Farm Maintenance Technician: Mechanical & Electrical

Aviagen; Cumberland Heights (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical, electrical, and structural repairs across multiple poultry farm sites. This role focuses on keeping buildings, systems, and equipment in safe, optimal condition with company tools and vehicles provided.

The job requires strong hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and welding, plus the ability to read instructions, follow safety protocols, and work as part of a team to support farm operations.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, flooring, masonry, electrical, welding, roofing, machinery, mechanics, and HVAC systems.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency in using basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow task instructions and safety protocols.
• Strong teamwork, good communication, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic mechanical repairs on plumbing, lighting, heating, air conditioning, and other building systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair poultry farm equipment including chain feed systems, line auger, Rotem controllers, watering, ventilation, generators, wells, and septic systems.
• Repair buildings such as chicken wire, wooden structures, electrical/plumbing fixtures, and cut Plexiglas to fit aluminum frames.
• Grease and service equipment, check functionality, and make repairs as needed.
• Work with PVC waterlines and fittings, and install Cat6 wiring.
• Safely operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
• Follow safety procedures, including Lock-out/Tag-out, and wear PPE.
• Drive company-provided maintenance van to and from farm sites.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Welding

Roofing

Machinery

Mechanical

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Aviagen is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical, electrical, and structural repairs across multiple poultry farm sites. This role focuses on keeping buildings, systems, and equipment in safe, optimal condition with company tools and vehicles provided.

The job requires strong hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, and welding, plus the ability to read instructions, follow safety protocols, and work as part of a team to support farm operations.