Maintenance

CWT Farms; Pikeville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO 14 days

Job summary

CWT Farms in Pikeville, TN is seeking maintenance personnel to manage the general maintenance program, ensuring safe working conditions and compliance with regulatory standards. The role partners with management to maintain a safe work environment.

You will perform basic mechanical repairs, work with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and various systems, and use a range of tools to keep farm buildings and equipment operational. Strong teamwork and ability to read instructions are required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, HVAC
• 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
• Must be able to use basic hand tools

Responsibilities

• Perform basic mechanical repairs in buildings including plumbing, lighting, heating, and air conditioning
• Check, install, and repair equipment such as chain feed systems, line auger feed systems, Rotem controllers, watering systems, ventilation systems, generators, wells, and septic systems
• Repair wooden structures
• Work with chicken wire
• Replace electrical and plumbing fixtures
• Cut Plexiglas to fit aluminum frames
• Routine maintenance on buildings
• Greasing equipment
• Checking equipment operation and repairing if needed
• Working with PVC waterline and fittings
• Installing Cat6 wiring

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Masonry

Welding

Reading instructions

Lock-out/tag-out procedures

Tools

Socket set

Wrenches

Skill saw

Grinder

Drill

Sawzall

Volt meter

Level

Tape measure

Job description

Job Summary

We are hiring Maintenance people to join our team. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the general maintenance function to ensure safe working conditions and to meet or exceed regulatory compliance. The role partners with the management team to create and maintain a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

Perform basic mechanical repairs in our buildings, including plumbing, lighting, heating, air conditioning, etc. Check, install, and repair equipment such as 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 equipment operation and repairing if needed
• Working with PVC waterline and fittings
• Installing Cat6 wiring

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

Physical Requirements

• Walk or stand for extended periods
• Use measuring tools and measure precisely for cutting with power and/or hand tools
• Move safely over uneven terrain, such as rough ground and floors with shavings
• Frequently carry/lift objects and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs., including lumber and metal building materials
• Perform repetitive tasks that require hand/wrist dexterity
• Work from aerial lift with fall restraint system at around 20 ft.
• Safely pick up materials stored at ground level
• Apply 50 lbs. of force to push carts
• Frequently kneel/squat and perform tasks squatting at floor level or on knees
• Use both fixed and portable ladders (step and/or extension ladders)
• Utilize a variety of tools, including drills, hammers, saws, metal grinders, blowtorches, and welders
• Wear required personal protective equipment for identified tasks, such as ear muffs, ear plugs, safety glasses, welding helmets, work gloves, work boots, harness, etc.
• Drive maintenance van to and from work sites

Work Conditions

• Exposed at times to airborne particles, such as dust and dander
• Exposed to various noise levels, sometimes exceeding the 85-dBA action level set by OSHA (proper PPE hearing protection will be provided)
• Exposed to chemicals such as detergents and disinfectants
• Exposed to very hot temperatures, very cold temperatures, snow, sleet, ice, etc.
• Exposed to farm-related smells and foul odors

Benefits

Aviagen provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well‑being of our employees. The package includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of plan documents. Employees are also eligible for company-observed paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on hire date.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.