalent to 15 days paid vacation 
- Comprehensive medical, vision and dental care package; eligible for medical and dental insurance on your first day of employment
- Eligible to participate in 401(k) program with company match (100% of the first 4% of employee deferrals)

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