Who Are We?
Nestled in the heartland, DICKEY-john is at the center of the agricultural marketplace. With more than 60 years of helping farmers produce higher yields to feed the world, DICKEY-john is proud of our heritage and our contributions. As a part of the TSI Incorporated family, DICKEY-john employees also provide support for TSI solutions. TSI’s vision to create a better world by helping to protect people, products and the environment is seen and experienced at all facilities, including our Auburn, Illinois DICKEY-john facility.

 

Maintenance Technician at DICKEY-john

Under minimal supervision, perform building and grounds maintenance service or repairs in several skill areas including plumbing, carpentry, painting and plastering, minor electrical repairs or installations, and routine HVAC maintenance.

 

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with TSI/DICKEY-john, you will be responsible for: 

Maintain building equipment, systems, environment and grounds by identifying problem areas and taking appropriate steps to replace or repair parts or make recommendations to supervisor concerning need for repairs. Perform minor plumbing tasks, replace fixtures and worn parts, clear clogged drains and solder broken or replaced pipes. Perform minor electrical tasks, replace fixtures and worn parts, replace light bulbs and fuses and service ESD electrostatic grounding system in assembly areas. Patch or replace plaster or plaster board, paint walls, ceilings and trim. Assist janitorial service as required in sweeping, mopping and vacuuming.  Clean up spills, remove spots or stains, address general facility cleanliness and orderliness as needed. Set up and take down tables and chairs for special events.  Set up and maintain work tables, benches, shelves and other furnishings.  Move office furniture, file cabinets, fixtures, etc. during relocations.  Place and remove material to and from off-site storage facility using company van or rental vehicles. Maintain building exterior.  Mow lawns, trim shrubbery, clean snow and debris from sidewalks, clean grounds, replace or upgrade landscaping. Use hand tools, power tools and machine tools to fabricate or repair parts and equipment. Install, adjust or move mechanical equipment and perform minor troubleshooting as needed. Perform preventive maintenance services on HVAC equipment, including filter changes. Operate a forklift and a powered lift for various facility applications and repairs. Follow all safety guidelines and report unsafe conditions to supervisor. Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None Assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required:  High School Diploma/GED or 2-year technical certificate with 3-5 years of experience.

Desired: Associates Degree with certification and specialized training in HVAC, boiler maintenance, hazardous waste handling and disposal.  Must have valid driver’s license.

Experience

1 year of experience desired.

 

KNOWLEDGE

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.   Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Able to handle several on-going jobs at one time.

 

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; wet and/or humid conditions; dust, fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; heat; and risk of electrical shock. Noise levels in the work environment is usually moderate, but may occasionally require hearing protection. Some exposure to hazardous waste requiring protective eye wear, respirator, apron and gloves

May be required to stand and walk/move to different locations.  Often required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

 

Position Type/Expeced Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.   . May be required to work more hours than normally expected during a regular workweek depending on workload, deadline requirements and on-call status.

Travel

Travel will be infrequent, but off-site training or assistance at other facilities may be required.

 

What Can We Give You?
At TSI/DICKEY-john, our employees are our most valuable assets, and we care about their health and happiness. We offer a competitive benefits program to keep our employees and their family members protected and foster a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, we are committed to employee development and growth, and encourage and foster an environment of collaboration, and innovation. Our work has meaning and the products we design and build help protect people and the environment.

Dress for your day: We want our employees to be comfortable at work and we know they are more productive when they’re comfortable. The dress for your day policy allows employees’ discretion to select appropriate dress for the business of each workday.

Free Beverages/On-site Cafeterias: Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate each day at work. We also have two large cafeteria’s employees can eat lunch in, as well as an outside patio area that employees can enjoy during the summer months.

 

Benefit Offerings: Competitive medical insurance plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401K Employer Contribution, Flexible Spending Account, Education Assistance, and more.

 

Flexible Work Arrangement: TSI/DICKEY-john employees can expect to have work-life balance, vacation, sick time, 8 paid holidays, bereavement leave, maternity/paternity leave, and more.

 

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.  We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 

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