Maintenance Specialist
Do you have a passion for agriculture and enjoy working independently? Are you looking for a rewarding career with a competitive salary and excellent benefits? If so, then we encourage you to apply!
About Us:
Midland Marketing is a farmer-owned cooperative in north central Kansas that provides a wide range of products and services to its members and customers. Established in 1915, Midland Marketing has a long history of serving the agricultural community. They offer resources and expertise in grain marketing, agronomy services (including fertilizer and crop protection), feed, farm supplies, and petroleum. Midland Marketing is committed to helping farmers succeed and supporting the growth and prosperity of the local agricultural economy.
Primary Location Area: Hays, Plainville, and LaCrosse, KS (traveling across 13 regional branch locations)
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking a dependable, self-motivated Maintenance Specialist to support routine maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and preventative upkeep across our branch network. This role travels between facilities to ensure elevators, chemical/fertilizer hubs, and agricultural equipment remain safe, fully operational, and compliant with safety standards.
Responsibilities
• Grain Elevator & Grain Handling Maintenance: Perform routine servicing, inspection, and preventative repairs on grain legs, conveyor belts, drag chains, distributors, cleaners, and aeration fans.
• Agronomy & Chemical Facility Upkeep: Maintain liquid/dry fertilizer equipment, chemical containment sheds, pumps, plumbing, valves, and bulk handling systems.
• Mechanical & Welding Repairs: Utilize stick/MIG welding, cutting torches, and standard shop tools to fabricate, repair, and reinforce steel bins, chutes, hoppers, and structural fixtures.
• Preventative Equipment Servicing: Execute scheduled grease, oil, and bearing checks on mobile and stationary agricultural machinery, tender trucks, and facility support equipment.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Adhere strictly to OSHA standards, grain handling facility safety rules, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and Confined Space Entry procedures.
• Cross-Branch Coordination: Prioritize open work orders, collaborate with local branch managers to assess mechanical issues, and manage maintenance supplies and tooling responsibly.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record (required for regional facility travel) and ability to obtain a CDL.
• Prior practical experience in mechanical maintenance, facility upkeep, or agricultural equipment service.
• Demonstrated hands-on capability with metal welding, fabrication, and basic torch cutting.
• Solid mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot belt drives, motors, gearboxes, and fluid lines.
• Strong safety focus and working knowledge of basic shop/industrial safety procedures.
• Proven self-starter with the discipline to work independently on-site or collaboratively with facility crews.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior commercial grain elevator, seed/feed mill, or agronomy equipment maintenance experience.
• Commercial Driver’s License
• Basic understanding of electrical components, single-/three-phase motors, or pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with agricultural cooperative operations.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
• Physical Exertion: Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds independently, with occasional lifting of heavier loads using equipment assistance. Continuous standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, stooping, and crawling.
• Heights & Confined Spaces: Ability to ascend/descend vertical fixed ladders, man-lifts, and stair towers up to significant heights on grain elevators while maintaining balance and equilibrium; ability to enter and safely work in grain bins, pits, and tight confined spaces following established permit procedures.
• Environmental Conditions: Work involves both indoor shop environments and extensive outdoor facility exposure across all Kansas seasons (extreme heat, cold, wind, and precipitation). Environments can be dusty, loud, and grain heavy.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Required to wear appropriate PPE as directed by OSHA and company policy, including hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, protective gloves, hearing protection, and respirators/dust masks when necessary.
Compensation and Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to attract and retain the best talent.
• Competitive Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year (includes hourly wage and overtime).
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for the employee (75% paid for dependents)
• Life insurance
• Disability and MASA
• Allstate Supplemental insurance
• Retirement pension plan
• 401(k) with company match
• 10% employee discount
To Apply:
Visit our website at https://www.midlandmarketing.org/fccp-careers-24476.
Join our team and make a difference in the agricultural industry!
