Poultry Farm Maintenance Tech I

Aviagen; Blairsville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off starting at 14 days

Safety equipment provided

Job summary

Aviagen's Blairsville, GA facility is seeking a Maintenance I associate to care for poultry houses, hatchery buildings, and related systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems to keep operations running smoothly and safely.

You will also complete work orders, maintain accurate records, follow Lockout/Tagout and biosecurity protocols, operate farm equipment, and support on-call maintenance as needed in a dynamic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in agriculture or mechanical maintenance preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, manuals, diagrams, and technical instructions.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs on poultry houses, hatchery buildings, and storage facilities.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain farm infrastructure to maximize uptime.
• Install and repair feed, water, ventilation, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and lighting systems.
• Maintain records and organize workshops, tools, and parts.
• Follow safety policies, Lockout/Tagout, biosecurity protocols, and animal welfare standards.
• Assist with on-call or emergency maintenance as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

HVAC

Plumbing

Welding

Carpentry

Safety compliance

Lockout/Tagout

Tool usage

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience in agriculture/poultry maintenance

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Power tools

Welding equipment

Diagnostic equipment

Cat6 wiring

Job description

Aviagen's Blairsville, GA facility is seeking a Maintenance I associate to care for poultry houses, hatchery buildings, and related systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems to keep operations running smoothly and safely.

You will also complete work orders, maintain accurate records, follow Lockout/Tagout and biosecurity protocols, operate farm equipment, and support on-call maintenance as needed in a dynamic