Poultry Farm Maintenance Technician I

Aviagen; Corinth (MS); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid holidays

PTO 14 days

401k match

Training opportunities

PPE provided

Job summary

Aviagen in Corinth, Mississippi is seeking a Maintenance I to sustain poultry facilities, equipment, and utility systems. You will perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and inspections on buildings, feed and water delivery, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires the ability to work independently, read work orders, use hand and power tools, and adhere to biosecurity and safety policies. On-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining agricultural facilities and equipment is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, diagrams, and work orders.
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools for carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and welding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs on poultry houses, buildings, and utilities.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment and facility systems to minimize downtime.
• Install and repair feed, water, ventilation, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Repair fixtures, PVC piping, valves, lighting, and outlets.
• Install and repair Cat6 wiring and other low-voltage systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and inventory.
• Operate company vehicles and equipment as required.
• Follow safety policies, LOTO, biosecurity, and animal welfare standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Maintenance experience

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Welding

HVAC

Mechanical systems

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Socket and wrench set

Drill

Skill saw

Grinder

Sawzall

Tape measure

Level

Volt meter

Job description

Aviagen in Corinth, Mississippi is seeking a Maintenance I to sustain poultry facilities, equipment, and utility systems. You will perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and inspections on buildings, feed and water delivery, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires the ability to work independently, read work orders, use hand and power tools, and adhere to biosecurity and safety policies. On-call duties may apply.