PA - Maintenance I

Herbruck's; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbruck’s is seeking a Maintenance I for its Mercersburg, PA facility to maintain facilities, systems, and equipment to meet strict animal welfare and biosecurity standards. This full-time hourly role involves hands-on repairs and preventative maintenance across multiple site utilities.

Candidates should have a university degree preferred or equivalent experience, be 18+, able to work around moving machinery, and willing to cover flexible weekends/holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• University degree preferred, or similar or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to work around moving machinery comfortably.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Working in a farm environment with very dusty conditions.
• Does not own or maintain routine contact with swine, birds, cattle, sheep, goats, or unprocessed eggs.

Responsibilities

• Repair equipment used daily.
• Drive tractor and spray for insects, microorganisms, and submicroscopic agents.
• Change and repair lighting issues, including dimmers.
• Repair doors, both overhead and manual.
• Incinerator repairs.
• Flush water lines and add cleaner as needed.
• Repair egg saver pneumatic controls.
• Repair conveyor drives and water systems (location dependent).
• Check and repair chlorine and parafos pumps.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment (chains, frames, blades).
• Repair heaters and troubleshoot floor heat and boilers.
• Maintenance on driveways, grounds, and snow care.
• Possible remodeling projects; install stir fans or tube fans; check electrical components.
• Minor office maintenance and repair.
• Run diagnostics on generators for the farm, bathrooms, and breakroom.
• Check load cells; tare a feed bin.
• Keep workstation and shops clean and organized.
• Report safety incidents to management.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Safety awareness

Move around machinery

Education

University degree preferred

Job description

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PA - Maintenance I

Production Full Time Hourly Manual Labor Mercersburg, PA, US

Position Summary:

Maintain the facilities, systems, and equipment in optimal condition to Herbruck’s strictest quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Repair equipment used daily.
• Drive tractor & spray for insects, microorganisms, and submicroscopic infectious agents.
• Change and repair lighting issues, including dimmers.
• Repair doors, both overhead and manual.
• Incinerator repairs.
• Flush water lines and add cleaner as needed.
• Repair egg saver pneumatic controls.
• Repair conveyor drives and water systems (depending on job location)
• Check and repair chlorine and parafos pumps.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment, including fixing feed chains, fan frames, and blade repair
• Repair heaters without assistance; troubleshoot floor heat and boilers.
• Maintenance on driveways, lawn, and snow care
• Maintain grounds around all buildings.
• Possible construction remodeling projects; adding stir fans and/or tube fans; amp & troubleshoot electrical components.
• Minor office maintenance and repair
• Run diagnostics on generators for the whole farm, bathroom, and breakroom repairs.Perform
• C3 diagnostics and replace cords and boards.
• Check and troubleshoot load cells. Tare a feed bin.
• Keep workstation and shops clean & organized.
• Any other duties assigned by management
• Comply with thestricteststandards for animal welfare and report incidents of abuse,neglect, or biosecurity breaches to preserve the health and welfare of our birds.

Qualifications:

• University degree preferred, or similar or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Able to work around moving machinery comfortably
• Willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Working in a farm environment with very dusty conditions
• Does not own or maintain routine contact with swine, birds, cattle, sheep, goats, or unprocessed eggs.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Working in an environment with live animals which can be dusty, dirty, and seasonally hot or cold.
• Ability to remain standing and/or walking for extended periods of time on concrete floors.
• Ability to stoop, bend, climb, and lift at least 25 pounds. Continuously throughout the day, and occasionally lift 50 pounds.

Safety:

• Follow all company safety rules and biosecurity protocol.
• Complete monthly required safety training.
• PIT Certified.
• Report any safety concerns to the manager.