On hands Mechanic/Handy Man

On hands Mechanic/Handy Man Heritage Seedlings & Liners, Inc. Salem, OR Job Details Full-time $35 - $40 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Spanish Automotive belt replacements Oil change Excavator Agricultural machinery servicing Machine repair Company vehicle operation High school diploma or GED Driver's License Mechanical belts Construction Skid steer loader Full Job Description Who we are: We're a wholesale Oregon propagation nursery that specializes in liners of rare and unusual deciduous plants for garden centers and other wholesale nurseries. Our initial strategic plan to propagate unusual woody plants in wholesale quantities has never fundamentally changed. We grow the most desirable and rare of seedling trees - Acer griseum, Cercidiphyllum, & Stewartia. Red and Green Japanese Maple seedlings have been staple items for more than 40 years. Our employees CARE about their work and co-workers and demonstrate "pride of ownership" daily. Job Overview Job requires routine farm maintenance tasks with small and large farm machines, field spraying, electrical, gas, diesel engines; basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trouble shooting and maintenance, on the road driving and record keeping. We are seeking a versatile and hands-on Mechanic/Handy Man to join our team. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting tasks across our facilities. The ideal candidate will have practical experience with mechanical systems and basic electrical work. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills directly contribute to the smooth operation of our operations.

Minimum Requirements:

Basic Mechanic skills (changing oil, tires, belts) Minimum eighteen (18) years old High school diploma or GED Valid driver's license to operate company vehicles

Preferred:

Farm mechanic experience Construction experience Agricultural experience Maintenance experience (hand tools, welder, basic electrical, small motor)

Employer Notes:

All hands-on Mechanic work, ability to order parts if needed and work with vendors and contractors. Employer conducts a drug test and DMV records check prior to first day of employment Qualified applicants will be safety oriented and demonstrate independent problem-solving skills, judgement, and ability to remain on task with only basic supervision. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Job duties: Equipment maintenance (preventive and repair) Tractor driving (trainable skid-steer, excavator) Forklift operation Field spraying Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high safety standards Logistics planning (arrange and coordinate the movement of tractors in between work sites) Commitment to company goals Any other duties as assigned The vast majority of our employees speak Spanish, including the operators of equipment that will be serviced. The ability to speak Spanish will make the job easier, however translation is available.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person