Job Description

Job Title : Farm Mechanic Technician
Location : Willcox, Arizona (travel required to other States)
Reports To : Farm Director
Employment Type : Full-Time, Year-Round, exempt.

About the Role:
We are looking for a proactive and skilled Farm Mechanic Technician to support all equipment and mechanical operations across our Arizona farms. In this hands-on role, you will play a key part in maintaining, repairing, and improving the performance of a wide variety of farming equipment—from tractors and harvesters to irrigation components and utility vehicles.

You’ll also help keep our farm shop organized and well-stocked, implement a preventive maintenance program, and work closely with the Farm Manager and broader crew to ensure maximum equipment uptime during planting, growing, and harvest seasons. This position requires travel to other PGH farm locations in California, Arizona, and Minnesota to perform equipment service and support as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Preventive Maintenance & Repairs:

• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance (PM) schedule for all farm equipment.
• Perform routine inspections, servicing, and mechanical repairs on tractors, trucks, harvesters, sprayers, and other farm machinery. (All farm equipment)
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues and perform timely repairs.
• Document all maintenance activities and parts used using Fiix software.
• Coordinate with vendors for parts ordering and off-site repairs when needed.

Irrigation System Support:

• Assist with irrigation system maintenance, including pumps, motors, valves, and piping.
• Gain working knowledge of irrigation components and support seasonal system checks and repairs.

Equipment Operation & Safety:

• Safely operate various types of farm equipment and vehicles (e.g., loaders, forklifts, ATVs).
• Learn new machinery and technology as it is introduced to the farm.
• Conduct pre-operation checks and maintain safety standards at all times.

Shop Organization & Inventory Keep the farm shop clean, stocked, and functional.

• Manage inventory of tools, parts, and consumables.
• Recommend and request supplies to ensure availability during critical operations.

Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Farm Manager and other crew members to complete repairs within required timeframes.
• Support planting, growing, and harvest operations through timely mechanical support.
• Help train seasonal team members on safe equipment use as needed.

Travel Requirement:

• This position involves travel to PGH farm sites in California, Arizona, and Minnesota. Travel is typically seasonal or project-based and aligned with operational needs such as planting, harvesting, or equipment upgrades. Travel-related expenses are covered per company policy. A valid driver’s license is required, and overnight stays may be necessary.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a mechanic or technician, preferably in an agricultural or heavy equipment setting.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with Fiix or other computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) a plus.
• Ability to operate and maintain farm equipment safely and effectively.
• Capable of working in outdoor conditions and lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus, but not required.

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You:

• Take pride in keeping equipment running at peak performance.
• Enjoy solving mechanical challenges and working with your hands.
• They are organized, proactive, and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Value teamwork and communication across farming operations.
• Like variety in your workday and being part of a mission-driven farming team.

Compensation

• $55,000.00 to $75,000.00
• 10 days of PTO and 9 company holidays. 
• Vehicle to use from headquarters to farm activities and part trips.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Seasonal work, Outdoor, Gangs, Night shift,

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