Poultry Farm Facilities Technician

Aviagen; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid holidays

PTO starting at 14 days annually

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with [u

Company-provided PPE

Job summary

Aviagen is hiring a Maintenance I to support poultry production facilities in Pikeville, Tennessee. You will perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and routine servicing on farm buildings, equipment, and systems to ensure safe and efficient operations.

You will work closely with farm management to uphold safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare standards while following company policies. A valid driver’s license and tool set are required, and on-call work may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in agriculture or poultry maintenance preferred.
• Ability to read work orders and manuals.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must provide basic set of personal hand tools (socket/wrench set, drill, skill saw, grinder, sawzall, tape measure, level, volt meter).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on poultry houses, hatchery buildings, storage facilities, and other agricultural structures.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment and facility systems to minimize downtime.
• Install and repair feed, water delivery, ventilation, heaters, and electrical/plumbing systems.
• Repair and replace electrical fixtures, plumbing components, PVC piping, valves, fittings, lighting, switches, and outlets.
• Install and repair Cat6 wiring and other low-voltage systems.
• Maintain records, inspections, and inventory; keep workshops organized.
• Operate company vehicles and equipment as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Carpentry

Electrical

Welding

HVAC

Plumbing

Generators

Pumps

Job description

Aviagen is hiring a Maintenance I to support poultry production facilities in Pikeville, Tennessee. You will perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and routine servicing on farm buildings, equipment, and systems to ensure safe and efficient operations.

You will work closely with farm management to uphold safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare standards while following company policies. A valid driver’s license and tool set are required, and on-call work may be needed.