Poultry Farm Maintenance Technician – Hands-on & Growth

Aviagen; Loretto (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid holidays

PTO 14 days annually

401(k) matching

Ongoing training and development

Safety equipment provided

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our poultry production operations. This role focuses on preventative maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep of farm buildings, equipment, utilities, and environmental control systems.

Candidates should demonstrate strong mechanical abilities, experience with electrical and plumbing tasks, and the ability to work independently while following biosecurity and safety standards on-site in the United States.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous maintenance experience in agriculture, farming, poultry, construction, or mechanical maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, HVAC, mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, manuals, diagrams, and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs on poultry houses, hatchery buildings, storage facilities, and other structures.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment and facility systems to minimize downtime.
• Repair and replace electrical fixtures, plumbing components, valves, fittings, lighting, switches, outlets.
• Install and repair Cat6 wiring and other low-voltage systems used in facilities.
• Perform routine lubrication, adjustments, and inspections on mechanical equipment.
• Assist with emergency maintenance repairs to minimize disruptions to farm operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical & plumbing know

Safety awareness

Tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand & power tools

HVAC experience

Welding experience

Lockout/Tagout familiarity

Job description

Aviagen is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our poultry production operations. This role focuses on preventative maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep of farm buildings, equipment, utilities, and environmental control systems.

Candidates should demonstrate strong mechanical abilities, experience with electrical and plumbing tasks, and the ability to work independently while following biosecurity and safety standards on-site in the United States.