Hatchery Maintenance Leader: Reliability & Efficiency

selectgenetics; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telehealth

401k

Life insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Select Genetics is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Goldsboro, NC to lead the hatchery maintenance team, oversee preventive maintenance, and ensure reliable equipment and safe operations. The role emphasizes coordination with vendors, technicians, and hatchery leadership to drive continuous improvements.

You will manage preventive and corrective maintenance, install and test new equipment, and help control maintenance costs while adhering to biosecurity and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training or certification in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• 5+ years of experience leading or managing employees.
• Experience in hatchery, poultry, manufacturing, or similar production environment preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Forklift certification is a plus and can also be obtained internally through company training.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills is a plus.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise maintenance employees.
• Monitor employee performance, provide coaching and direction, and manage employee time and skills to support hatchery operations.
• Build and maintain a productive, safety-focused maintenance team.
• Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance program for hatchery equipment and facility systems.
• Monitor incubators, hatchers, ventilation, environmental controls, water systems, electrical systems, automation, and other equipment.
• Coordinate outside repairs and specialized maintenance when necessary.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in a safe and functional condition.
• Support the installation, startup, testing, and commissioning of new equipment and systems.
• Work with vendors and contractors during equipment installation and startup.
• Ensure Maintenance employees follow safety procedures and maintain required training and certifications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal

Problem-solving

Organizational

Schematics

Hatchery knowledge

Plumbing/HVAC

Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or certification in mechanical/electrical/HVAC

Job description

Select Genetics is seeking a Maintenance Manager in Goldsboro, NC to lead the hatchery maintenance team, oversee preventive maintenance, and ensure reliable equipment and safe operations. The role emphasizes coordination with vendors, technicians, and hatchery leadership to drive continuous improvements.

You will manage preventive and corrective maintenance, install and test new equipment, and help control maintenance costs while adhering to biosecurity and safety standards.