Maintenance I

Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs on hatchery buildings, storage facilities, and other agricultural structures.

Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain agricultural equipment and facility systems to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency.

Preventative maintenance and basic repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment

Build and repair of equipment and structures

Perform product monitoring and document the results

Perform maintenance projects assigned by supervisor

Handling of harsh chemicals including administration techniques

Help crews where and when it is needed

Sanitize, wash down and disinfect rooms, incubators and hatchers

Operate forklift and scissor-lift

General labor and housekeeping as needed

Perform routine checks and maintain an up to date log

May be asked to help cover another shift

Must shower in/out of facility for biosecurity purposes

Install, maintain, and repair:

Water delivery systems

Ventilation equipment

Heating and cooling equipment

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Generators

Wells and water systems

Septic systems

Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for preventative maintenance to reduce equipment failures.

Assist with emergency maintenance repairs to minimize disruptions to hatchery operations.

Operate company vehicles, tractors, utility vehicles, aerial lifts, and other equipment as required.

Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspections, and inventory of repair parts and supplies.

Maintain organized workshops, storage areas, maintenance vehicles, and equipment.

Follow all company safety policies, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, biosecurity protocols, environmental regulations, and animal welfare standards.

Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safely operate tools and equipment.

Assist with facility improvements, remodeling projects, and seasonal maintenance activities.

Participate in on-call or emergency maintenance response when operational needs require.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to prioritize maintenance requests in a fast-paced agricultural environment.

Ability to safely use tools and equipment

Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems.

Ability to identify maintenance issues before they become operational failures.

Commitment to biosecurity, environmental stewardship, and animal welfare.

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and weather conditions.

Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Frequently stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, crawl, and work in confined spaces.

Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Safely work from ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, and elevated work platforms up to approximately 20 feet while using required fall protection equipment.

Perform repetitive movements involving hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, and back.

Safely navigate uneven terrain, gravel roads, muddy conditions, livestock areas, and agricultural work sites.

Operate maintenance vehicles and utility equipment throughout company farms.

Use precision measuring tools and power equipment safely.

Wear required Personal Protective Equipment including hearing protection, eye protection, gloves, hard hats, respirators (when required), steel-toe boots, welding helmets, and fall protection equipment.

This position is performed in an active agricultural environment supporting commercial poultry operations.

Employees may regularly be exposed to:

Indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, humidity, and wind.

Dust, feathers, animal dander, and agricultural debris.

Farm-related odors associated with poultry production.

Loud machinery and equipment requiring hearing protection.

Cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, lubricants, fuels, solvents, and other maintenance products.

Live poultry and livestock production environments requiring strict adherence to biosecurity protocols.

Uneven walking surfaces, wet conditions, and confined spaces.

Work schedules may include weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-outs based on operational needs.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with Aviagen.

Aviagen is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy,