Organic Farm & Orchard Equipment and Maintenance Technician

Location: 4842 West Lake Rd Canandaigua, NY 14424 Availability Requirement for this role: Morning, afternoon (includes weekends). Age Requirement: Must be 21 years or older Time Type: Full time Pay Range: $22.75 - $24.25 / hour Why Work Here Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of. 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 Who is Wegmans Food Markets? At Wegmans, we're all about helping people live healthier, better lives through exceptional food. We are a family-owned, values-based company with one simple promise: every day you get our best. And that starts with you! When you bring your authentic self to Wegmans, you help us live our mission every day. Our warm, friendly, energetic people create the memorable experience that our customers love—turning their grocery store into their happy place. WE are a food market where YOU make the difference. Join us to find the support you need to grow personally, express your individuality, and create change in your community.