NGF Utility Technician

Job overview

The NGF Utility Technician role is onsite at assigned farm site(s) in Algona, IA, on a part-time, as-needed basis; the posting also describes hybrid work options as part of the company culture. Pay is $25 per hour. The role supports Christensen Farms’ swine production operations and reports to a Service Manager. The technician helps maintain daily production continuity through animal care, environmental monitoring, sanitation, repairs, recordkeeping, and biosecurity practices. The position responds to alarm notifications and supports consistent completion of site-level tasks while upholding safety and animal welfare standards.

What you'll do

• Assist with animal care, feeding, watering, and environmental monitoring
• support site-level sanitation and repairs
• maintain records and assist with reporting as directed
• follow biosecurity, safety, and animal welfare standards
• respond to alarm notifications. Work is on an on-call/as-needed basis and may reach 20–30 hours while on call.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ngf utility technician

swine production

animal care

algona ia

christensen farms

part-time

as-needed schedule

on-call

$25 per hour

biosecurity

animal welfare

environmental monitoring

earned leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible to accrue earned leave
• the posting also describes flexible part-time/as-needed scheduling and hybrid work options as company culture features.

Why this role

The posting requires a high school diploma or GED; some college in Agriculture or Animal Science is preferred. One year of swine production or livestock experience is desired. The role is eligible to accrue earned leave.

About the employer

Christensen Farms is hiring for this role. Industry: Hog and Pig Farming. Sector: 11.