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Base pay range $29.00/hr - $31.52/hr
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Just 50 miles outside of Chicago in the village of Wauconda, IL up the picturesque tree-line driveway is Golden Oaks Farm. Golden Oaks Farm was founded by the Crown family of Chicago, IL in 1948, the passion for dairy is lustrous as John Crown's love for Holsteins. John would spend his time at the farm fueling his passion and laying the building blocks to achieve an over 70-year reputation for outstanding Holsteins in an urban location.
Today, the Crown family relies on a team of 16 dedicated full-time and several part-time employees to make Golden Oaks Farm successful both in the Dairy and Genetic markets. Our team is driven by the mission statement: To efficiently and profitably produce quality dairy product and superior cattle genetics while maintaining the integrity of agriculture in a suburban setting.
Golden Oaks Farm is known for breeding sound, well-balanced cows that have the combination of dairyness and strength needed to be highly productive while creating bloodlines with a strong maternal and paternal side to breed in the future. Our herd consists of roughly 720 milking females and 680 young stock, with about 99% of these animals registered. We aim to produce 19,000,000 pounds of milk each year with solid components. We classify several times each year and currently have 45 Excellent and 200 Very Good cows.
Most of our 1,600 crop acres are planted each spring and harvested by custom harvesters in the fall. Alfalfa haylage, dry hay, corn silage, high moisture corn and oatlage are produced on the farm to feed the cows. Winter wheat is also grown to provide both straw for both feed and bedding. Additional dry hay, straw, corn gluten feed and a protein-mineral mix are purchased to fill out the ration.
Responsibilities
Schedule and perform daily preventive maintenance on equipment, systems, and facilities
Coordinate and conduct oil changes, lubrication, and related equipment servicing
Operate farm equipment and machinery as needed
Perform welding and fabrication for repairs and new builds
Assign daily tasks to the Maintenance Assistant and monitor work quality
Prioritize maintenance requests and determine repair vs. replace actions
Manage parts inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
Power wash and clean farm equipment regularly
Maintain and repair farm structures and assigned maintenance areas
Track and order parts as directed; maintain clean and organized work areas
Follow all farm safety protocols and assist in training others when needed
Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate external service vendors
Submit receipts to office staff for documentation
Read and interpret manuals and work orders for service tasks
Maintain and repair barn components (e.g., gates, posts, waterers, headlocks, grates)
Make repair/replacement decisions based on condition and functionality
Oversee and support maintenance assistant in daily tasks and scheduling
Collaborate with the Herd Team on cross-functional maintenance projects
Assist with farm and livestock operations when needed
Unload trailers and truck deliveries
Respond to after-hours equipment breakdowns, perform emergency repairs and participate in on-call rotation
Serve as a backup equipment operator
Assist with farm operations during peak workload periods
Assist with forage hauling and storage operations
Support Farm team with special projects as assigned
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED required, trade school certification preferred or equivalent hands‑on mechanical experience may be considered
3-5 years of work experience with preventive maintenance of equipment (trucks, tractors, skid steers, etc.)
2‑year Mechanical experience
2‑year Welding and fabrication experience
Required Skills
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
Ability to follow directions, multitask and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and with a team
Ability to perform welding, fabrication, and preventive maintenance skills
Knowledge of basic safety procedures and farm equipment operation
Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
Basic computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Training will be provided for specific techniques and computer programs utilized at Golden Oaks Farm
Must be able to pass pre‑employment physical
Physical ability to perform labor including lifting, bending, climbing, and working under equipment
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Farming and Farming, Ranching, Forestry
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This range is provided by Golden Oaks Farm. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $29.00/hr - $31.52/hr
Direct message the job poster from Golden Oaks Farm
Just 50 miles outside of Chicago in the village of Wauconda, IL up the picturesque tree-line driveway is Golden Oaks Farm. Golden Oaks Farm was founded by the Crown family of Chicago, IL in 1948, the passion for dairy is lustrous as John Crown's love for Holsteins. John would spend his time at the farm fueling his passion and laying the building blocks to achieve an over 70-year reputation for outstanding Holsteins in an urban location.
Today, the Crown family relies on a team of 16 dedicated full-time and several part-time employees to make Golden Oaks Farm successful both in the Dairy and Genetic markets. Our team is driven by the mission statement: To efficiently and profitably produce quality dairy product and superior cattle genetics while maintaining the integrity of agriculture in a suburban setting.
Golden Oaks Farm is known for breeding sound, well-balanced cows that have the combination of dairyness and strength needed to be highly productive while creating bloodlines with a strong maternal and paternal side to breed in the future. Our herd consists of roughly 720 milking females and 680 young stock, with about 99% of these animals registered. We aim to produce 19,000,000 pounds of milk each year with solid components. We classify several times each year and currently have 45 Excellent and 200 Very Good cows.
Most of our 1,600 crop acres are planted each spring and harvested by custom harvesters in the fall. Alfalfa haylage, dry hay, corn silage, high moisture corn and oatlage are produced on the farm to feed the cows. Winter wheat is also grown to provide both straw for both feed and bedding. Additional dry hay, straw, corn gluten feed and a protein-mineral mix are purchased to fill out the ration.
Responsibilities
Schedule and perform daily preventive maintenance on equipment, systems, and facilities
Coordinate and conduct oil changes, lubrication, and related equipment servicing
Operate farm equipment and machinery as needed
Perform welding and fabrication for repairs and new builds
Assign daily tasks to the Maintenance Assistant and monitor work quality
Prioritize maintenance requests and determine repair vs. replace actions
Manage parts inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
Power wash and clean farm equipment regularly
Maintain and repair farm structures and assigned maintenance areas
Track and order parts as directed; maintain clean and organized work areas
Follow all farm safety protocols and assist in training others when needed
Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate external service vendors
Submit receipts to office staff for documentation
Read and interpret manuals and work orders for service tasks
Maintain and repair barn components (e.g., gates, posts, waterers, headlocks, grates)
Make repair/replacement decisions based on condition and functionality
Oversee and support maintenance assistant in daily tasks and scheduling
Collaborate with the Herd Team on cross-functional maintenance projects
Assist with farm and livestock operations when needed
Unload trailers and truck deliveries
Respond to after-hours equipment breakdowns, perform emergency repairs and participate in on-call rotation
Serve as a backup equipment operator
Assist with farm operations during peak workload periods
Assist with forage hauling and storage operations
Support Farm team with special projects as assigned
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED required, trade school certification preferred or equivalent hands‑on mechanical experience may be considered
3-5 years of work experience with preventive maintenance of equipment (trucks, tractors, skid steers, etc.)
2‑year Mechanical experience
2‑year Welding and fabrication experience
Required Skills
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
Ability to follow directions, multitask and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and with a team
Ability to perform welding, fabrication, and preventive maintenance skills
Knowledge of basic safety procedures and farm equipment operation
Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
Basic computer skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Training will be provided for specific techniques and computer programs utilized at Golden Oaks Farm
Must be able to pass pre‑employment physical
Physical ability to perform labor including lifting, bending, climbing, and working under equipment
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Other
Industries Farming and Farming, Ranching, Forestry
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Golden Oaks Farm by 2x
Get notified about new Maintenance Technician jobs in
Wauconda, IL .
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