Field Maintenance Techinician (KRDNA)

Position Summary

 Safely and efficiently supports KRDNA Department activities in the United States including the Upkeep of turf test fields, Fabrication of parts, Machine maintenance, Machine assembly/disassembly, transport of machines between sites, and periodic support of the test team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely perform the maintenance as needed for the turf test fields with mowing, irrigation, fertilizer, weed control and over seeding.
• Preparing field conditions for scheduled tests.
• Under guidance assists Engineers as needed with assembly, disassembly and inspection of test machines.
• Can read and understand engineering prints as it relates to performing the job
• Safely and Efficiently perform minor fabrication of parts as required including cutting, drilling, welding, forming and machining processes.
• Must obtain (within 60 days) and maintain a valid DOT license and Kubota Driver’s List status.
• Continue to maintain a 5s area according to Compliance Standards
• Understands and complies in support of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.

Essential Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma and/or GED.
• English language competency including demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work with little to no oversight.

• Knowledge and experience maintaining different turf grass varieties.

• Experience operating and maintaining irrigation systems.

• Experience maintaining and operating mowers, tractors, and utility vehicles.

• Eligible to drive Truck and Trailer (KMA Driver’s List plus must maintain a valid DOT

License)

• Able to perform basic fabrication (cutting, grinding, drilling, etc.)
• Ability to use basic hand tools (Torque wrench, Mechanical Tools, etc)
• Willing to travel as necessary.
• Basic Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Landscaping, Golf course, or Turf farm maintenance experience. 
• Able to perform moderate to advanced fabrication (Welding, Forming, Machining, etc.)
• Advanced understanding of engineering prints (tolerances, welding annotation, etc.)

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the team member must have the ability to work in extreme hot or cold conditions, stand for the duration of the shift, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; ascend stairs; balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear.  In addition, the team member must occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. 

Direct Reports

No Direct Reports