Diesel Mechanic

At Syngenta, we're dedicated to creating the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture, delivering top-notch seeds and crop protection innovations to help farmers achieve optimal yields. We are looking for a Diesel Mechanic to join the Crop Protection (CP) Facilities Management team based in Alva, Florida. In this role, you will support all aspects of the Alva farm maintenance programs and activities. Including preventative maintenance program design and deployment, conducting scheduled and emergency facility and equipment repairs and must understand and practice activities within all company and regulatory safe work requirements and regulations.

Accountabilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipmenttoensure safe operation.
• Identify equipment requiring maintenance, repair, or replacement.
• Operate within all regulatory and HSES guidelines, processes and protocols, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Participate in company's HSES programs, trainings and procedures.
• Provide effective feedback to stakeholders on progress of repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure that quality performance standards are met.
• Participation in the rotating On-Call maintenance program.

Syngenta Flowers is a leading global breeder and wholesaler producing seeds, cuttings and young plants in the flowering pot- and bedding plants market. We aim to bring innovative products, outstanding quality, and best-in-class technical support that help growers produce more attractive and higher quality products for gardens around the globe.

Required skills:

• High School Diploma.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• 3-5 Years experience with a wide range farm equipment and other construction and operational equipment.
• Knowledge of safe work regulations, including but not restricted to; Lockout Tag-Out, Ladder safety, and PPE Requirements.
• Ability to repair/rebuild and diagnose diesel- and gas-powered equipment with emissions accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to diagnose and repair 12,24,36,48-volt D/C electrical systems.
• Experience with drivetrain diagnostics repair and replacement, brakes, differentials.
• PTO, and axles.
• Knowledge and experience with both diaphragm and piston type pumps.
• Ability to understand hydraulic systems and be able to diagnose and repair both open and closed loop systems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Computer experience with Windows Office programs, eMaint or other maintenance programs.

Physical demands of the essential functions:

• Ability to work flexible work hours when required, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week plus over time as required.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Must be able to wear respirator.
• Ability to carry 25 lbs for up to 15 minutes.

Working conditions while performing essential functions:

• Ability to work in field environment conditions.
• Ability to work with and around approved agricultural chemicals.

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta has been ranked as atop employerby Science Journal.

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Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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