Job Description
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

Approximately 70% indoor / 30% outdoor work environment

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 setting

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

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