Cavendish Farms is seeking a skilled and dependable Farm Mechanic to support our farming operations by maintaining and repairing a wide range of agricultural and fleet equipment. This hands‑on role is critical to ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting efficient farm operations throughout the growing and harvesting seasons.

It is a permanent full-time hourly role. The workload can be up to 80 hours per week from April to October.

Work Location: 1030 Greeno Rd, Chapman Settlement, NS
Department: Farming Operations
Reports To: Farm Manager

Working Conditions

Exposure to farm equipment, noise, grease, and seasonal weather conditions

What Success Looks Like

Reliable, well‑maintained equipment with minimal downtime
Timely completion of daily and weekly maintenance tasks
Positive collaboration with farm leadership and team members
Consistent adherence to safety and quality standards

Responsibilities
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair agricultural and fleet equipment, including planting, harvesting, tillage, warehouse equipment, tractors, forklifts, and skid steers

Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance such as cleaning, lubricating, calibrating, and inspecting equipment

Install, attach, adjust, test, and tune equipment components to ensure optimal performance

Maintain inventory of tools, parts, lubricants, and general maintenance supplies





Complete required maintenance records, reports, and documentation accurately and on time

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work workplace

Collaborate with farm operations and other internal teams to support projects and operational initiatives

Qualifications
High school diploma (preferred)

Mechanical experience, ideally with agricultural or heavy equipment (preferred)

Some farming or agricultural operations experience (preferred)

Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team

Good organizational skills and attention to detail

Willingness and ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Job Info
Job Identification 10306

Job Category Production & Skilled Trades

Posting Date 06/03/2026, 01:53 PM

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 1030 GREENO RD, Chapman Settlement, NS, B0L 1E0, CA

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📌 Farm Mechanic (Nova Scotia)
🏢 J.D. Irving
📍 Nova Scotia