Poultry Farm Maintenance Technician

Aviagen; Pikeville (TN); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company-paid holidays

PTO beginning at 14 days annually

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Al

Ongoing training and career develop

Company-provided safety PPE

Descripción de la vacante

Aviagen is seeking a Maintenance I associate in Pikeville, TN to maintain poultry facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. This role focuses on preventative maintenance, repairs, and system improvements to support safe, efficient farm operations.

You will work with farm management to meet safety, biosecurity, environmental, and animal welfare standards while handling a variety of trades both indoors and outdoors.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs on poultry houses, hatchery buildings, storage facilities, and other agricultural structures.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain agricultural equipment and facility systems to minimize downtime and maximize operational efficiency.
• Install, maintain, and repair: Chain feed systems, Auger feed systems, Water delivery systems, Ventilation equipment, Rotem environmental controllers, Heating and cooling equipment, Electrical systems, Plumbing systems, Generators, Wells and water systems, Septic systems.
• Perform routine carpentry, roofing, welding, concrete, fencing, and structural repairs as needed.
• Repair and replace electrical fixtures, plumbing components, PVC piping, valves, fittings, lighting, switches, and outlets.
• Install and repair Cat6 wiring and other low-voltage communication systems used throughout agricultural facilities.
• Perform routine lubrication, adjustments, inspections, and preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for preventative maintenance to reduce equipment failures.
• Assist with emergency maintenance repairs to minimize disruptions to farm operations.
• Operate company vehicles, tractors, utility vehicles, aerial lifts, and other equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspections, and inventory of repair parts and supplies.
• Maintain organized workshops, storage areas, maintenance vehicles, and equipment.
• Follow all company safety policies, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, biosecurity protocols, environmental regulations, and animal welfare standards.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safely operate tools and equipment.
• Assist with facility improvements, remodeling projects, and seasonal maintenance activities.
• Participate in on-call or emergency maintenance response when operational needs require.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Conocimientos

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Welding

HVAC

Mechanical systems

General maintenance

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Socket and wrench set

Drill

Skill saw

Grinder

Sawzall

Tape measure

Level

Volt meter

Descripción del empleo

Aviagen is seeking a Maintenance I associate in Pikeville, TN to maintain poultry facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. This role focuses on preventative maintenance, repairs, and system improvements to support safe, efficient farm operations.

You will work with farm management to meet safety, biosecurity, environmental, and animal welfare standards while handling a variety of trades both indoors and outdoors.