Maintenance Technician I

CWT Farms; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking an experienced Farm Maintenance Technician to manage maintenance functions, ensuring safe working conditions and regulatory compliance. You will partner with management to sustain a safe work environment.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance on electrical/mechanical systems, equipment repairs, and supporting crews. You must adhere to biosecurity rules, hold a valid driver's license, and be ready to operate a forklift.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Build and repair equipment and structures.
• Handle harsh chemicals.
• Assist crews where and when it is needed.
• Sanitize and disinfect rooms.
• Maintain up-to-date maintenance log.
• Operate forklift.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical experience

Driver's license

Biosecurity rules

Team player

Job description

Job Description Summary

Aviagen is currently seeking an experienced Farm Maintenance Technician. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the maintenance functions to ensure safe working conditions and to meet or exceed regulatory compliance. And partners with management team to create and maintain a safe work environment.

Job Duties / Accountabilities

Preventative maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment Building and repairing equipment and structures Handing harsh chemicals Helping crews where and when it is needed Sanitize and disinfect rooms Performing routine checks and maintaining an up-to-date log May be asked to help cover another shift Operate forklift

Capabilities

Able to lift 50lbs Electrical/Mechanical experience preferred Must have a valid driver's license Must be able to adhere to biosecurity rules Must be a team player Must be capable of adapting to change and completing tasks in a timely manner.

We play a leading role in feeding the world's future generations. We bring smart, passionate people together and watch amazing things happen! Working at Aviagen presents career opportunities that impact an industry. We encourage people to bring their experience and knowledge and help work on complex issues that will shape the future of the poultry industry. In an environment that promotes innovation and progressive approaches to problem solving, Aviagen is working today to be ready for what tomorrow may bring.

Are you ready for the adventure?