Maintenance Technician I

Aviagen; Pikeville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen in Pikeville, TN is seeking an experienced Farm Maintenance Technician to manage maintenance functions, ensure safe working conditions, and meet regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with management to create and maintain a safe work environment.

The position involves preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems, building and repairing structures, handling chemicals, assisting crews, sanitation duties, routine checks, potential shift coverage, and forklift

Qualifications

• Electrical and mechanical maintenance experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to adhere to biosecurity rules.
• Must be a team player with adaptability.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical experience

Valid driver’s license

Biosecurity compliance

Team player

Lift 50 lbs

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 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 Description

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.