Farm Maintenance Technician at Green Space Farms (GSF)

Green Space Farms (GSF) was launched in 2016. We launched with venture capital funding and supervision. Put simply, our core objective is to practice Sustainable farming which makes us a good custodian of the Land and God’s given natural resources. We are also engaging the local community to be part of our success story by providing them with employment and professional advisory services for local subsistence farmers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Farm Maintenance Technician

Location:  Ogun, Nigeria

Job Description

• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining all mechanical equipment across all our farm locations / Projects.
• Maintain repair or maintenance records.    
• Maintenance of all poultry equipment
• Maintenance of all farm implements (brush cutters /mower, tractor implements, sprayers etc).        
• Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Supervise Maintenance, repair, and overhaul of farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, Milling machines and irrigation systems.
• Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
• Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
• Confer with Farm Managers to assess problems.
• Oversee testing and repairs of electrical components and wiring
• Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
• Calculate bills according to the record of repairs made, labour time, and parts used.
• Oversee installation and repairs of agricultural irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems.

Qualification, Skills & Experience

• OND / HND / BSc Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related fields.
• A minimum of 4 years of working experience.
• The job holder must be a quick learner, have a strong sense of ownership, display a high level of customer-focused orientation, and be able to take responsibility for actions taken.
• Troubleshooting skills
• Team Player
• High level of integrity
• Adaptability
• General Tool Usage
• Following safety instructions.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following experiences:

• Experience in setting up and managing irrigations Systems
• Tractor Driving / Operations Experience
• Trouble-shooting Poultry Equipment.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Annual Salary: N1,800,000 - N2,400,000 + Performance Incentives
• Accommodation: Safe Operational Housing will be provided
• Medical: Group life Cover and HMO cover.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.