Weyerhaeuser’s Rochester, WA Regeneration facility is hiring a Maintenance Team Member, this position requires a broad range of skills and knowledge to support the activities on site. We are seeking an individual with a strong maintenance/mechanic background who desires to work in an agricultural production facility as part of an industry leading tree growing company. This position consists of preventive maintenance, repair and light construction responsibilities and reports to the maintenance supervisor for work across the site.

The Rochester facility sits on 145 acres and consists of 22 acres of greenhouses and outdoor growing space, 90 acres of seed orchard, and a seed cleaning facility. This is a non-exempt, hourly position paid $29.03-$30.66 per hour depending on skills and experience.

Key Functions:

Set a good example, particularly in safety, professional job behavior, integrity, fairness, and positive work attitude
Accountable for safety, documentation, and record keeping; use and updating of job hazard analysis documents with updates to safety procedures with the site team and completion of required safety training
Participates in maintenance activities, equipment operation, and problem solving
Assist in maintaining records for equipment in all areas of the site’s operations. Minor vehicle maintenance, general inspections, and pre-operation inspections prior to using equipment
Working on buildings and site equipment to maintain and repair as needed with input from the maintenance supervisor
Tracking time on specific projects and completing work orders
Light metal fabrication: welding, cutting, prepping, and painting small projects
Repairing and installing PVC piping for irrigation and wastewater
Light electrical work: trouble shooting and repairing of circuits depending on experience
LP Unit heater installation, maintenance, and repair
Openness to innovating processes and equipment

Minimum of a high school diploma
Solid work history with 2+ year(s) of maintenance experience
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
The ability to work safely, contribute to the safety of team members, and maintain a safe work environment
Must have excellent listening and communication skills; ability to read and follow written instructions
Must be team oriented, work successfully with others and contribute to a positive and productive work environment
Willingness to work in an outdoor environment with varying temperatures
Ability to flow to work across the site as needed, may involve overtime and short notice to respond to site
Ability to perform the essential job functions such as bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and working at heights

Assets:

2-year technical degree
Ability to communicate in Spanish
Experience maintaining farm or nursery equipment
Familiarity with CMMS

This position is designated by WY as a safety-sensitive position. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive, you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis and its metabolites.

What We Offer
Compensation: We are targeting a pay range of $29.03-$30.66 per hour depending on skills and experience.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your family will be covered by our comprehensive health benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with paid vacation for up to 3 weeks to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 hours along with paid parental leave for all full time employees.

About Timberlands
We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.
For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.

About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.