Farm Maintenance Technician – Hands-on Repairs + PTO

Aviagen; Sallisaw (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

14 days PTO per year

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking a Maintenance II to keep facilities operating efficiently, repair problems, and perform preventive maintenance on buildings, structures, and grounds. The role involves basic mechanical repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and related systems, with hands-on use of various tools and equipment.

Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing building systems, installing and maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, flooring, masonry, electrical, welding, roofing, machinery, mechanics, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).
• Must be able to use basic hand tools.
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow task specific instructions, such as Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
• Must have own tools including a basic socket set, wrenches, skill saw, grinder, drill, sawzall, volt meter, level, and tape measure.
• Must be a team player with strong verbal skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic mechanical repairs at our buildings including plumbing, lighting, heating, air conditioning, etc.
• Check, install, and repair equipment, which includes, chain feed systems, line auger feed systems, Rotem controllers, watering systems, ventilation, systems, generators, wells and septic systems.
• Other duties include: repairing wooden structures, working with chicken wire, replacing electrical and plumbing fixtures, cutting Plexiglas to fit aluminum frames, routine maintenance on buildings, greasing equipment, checking to ensure equipment is operating properly and repairing if needed, working with PVC waterline and fittings, installing cat6 wiring

Job description

Aviagen is seeking a Maintenance II to keep facilities operating efficiently, repair problems, and perform preventive maintenance on buildings, structures, and grounds. The role involves basic mechanical repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and related systems, with hands-on use of various tools and equipment.

Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing building systems, installing and maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety procedures are followed.